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PSYCH 013 - Meditation
Lower Division
Students learn to use the Jose Silva theory of meditation to enhance performance and well being. Exercises are offered in stress reduction for the improvement of sports performance, for the enhancement of prayer life, and other areas of student interest. Course offered on a pass/ fail basis only. Does not count toward the major.
Course credits: 0.25
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PSYCH 014 - Advanced Meditation
Lower Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 013 .
Building upon the skills and knowledge gained in Meditation 13, students continue with more advanced aspects of the theory and practice of meditation. Course offered on a pass/fail basis only. Does not count toward the major.
Course credits: 0.25
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Psychology - Upper Division |
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PSYCH 100 - Seminar in Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Senior psychology major or consent of instructor.
An investigation of the history and philosophical foundations of modern psychology. Emphasis is on basic issues of psychology, emerging in the long philosophical tradition of Western civilization, which ground psychology as an empirical human science.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 103 - Psychological Methods and Analysis II
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 003 .
This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence of courses that presents a survey of the complementary methodologies frequently used within the field of psychology. An emphasis will be placed upon the collection and analysis of data, with a focus on experimental methods and inferential statistics.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
WID - Writing in the Disciplines
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 104 - Special Topics in Assessment and Testing
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 003 .
This course will offer an examination of testing topics such as norms, reliability, validity and item analysis within the context of an applied area of psychology such as forensic, counseling or cross-cultural. Special attention will be given to the use of tests and the role of testing in society.
Repeatable
May be repeated as content varies.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 105 - Advanced Psychological Statistics
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 003 , PSYCH 103 .
Advanced research methods for evaluating psychological data utilizing SPSS. Topics generally include: theoretical sampling distribution, probability, decision theory, multiple analysis of variance, multiple regression analysis and factor analysis.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
MU - Mathematical Understanding
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 106 - Experimental Research
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 , PSYCH 003 , and PSYCH 103 .
An examination of the logic of experimentation and the strength of the experiment as a research method used to address psychological questions. Topics include experimental designs, data collection and analysis, data interpretation, oral and poster presentations, and writing APA-style papers. Students will be involved in the step-by-step dissemination and critical analysis of published experimental research.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
WID - Writing in the Disciplines
Fee
Laboratory fee $50.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 110 - Psychobiology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 and sophomore standing.
The scientific study of the biology of behavior. Examines the neuroanatomical, neurochemical, and neurophysiological bases of behavior, including sensation, cognition, motivation, emotion, brain injury, and psychopathology. The course includes a laboratory component to reinforce and expand upon lecture material through the use of readings, computer models, and electrophysiology
Fee
Laboratory fee $125.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 111 - Forensic Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 and junior standing.
This survey course is designed to introduce students to the complex interactions between Psychology, Assessment, Law and Violence. Students will be introduced to the process of applying psychological knowledge, concepts, and principles within the civil and criminal court systems. Also explored are the ethical concerns and multicultural issues facing the field.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 115 - Health Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 or BIOL 015 or BIOL 025 .
A study of the relationships among mental processes, behavior and physical health with an emphasis on the role of psychology in prevention and treatment of illness as well as promoting optimum health.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
TCG - The Common Good
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 126 - Sensation and Perception
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 and sophomore standing.
Examines the cognitive and physiological processes responsible for the acquisition and mental representation of sensory information.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 127 - Cognitive Science
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 and sophomore standing.
An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the mind. What the mind is and its functions will be examined through diverse perspectives, including philosophy, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Emphasis will be on cognition, with topics covering mental representation, vision, attention, memory, language, decision making, embodied cognition, and consciousness.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 128 - Neuropsychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 and sophomore standing.
A comprehensive survey of the relation between behavior and brain activity across the human lifespan, examining theory and research on such topics as neurodevelopmental disorders; clinical neuropsychological assessment; and neuropharmacology, rehabilitation and functional neuroanatomy and physiology.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 129 - Cognitive Neurolinguistics
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 and sophomore standing.
This course examines how human linguistic properties are acquired, developed, organized, and processed in our mind; and aims to pursue an inquiry about neural mechanisms that enable us to produce and comprehend language as a human communication tool.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 131 - Transpersonal Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 .
Transpersonal Psychology explores the boundaries between spirituality and modern psychology, transcending the self to include a broader sense of spirit and cosmos. We will be exploring the mystical experience as a psychological event. Readings will include psychologists such a Jung and Maslow, as well as works from mystical traditions (such as Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and Buddhist Psychology and Shamanism).
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 140 - Human Development
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 .
An examination of the major theories of and influences on human development from conception through death, including the biological, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural dimensions of development.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 141 - Infancy and Childhood
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 140 .
In this course students study in depth the development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Topics covered include the importance of infant-caregiver attachment in brain development as well as in early social-emotional development. Cognitive, language, and personality development are examined from multiple perspectives. Recent research on autism, early trauma, and effective interventions are also addressed.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 142 - Adolescent Development
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 140 .
An examination of development from late childhood through adolescence, including the biological, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural dimensions of development, with discussion of special topics, e.g., identity issues, cross-cultural issues and high-risk behaviors.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 143 - Adult Development
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 140 .
A study of the major psychological, social and cultural factors that influence development from early adulthood through old age. Students examine in depth a public policy that affects adults or families.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 144 - Middle Childhood
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 140 .
The purpose of this course is to examine the key developmental tasks of middle childhood, including the development of achievement motivation, positive peer relationships, moral responsibility, self-regulation and initial mastery of the skills important to one’s culture. Students will observe children in a school setting.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
CE - Community Engagement
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 147 - Psychology of Gender
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 .
A critical review of the theory and research on gender from the biological, psychological and sociological perspectives. The course explores the social construction of gender and how it impacts human development and social behavior. Throughout the course, the interaction between gender and the complexities of race, culture and sexual orientation is considered.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 148 - The Exceptional Individual
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 140 .
Examines individuals with special needs, be they physical, cognitive or social/emotional. Causes, consequences and treatment approaches are covered, as well as implications for development issues. Students will be required to visit facilities and interview individuals.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 150 - Personality Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 .
A critical review of the traditional and modern theories of personality, including the psychoanalytic, neoanalytic, trait, behavioristic and humanistic perspectives, with a focus on personality development, assessment techniques and application of theory to everyday life.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SHCU - Social, Historical, and Cultural Understanding
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 152 - Psychopathology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 and junior standing.
An exploration of major psychological disorders in childhood and adulthood. Topics include anxiety, mood, personality, psychotic, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Treatment, etiology, and the influences of culture and social context are also considered.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 156 - Personal and Professional Adjustment
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 .
A research-oriented treatment of personal and vocational adjustment, including: stress and stress tolerance, defensive and constructive coping, social and job satisfaction, behavior modification and interpersonal communication.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 157 - Human Sexualities
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 .
A review of the empirical evidence on human sexuality, with a focus on historical and cultural perspectives as well as the physiological, psychological and sociological basis for sexual behavior and sexual identity.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 160 - Social Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 .
An introduction to social psychology including the study of attitude formation and change, social interaction, social norms and cultural influences on personality formation.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SHCU - Social, Historical, and Cultural Understanding
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 163 - Prejudice and Stereotyping
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 and any one of the following:PSYCH 003 , PSYCH 160 or ES 001 .
An investigation of theories of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. Students will explore how stigmatized individuals are impacted by prejudice in American society. Methods to reduce prejudice will be considered, and the inevitability of prejudice will be addressed.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 165 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 and sophomore standing.
An analysis of cultural influences on human behavior. Topics include cross-cultural methodology, perception, cognition, motivation, development, attitudes and prejudice, gender, adaptive and maladaptive patterns, and the construction of self. This course includes a community service learning component with CILSA.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity; CE - Community Engagement
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 168 - Topics on Culture, Race, and Ethnicity in Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 , or SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or ES 001 .
An examination of the social construction of ethnicity and race, as well as the values, assumptions, and biases we hold regarding race, ethnicity, and related issues. The course will also explore how race, ethnicity, and culture intersect with mental health. Topics may include African American Psychology, Chicano/a Psychology, Asian American Psychology, etc.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 169 - Attitudes and Attitude Change
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 .
This course will examine the nature and structure of attitudes as well as the forces involved in attitude change. Applied topics such as stereotypes, group influence, marketing, and job interviews will be examined.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 170 - Theories of Counseling
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 .
A critical review of traditional and modern theories of counseling and psychotherapy.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 172 - Groups, Organizations and Societies
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 or junior standing in psychology, business administration or sociology.
A discussion of organizational theory and group dynamics, always presented within a broader societal context. Topics include leadership, teamwork and productivity, group decision making, conflict resolution, culture, diversity, and globalization.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 174 - Psychology of the Family
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 and sophomore standing.
A study of family dynamics and the influences which contribute to family dysfunction. Examination includes relationships between family patterns and childhood disorders.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 180 - Organizational Psychology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 001 , PSYCH 003 , or equivalent.
Examines the major theoretical findings in the field concerning the relationship between the individual and the organization, including the study of motivation, leadership, training, selection, performance management, corporate culture and organizational development.
Course credits: 1
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PSYCH 190 - Field Placement
Upper Division
Prerequisites
PSYCH 103 , senior standing, and approval of the course instructor.
Students work 80 hours at a field placement site of their choosing and attend weekly class sessions. A series of papers/assignments address career and personal goals as well as the relationship between the field placement work and concepts learned in the psychology major.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
CE - Community Engagement
Course credits: Credit may vary
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PSYCH 197 - Special Study
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Permission of the sponsoring faculty member and department chair is required.
An independent study or research course for students whose needs are not met by the regular course offerings of the department.
Course credits: Credit may vary
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PSYCH 199 - Special Study - Honors
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Upper-division standing as a psychology major, B average in upper-division psychology courses already taken, consent of the instructor and department chair.
Independent study and research on campus in an area of interest to the student culminating in a written presentation of the problem, method of analysis and findings.
Repeatable
May be repeated as content varies.
Course credits: Credit may vary
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SOC 002 - Introduction to Sociology
Lower Division
Sociological theory, methods and the sociological perspective are studied. This perspective enables students to see how the self, human behavior and attitudes are shaped by social structures and institutions, e.g., social class, popular culture and the family. The social world is re-examined (social rules, deviance, gender, inequality, the economy, etc.).
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity; SHCU - Social, Historical, and Cultural Understanding
Course credits: 1
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SOC 004 - Social Problems
Lower Division
An overview of the causes, characteristics and responses to social problems in the United States. Topics such as crime, substance abuse, racism, ageism and family instability are studied through the sociological framework.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity; SHCU - Social, Historical, and Cultural Understanding; TCG - The Common Good
Course credits: 1
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Sociology - Upper Division All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 or the consent of the instructor.
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SOC 101 - The Sociological Imagination
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
This course will reinforce and expand upon many of the concepts you have been introduced to in Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems. In this course we will explore the basic theoretical perspectives within sociology, the use of theory in sociological research, the logic of sociological research and an introduction to a variety of methodological approaches used by sociologists. This course will provide students with a solid base of knowledge which will serve them well in other upper division sociology courses-the Sociological Theory and Sociological Research Methods courses in particular. It is suggested that students have sophomore standing to take this course.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SHCU - Social, Historical, and Cultural Understanding; WID - Writing in the Disciplines
Course credits: 1
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SOC 107 - Whiteness
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
There is an underlying assumption to society’s understanding of race and race relations that only minorities or people of color have a racial identity; and that whites are the “norm”, the referent, the 4 majority, and the mainstream, not members of a racial group. In this course, we will investigate the sociohistorical and cultural constructions of race through an exploration of whiteness. We will examine whiteness in relation to race, class, ethnicity and gender. Is “white” a “race”? How did “white” become a racial category? What is whiteness? What is white privilege?
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity
Course credits: 1
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SOC 111 - Sociology of Families
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
Families are one of our most basic social institutions. They provide the primary social and physical contexts within which we become fully human. This course begins by exploring the idea of “the traditional family” and continues by examining historical trends and empirical data about American family life over the past century; including divorce patterns, fertility rates, women entering the workforce, and marriage. The class focuses on diversity and change, particularly the ways that social trends and social categories influence family structures.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity; SHCU - Social, Historical, and Cultural Understanding
Course credits: 1
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SOC 112 - Race and Ethnicity
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
This course presents sociology’s key concepts and theories in the study of race and ethnicity. Focusing primarily on the U.S., this course looks at the cultural and social constructions of race and ethnicity.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 114 - Urban Studies
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
Traces the development of modern communities, ranging from suburbs to the megalopolis. Studies the benefits and problems of contemporary urban life and projects future trends based on sociological models.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 115 - Wealth and Poverty
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
This course offers an in-depth study of wealth, poverty, and the economic system in which they are grounded in the United States. Toward this end, students will apply various theoretical frameworks on economic inequality to current social problems in order to evaluate each framework’s explanatory power. Further, students will critique past and current programs for lessening the impacts of poverty and use this knowledge to imagine and critique possible future policies.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SHCU - Social, Historical, and Cultural Understanding; AD - American Diversity
Course credits: 1
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SOC 116 - Global Migration
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
Addresses the dynamics of contemporary migration and the way it is changing cultures, societies, politics, and families. The course introduces theories of assimilation, transnationalism, and multiculturalism and examines contemporary patterns of international migration flows. Among the topics covered are feminization of migration, labor migration, citizenship, human trafficking, refugee crises, and politics of asylum.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
GP - Global Perspectives
Course credits: 1
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SOC 118 - Health and Illness
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
Presents social and cultural factors influencing health and illness. Looks at the roles of health care professionals, patients and medical settings in our society. Discusses the relationships between the current health care system and the political and economic system.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 119 - Global Sociology
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
Examines the global nature of contemporary social, economic, political, and cultural change. Reviews the multidisciplinary theoretical approaches that analyze the origins, dynamics, and consequences of globalization. Provides students with an understanding of an array of issues that stem from global changes, including global inequality, third-world poverty, labor rights violations, natural resource constraints, and environmental problems.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
GP - Global Perspectives
Course credits: 1
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SOC 120 - Social Movements
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
The course addresses the social, political, cultural and economic factors that bring about social movements. Survey topics including how and why social movements occur, who joins and supports social movements, why some movements succeed and others fail, how social movement actors communicate with their intended audiences using slogans, art, and music, and how movements spread.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 122 - Education and Society
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
This course examines the many roles that schools play in society. In particular, we examine the ways in which schooling either reproduces social inequalities or provides resources for upward social mobility. We examine the ways schools are organized, the connection between schools and other institutions such as families and workplaces, and the ways race, class, and gender are experienced in the classroom.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SHCU - Social, Historical, and Cultural Understanding
Course credits: 1
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SOC 123 - Ethnic Groups in the United States
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
Each course in this series looks at one of the following American ethnic groups: Latinos, Asian Americans, African Americans. While emphasizing the contemporary period, each course focuses on the social, cultural and historical experiences of each group. Areas covered are assimilation and resistance, distribution in the social and power structure, family systems and cultural values, labor and migration, role of religion, status of women, etc. May be repeated for credit as content varies.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity
Course credits: 1
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SOC 124 - Justice and Community
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
Addresses the use of state power in the carrying out of crime control, retribution and the overall protection of the community. The course has three main parts: a theoretical look at how we have ended up with the justice system that we have today; the practice of justice through field studies on police, courts and prisons; and an in-depth investigation into an area of criminal justice of current relevance (such as “three strikes,” the expansion of prisons, or race and justice).
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
TCG - The Common Good
Course credits: 1
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SOC 125 - Gender and Society
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
While sex differences are biological, gender encompasses the traits that society assigns to and inculcates in males and females. This course studies the latter: the interplay between gender and society. It takes an inclusive perspective, with a focus on men and women in different cultural contexts defined by ethnic group membership, sexuality and socioeconomic status.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 126 - Field Experience
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
Opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience conducting sociological analysis in the field. Supervised work in community agencies, government bureaus, museums and political or industrial organizations.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 128 - Crime and Delinquency
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
The course addresses different theoretical and sociological approaches to crime, follows changes in these approaches over time and looks at how these changes reflect broader shifts in our comprehension of human nature and behavior. Students gain insights not only to changes in the understanding of crime but also to changes in our fundamental view of human behavior.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 130 - Sociological Theory
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Students must have completed SOC 002 and SOC 101 . It is suggested that students have junior standing to take this course.
Analysis of the works of major theorists who have influenced sociology. Emphasis on explaining what is essential about particular theoretical frameworks, how they can be used and why they should be studied.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 132 - Sociological Research Methods
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Students must have completed SOC 002 and SOC 101 . It is suggested that students have junior standing to take this course.
This course will teach you the logic of social science research, teach you some specific methodological tools used by sociologists, and have you use these tools to collect data to answer a sociological research question.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
CE - Community Engagement
Course credits: 1
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SOC 133 - Senior Thesis
Upper Division
Prerequisites
This should be taken in the senior year. A faculty sponsor is required.
Continuation of Research Methods course where honor students undertake individual research, culminating in the senior project.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 135 - Special Topics
Upper Division
Prerequisites
All upper-division courses have a prerequisite of SOC 002 , or SOC 004 , or the consent of the instructor.
Special topics in sociology include such issues as international race relations, criminology and emotion, sociology of disaster, sociology of film and other topics.
Repeatable
May be repeated as content varies.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 195 - Special Study Internship
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Sponsorship by a sociology faculty member and approval of the department chair is required.
This course is usually taken by an upper-division student who wishes to complete their education with related work experience and is maintaining at least a C average. In addition to work experience (6-8 hours per week), outside research and a term project are usually required.
Course credits: Credit may vary
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SOC 196 - Senior Research Seminar
Upper Division
Prerequisites
SOC 132 .
In this course you will take all that you have learned in sociology and weave it into an original research project of your own choosing. Using what you have learned of sociological methods you will design and conduct a research project. You will analyze the data and use sociological theory to explain it. You will also conduct a literature review in the relevant content area and integrate all of this in the final paper. The final paper will be written in the format of a sociological journal article.
Course credits: 1
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SOC 197 - Independent Study
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Sponsorship by a sociology faculty member and approval of the department chair is required.
This course entails independent study or research for students whose needs are not met by courses available in the regular offerings of the department. The course usually requires the writing of a term project.
Course credits: Credit may vary
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SOC 199 - Special Study - Honors
Upper Division
Prerequisites
Approval of the department chair is required.
This course is only available to upper-division majors with a B average or higher and entails independent study or research under the supervision of a sociology faculty member.
Course credits: Credit may vary
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SPAN 001 - Elementary Spanish
Lower Division
For students with no prior knowledge of Spanish. With instruction in basic grammar structures and communication strategies, students begin to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students who have some prior study of Spanish, but who need to review the basics, should enroll in Spanish 2.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 002 - Continuing Elementary Spanish
Lower Division
Prerequisites
SPAN 001 or the equivalent.
For students with one or two years of secondary study of Spanish (or the equivalent). This course continues the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing, emphasizing conversation on everyday topics.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 003 - Intermediate Spanish
Lower Division
Prerequisites
SPAN 002 or the equivalent.
For students with two or three years of secondary study of Spanish (or the equivalent). This course continues the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing, fostering confidence in conversation and composition across a variety of subjects.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 004 - Continuing Intermediate Spanish
Lower Division
Prerequisites
SPAN 003 or the equivalent.
For students with three or four years of secondary study of Spanish (or the equivalent). This course offers an abbreviated review of primary structures and concentrates heavily on developing communicative ability through readings, music and visual resources. For students who have completed an overview of basic grammar and are ready to combine and apply their language skills in most settings.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 006 - Beginning/Intermediate Conversation
Lower Division
Conversational practice for students enrolled in first- or second-year Spanish.
Lecture and/or Lab Hours
Meets once a week.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 009 - Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Lower Division
A course designed specifically for Latino students who wish to improve their written language. Differences between written and spoken Spanish are emphasized. Reading and discussion of essays and short stories by Latino and Latin American writers; regular written assignments.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 010 - Conversation & Composition
Lower Division
This high intermediate level course prepares students for upper-division work by developing increased fluency in speaking and writing. The course uses a variety of texts, media, and film to focus on expansion of vocabulary and to explore the richness and diversity of the Spanish language and culture of which the U.S. is a part. A sound knowledge of Spanish grammar is expected, and the course targets grammatical items as needed. Required for Spanish majors and open to students from other disciplines who wish to improve their mastery of the language.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
GP - Global Perspectives
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 011 - Introduction to Literature
Lower Division
Prerequisites
SPAN 009 or SPAN 010 , or the equivalent.
Introduction to literary analysis. This course requires close reading of texts and emphasizes extensive writing about literature. Examination of the notion of genre, narrative devices, structure, etc. Required of majors and minors.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AA - Artistic Understanding (Analysis); GP - Global Perspectives
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 021 - Intensive Elementary Spanish
Lower Division
An accelerated review of first-year college Spanish for students with some prior study of the language. Satisfactory completion of this course (minimum grade C-) gives credit for Spanish 2.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 060 - Spanish Civilization for Travel Courses
Lower Division
In preparation for study in Spain, students read about major periods in history and analyze the principal currents in art. In addition this course examines cultural traits of everyday life.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 081 - Elementary Spanish Praxis
Lower Division
Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in SPAN 001 .
Required praxis to accompany SPAN 001 .
Lecture and/or Lab Hours
One hour per week.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 082 - Continuing Elementary Spanish Praxis
Lower Division
Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in SPAN 002 .
Required praxis to accompany SPAN 002 .
Lecture and/or Lab Hours
One hour per week.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 082 - Continuing Elementary Spanish Praxis
Lower Division
Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in SPAN 021 .
Required praxis to accompany SPAN 021 .
Lecture and/or Lab Hours
One hour per week.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 083 - Intermediate Spanish Praxis
Lower Division
Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in SPAN 003 .
Required praxis to accompany SPAN 003 .
Lecture and/or Lab Hours
One hour per week.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 084 - Continuing Intermediate Spanish Praxis
Lower Division
Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in SPAN 004 .
Required praxis to accompany SPAN 004 . One hour per week.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 089 - Spanish for Spanish Speakers Praxis
Lower Division
Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in SPAN 009 .
Required praxis to accompany SPAN 009 .
Lecture and/or Lab Hours
One hour per week.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 090 - Conversation-Composition Praxis
Lower Division
Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in SPAN 010 .
Required praxis to accompany SPAN 010 .
Lecture and/or Lab Hours
One hour per week.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 091 - Introduction to Literature Praxis
Lower Division
Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in SPAN 011 .
Required praxis to accompany SPAN 011 .
Lecture and/or Lab Hours
One hour per week.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 100 - Spanish Phonetics and Dialectology
Upper Division
Students will study the sounds, intonation and rhythm of spoken Spanish as they explore general principles of phonetics and phonology, phonetic transcription, historical development of the Spanish sound system and differences between modern peninsular and Latin American dialects. The course also addresses the Spanish/English contrastive analysis and typical phonetic interference present in bilingual speech communities.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 101 - Advanced Spanish Syntax and Composition I
Upper Division
This course is a systematic review of essential aspects of Spanish syntax with a variety of writing exercises using texts as a point of departure. Students will analyze samples of mass media communication for content and style, including newspaper and magazine articles, essays and editorials, book reviews, film scripts, publicity and film and theater reviews. In the second half of the term, some emphasis is placed on creative writing.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 102 - Advanced Writing and Research
Upper Division
In this course, students will further develop their Spanish skills in literary analysis and academic writing, with the opportunity to research and investigate themes related to literature using the library and other research tools. Students will be able to articulate clear theses and support them through primary and secondary research. Topics to be taught include bibliographies, footnotes and formatting a project using the standard MLA style guide for foreign languages and literatures.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
WID - Writing in the Disciplines
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 103 - Spanish Linguistics
Upper Division
This course familiarizes students with the scientific study of the Spanish language. Areas covered include phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, bilingualism and the history of the Spanish language from its roots in Vulgar Latin to its modern dialectal variations.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 104 - Workshop in Translation
Upper Division
Introduction to the linguistic and aesthetic problems of translation, with emphasis on learning through practice. Focus on various kinds of texts, both literary and technical. Equal emphasis given to translating from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
CE - Community Engagement
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 106 - Advanced Conversation
Upper Division
Conversation on contemporary issues. Source materials include newspaper articles, television and radio programs.
Lecture and/or Lab Hours
Meets once a week.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Course credits: 0.25
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SPAN 120 - Spanish Literature: Middle Ages to Eighteenth Century
Upper Division
Introduction and study of the major genres and writers from the Middle Ages to the 18th century, including Cantar de mío Cid, medieval ballads, early lyric and didactic poetry and readings in medieval prose and drama; selections from lyric and mystic Renaissance poetry; the picaresque novel. Golden Age prose and poetry, including Cervantes, Góngora, Lope de Vega and Calderón.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AA - Artistic Understanding (Analysis)
Term Offered
Offered in alternate years.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 121 - Spanish Literature: Eighteenth Century to the Mid-Twentieth Century
Upper Division
Readings from the major writers and literary movements in Spain from 1700 to 1940. An overview of 18th-century ideological renewal as manifested in essays, the neoclassic theater and social satire. This course includes nineteenth-century Romanticism in poetry and drama, Realism and Naturalism in the 19th-century novel, the generation of 1898, and 20th-century modernism in prose, poetry and drama.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AA - Artistic Understanding (Analysis)
Term Offered
Offered in alternate years.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 122 - Literature of the Golden Age
Upper Division
Topics covered include the theater of 17th-century dramatists: Lope de Vega, Calderón, Tirso de Molina and others; the poetry of Garcilaso, Herrera, Lope de Vega, Quevedo, Góngora, Fray Luis de León, San Juan de la Cruz, Santa Teresa; prose masterpieces such as Cervantes’ Don Quijoteand representative selections from hisNovelas ejemplares.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 127 - Contemporary Peninsular Literature
Upper Division
Study of major literary trends in poetry, prose and drama of the 20th century.
Repeatable
May be repeated as content varies.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 130 - Special Topics in Literary Studies
Upper Division
Prerequisites
SPAN 011 or equivalent.
This course is an intensive study and analysis of a single salient feature or movement in Spanish/Latin American literature.
Repeatable
May be repeated as content varies.
Cross-Listing
MODL 130
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 131 - Special Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Upper Division
Prerequisites
SPAN 011 or equivalent.
This course is an intensive study and analysis of a particular topic of the Spanish language, including such areas as historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, morphology, second language acquisition, bilingualism, and methodologies of teaching language.
Repeatable
May be repeated as content varies.
Cross-Listing
MODL 131
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 132 - Special Topics in Hispanic Cultural Studies
Upper Division
Prerequisites
SPAN 011 or equivalent.
Courses taught under this designation seek to provide students with an understanding of the history, cultures, and contemporary issues of Latin America, including the presence of Latinos in the United States.
Repeatable
May be repeated as content varies.
Cross-Listing
MODL 132
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 140 - Latin American Literature I
Upper Division
A study of the foundations of literature of Latin America, from the colonial period through neoclassicism; Mexico’s picaresque novel; the literature of the struggle for independence; romanticism in prose and poetry.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AA - Artistic Understanding (Analysis); GP - Global Perspectives
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 141 - Latin American Literature II
Upper Division
An upper-division survey literature course designed to give students a wide scope of readings from the beginning of 20th century to more recent texts that have shaped Latin America’s social, cultural, and literary history. Students read representative authors; analyze texts using appropriate literary terminology; and engage with questions of regional and individual national identities.
Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AA - Artistic Understanding (Analysis); GP - Global Perspectives
Term Offered
Offered in alternate years.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 143 - Contemporary Latin American Literature
Upper Division
Study of major literary trends in poetry, prose and drama of the 20th century.
Repeatable
May be repeated as content varies.
Course credits: 1
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SPAN 145 - Twentieth-Century Mexican Literature
Upper Division
Major literary currents and primary works of the most prominent writers of the 20th century within the framework of the economic and social changes of the period: the Mexican Revolution and its aftermath; the feminist revolution; political developments.
Additional Notes
Available for variable credit.
Course credits: Credit may vary
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SPAN 150 - Chicano / Chicana Literature
Upper Division
An exploration and analysis of representative works by Chicano/Chicana writers and the vision they present of themselves. Samples of poetry, drama and prose are considered. May be repeated for credit as content varies.
Additional Notes
Available for variable credit.
Course credits: Credit may vary
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