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2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Spanish

  
  • SPAN 304 - Spanish for Careers and Professions


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301  or SPAN 302  (may be taken concurrently) or Consent of Instructor
    Interactive study of Spanish as applied to selected professional fields such as business, education, health, and social services. Students will learn basic vocabulary pertaining to these fields.
  
  • SPAN 310 - Introduction to Prose, Poetry and Drama


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301  or SPAN 302  or Consent of Instructor
    Introductory literature course designed to develop students’ ability to analyze and interpret literary texts in Spanish. Selections of poetry, prose, and dramatic works from among Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Latino authors will be studied.
  
  • SPAN 311 - Bilingual Literary Studies/Estudios Literarios Bilingues (Cross-listed as ENGL 311)


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: ENGL 103  or ENGL 105  and SPAN 202  or SPAN 212  or Consent of Instructor
    Explores the literature of the Americas written in English and Spanish. Includes works by bilingual U.S. authors and by Latin American authors. Genres may include novels, short stories, drama, and poetry. Texts will be read in the original language; class discussions will be bilingual.
    Same as: ENGL 311 
  
  • SPAN 315 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301  or SPAN 302  or Consent of Instructor
    Introduction to the analysis of the Spanish language from various linguistic perspectives, such as phonology, morphology and syntax. Explores the historical development of Spanish, dialectal variation in the Spanish-speaking world, the use of Spanish in the U.S., and language acquisition. Taught in Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 320 - Introduction to Spanish Translation


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 202  or SPAN 212  or Consent of Instructor
    An introduction to the history, theory, and practice of translation from Spanish to English and vice versa. Students will learn strategies, techniques and principles of translation and increase their proficiency in Spanish by translating texts.
  
  • SPAN 334 - Spanish Language Drama and Theatre (Cross-listed as PATH 334)


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
    Read and analyze one-act plays from diverse parts of the Spanish-speaking world, and focus on majors works for in-depth study and performance. In addition to learning about the historical, cultural and sociological context of the plays, students will learn acting techniques and appropriate Spanish-language vocabulary and phrases. Note: Course is open to all levels of Spanish speakers.
    Same as: PATH 334 
    GenEd: C2, C3B, UDIGE
  
  • SPAN 350 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Covers the fundamentals of Spanish accentuation, spelling, punctuation, as well as some advanced grammar and writing elements.
  
  • SPAN 410 - Civilizations and Cultures of Spain


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301  or SPAN 302  or Consent of Instructor
    Explores the history of Spain, from the formation of Hispania to the present. Broadens their knowledge of major geographical, political, religious and literary aspects of Spain.
  
  • SPAN 411 - Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301  or SPAN 302  or Consent of Instructor
    Explores the history of the Spanish-speaking regions of Latin America, from pre-Colombian civilizations, to the Spanish conquest, to the present. Students will broaden their knowledge of major geographical, political, religious and literary aspects of Latin American culture.
  
  • SPAN 415 - Spanish Language Variation & Diversity


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 315  or Consent of Instructor
    This course provides a linguistic exploration of Spanish language variation. It explores different types of language variations, including historical change (language evolution from Latin to Spanish), geographical variation (different dialects in the Spanish-speaking world), and sociolinguistic variation (based on economic class, age, gender, etc.). It also analyzes fundamental issues in bilingualism (such as Spanish-English codeswitching) and other sociopolitical topics relating to the use of Spanish in the United States.
  
  • SPAN 420 - Specialized Spanish Translation


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 320  or Consent of Instructor
    Practice and critique of translations of a range of specialized material (legal, business, social science, technical, and audiovisual) both from Spanish to English and vice versa. Review of translation theory, methods, techniques, and problems.
  
  • SPAN 421 - Spanish for Educators I


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301  or SPAN 302  or Consent of Instructor
    Prepares students to function effectively in Spanish within a school setting. Emphasis is placed on developing the Spanish fluency and vocabulary necessary for classroom and school-related community situations. Course content emphasizes the K-6 school setting. The topics include: General school-related vocabulary, parent-teacher conferences, writing letters, language arts and reading vocabulary, examples of Spanish-language children’s literature, social studies and mathematics. This course does not count toward the Spanish Major.
  
  • SPAN 422 - Spanish for Educators II


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301  or SPAN 302  or Consent of Instructor
    Prepares students to function effectively in Spanish within a school setting. Emphasis is placed on developing the Spanish fluency and vocabulary necessary for classroom and school-related community situations. Course content emphasizes the K-6 school setting. The topics include: 1) General science vocabulary (parts of the body, illnesses, foods and nutrition, animals, plants, minerals, weather, solar system), 2) General art vocabulary and brief introduction to several Hispanic artists and their work, 3) General music vocabulary and brief introduction to several Spanish-language songs, including children’s songs. This Course does not count toward the Spanish major.
  
  • SPAN 429 - Social Change in Spain (Cross-listed as SOC 429)


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 202  or SPAN 212  or with Consent of Instructor
    Taught in Spanish. Addresses two aspects of Spanish culture, the tremendous social change during the period known as the transition from the dictatorship of Franco to a modern democratic state, as well as how social change is expressed in a variety of social institutions.
    Same as: SOC 429 
  
  • SPAN 450 - Introduction to Literary Translation


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 310  and SPAN 320 , or Consent of Instructor
    An introduction to the theory and practice of literary translation from Spanish to English and vice-versa. Genres to be studied include poetry, short story, novel, and drama.
  
  • SPAN 460 - Masterpieces of Spanish Literature


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 310  or Consent of Instructor
    Advanced literature course designed to develop reading, writing, and literary analysis. Focuses on selections of poetry, prose, and theater from literary masterpieces of Spanish Literature. Lectures, discussions, and analysis of the texts will be the center of class activities.
  
  • SPAN 461 - Masterpieces of Latin American Literature


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301  or Consent of Instructor
    Advanced literature course that explores major Latin American Literary works. Enhances students’ knowledge of Latin American Literature, history and culture. Develops critical thinking and improve students’ reading and writing skills and Spanish language vocabulary.
  
  • SPAN 462 - Modern Mexican Literature


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPAN 302  and SPAN 310 
    Advanced literature course that explores major literary works of modern Mexico starting with those that emerged from the Revolution of 1910. Includes the genres of poetry, prose, drama, and essay.
  
  • SPAN 490 - Special Topics in Spanish


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
    Selected topics on Spanish language, linguistics, Hispanic cultures, and literatures. Repeatable for up to 9 units.
  
  • SPAN 499 - Capstone in Spanish


    Units: 2
    Two hours seminar per week
    Prerequisite: Senior standing as a Spanish major or Consent of Instructor
    Students design and complete a project that integrates prior course work with the University’s mission. The project may involve an interdisciplinary activity, a service learning experience, and reflect a multicultural or international perspective.

Special Education

  
  • SPED 345 - Individuals with Disabilities in Society (Cross-listed as PSY 345)


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
    Major types of disabilities and giftedness, including definitions, causes, characteristics, and educational implications. Topics include: disability perspectives and social, legal, and educational considerations of disability issues.
    Same as: PSY 345 
    GenEd: D, E, UDIGE
  
  • SPED 490 - Special Topics in Special Education


    Units: 1-3
    Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing and Consent of Instructor
    In-depth analysis of current topics in special education. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable by topic.
    Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 494 - Independent Research in Special Education


    Units: 1-3
    Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing and Consent of Instructor
    Students design and implement an independent research project in special education in conjunction with a faculty member. Repeatable up to 6 units, 3 completions.
    Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 497 - Directed Studies in Special Education


    Units: 1-3
    Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing and Consent of Instructor
    An intensive directed study of some aspect of field of special education under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable up to 6 units, max 3 completions.
    Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 499 - Senior Capstone Project/Seminar in Special Education


    Units: 1-3
    Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing and Consent of Instructor
    Students work on research or community-based projects in the field of special education. A written report of the project is required. Repeatable.
    Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 530 - Typical and Atypical Development


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Focus on typical and atypical development from the prenatal stage to adulthood and the implications for learning. Emphasis on atypical development associated with various disabilities and risk conditions. Resilience and protective factors and their impact on learning . Theories of typical and atypical child development , including educational and home settings, schools, communities, and culture are integrated.
  
  • SPED 541 - Foundations of Special Education


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecturer week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Education Specialist Credential Program and SPED 345 , ENGL 475 , SPED 530 , EDUC 512 
    Ethical standards, professional practices, laws, regulations and policies related to the provision of services to individuals with disabilities and their families. Models, theories and practices that form the basis for special education practice. History of special education and contributions of culturally diverse groups. Development of professional perspective that reflects status of special education services in society.
  
  • SPED 542 - Managing Learning Environments


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture/discussion per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Education Specialist: Credential Program
    Corequisite: SPED 562  or SPED 570  or SPED 580 
    Functional assessment of behavior, behavior management strategies, communication styles and their impact on learning; laws, regulations, and strategies for promoting positive and self-regulatory behavior in students. Designing and implementing positive behavioral support plans.
  
  • SPED 543 - Curriculum and Instruction for Special Education


    Units: 4
    Four hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Education Specialist: Credential Program and EDUC 510 , EDUC 512 , ENGL 475  and SPED 345 
    Corequisite: SPED 570  or SPED 580  or SPED 562  or SPED 585 
    Identifies the characteristics and needs, and the range of service and delivery models for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Develop unit and lesson plans that adapt and modify curriculum and lessons used in general education. Strategies for collaborating and consulting with paraprofessionals, general education teachers and other professionals.
  
  • SPED 544 - Curriculum and Instruction for Special Education II


    Units: 4
    Four hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Education Specialist: Credential Program
    Corequisite: SPED 570  or SPED 580  or SPED 585  or SPED 562 
    Prepares students to identify specific academic needs for students with mild/ moderate disabilities using multiple forms of assessment and instruction. Students develop instructional plans to meet the individual needs with mild/ moderate disabilities using evidence based practices.
  
  • SPED 545 - Assessment of Students with Disabilities


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture/discussion per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Education Specialist Credential Program and SPED 541 , SPED 542 , SPED 543 , SPED 570 
    Basic principles, processes and strategies for assessment. Use of effective assessment techniques, tools and approaches for individuals who are culturally, linguistically, ethnically, socio-economically and ability diverse in general education and special education settings to make educational decisions.
  
  • SPED 547 - Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Classroom


    Units: 2
    Two hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: SPED 345  and SPED 530 
    Corequisite: Enrollment in a Credential Program
    Provides knowledge of how to work with students with autism in a K-12 classroom. Core challenges associated with language and communication, social skills, behavior, and processing and their implications for program planning and service delivery for students with autism. Meets the requirements for the added authorization for Autism, when taken with the CI Ed Spec credential program.
  
  • SPED 560 - Access to Learning: A Focus on Individual Differences (Cross-listed as EDSS 560)


    Units: 2
    Two hours lecture/discussion per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject or Special Education Level I Credential Program
    Focuses on methods and techniques for identifying and teaching students with special needs, including culturally diverse and gifted and talented students. Addresses collaboration between content area and special education teachers, working with diverse families and the unique issues associated with integrating students with special needs in secondary settings.
    Same as: EDSS 560 
  
  • SPED 562 - Field Experience


    Units: 2
    A minimum of one school day in local public schools per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential Program
    Corequisite: Any of the following: SPED 542 , SPED 545 , SPED 546
    Participatory observation in school settings under the supervision of a university supervisor and/or classroom teacher for Education Specialist Candidates and Approved Interns. Repeatable up to 6 units.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 570 - Student Teaching in Special Education I


    Units: 6
    Equivalent to 8 weeks of full time student teaching
    Prerequisite: Admission to Education Specialist Credential Program
    This the first of a two part field experience course that provides students with the opportunity to gradually assume the responsibilities of a special education teacher in a public school including teaching, assessing students, IEP development, collaborating with parents, teachers and special services personnel.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 571 - Student Teaching Seminar


    Units: 1
    One hour seminar per week
    Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Education Specialist Level 1 Credential Program.
    Corequisite: SPED 570 
    Guided discussion of experiences during student teaching, and preparation for securing a teaching position.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 580 - Student Teaching in Special Education II


    Units: 6-8
    Equivalent to a minimum of 8 weeks of student teaching.
    Prerequisite: Admission to Education Specialist Credential Program
    Corequisite: SPED 581 
    This is the second part of a two part field experience series that provides students with the opportunity to gradually assume the responsibilities of a special education teacher in a public school including teaching, assessing students, IEP development, collaborating with parents, teachers and special services personnel.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 581 - Student Teaching Seminar


    Units: 2
    Two hours seminar per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Specialist Credential Program
    Corequisite: SPED 570 , SPED 580 SPED 585  or SPED 562 
    Guided discussion of experience during student teaching, reflective feedback on student teaching experiences, preparation for securing a teaching position. Facilitation of final student assessments.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 585 - Intern Field Support and Seminar


    Units: 3
    One hour seminar and four hours activity per week
    Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Education Specialist Level 1 Credential Program and be employed as a Special Education Intern at a local school.
    Special education interns will participate in the Intern Field Support Seminar each semester they are enrolled in the credential program. Students will receive support at their school site and attend a seminar. Seminar will focus on guided discussion of experience during teaching, reflective feedback on teaching experiences and problem solving. Repeatable up to 12 units.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 640 - Induction Planning and Support


    Units: 1
    Two hours seminar per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Level II Education Specialist credential program
    Corequisite: Working as a special education teacher
    Development of a Level II Professional Induction Plan in collaboration with a University Supervisor and a District Support Provider. The plan will include university and non-university components. The plan will identify the candidate’s professional area of specialization and area of need. The induction plan will build upon the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the Education Specialist Level I program and guide the candidate in developing a specific emphasis within the field of special education.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 641 - Advanced Perspectives in Special Education


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Level II Education Specialist credential program
    Corequisite: Working as a special education teacher
    This course prepares teachers and administrators to remain abreast of effective advanced practices in the field of special education. Students will demonstrate knowledge and abilities to interpret apply and disseminate current and emerging research, theory, legislation , policy and practice related to special education.
  
  • SPED 642 - Advanced Behavior and Environmental Support


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Level II Education Specialist credential program
    Corequisite: Working as a special education teacher
    Examination and analysis of theories, research, and best practices of behavior and environmental support for students with disabilities within their own school settings.
  
  • SPED 643 - Advanced Assessment and Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Level II Education Specialist credential program
    Corequisite: Working as a special education teacher
    This field based seminar course builds upon students knowledge and skills of assessment and instructional methodology learned in their level I Education Specialist credential. Students have the opportunity to discuss and review current practices in special education on the local, state and national level. Students review current trends in multicultural and bilingual special education, augmentative communication, data-based decision making, early intervention, outcomes assessments, technology and other areas that effect special education practices for students with mild/moderate disabilities.
  
  • SPED 646 - Advanced Collaborative Partnerships and Effective Communication in School Settings


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture/discussion per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Level II Education Specialist credential program
    Corequisite: Working as a special education teacher
    Examination and analysis of theories, research, and best practices for collaborative partnerships and effective communication within their own school settings and, professional and family environments.
  
  • SPED 647 - Transition and Career Education


    Units: 1
    One hour seminar per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to Level II Education Specialist credential program
    Corequisite: Working as a special education teacher
    Students in this seminar will gain an understanding of transition planning and career education for students with disabilities. Students will demonstrate the ability to write and implement successful transition plans for students transitioning out of public education. Students will learn about career services for people with disabilities available from educational and community agencies.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 649 - Induction Evaluation


    Units: 1
    One hour seminar per week
    Prerequisite: SPED 640 , SPED 641 , SPED 642 , SPED 643 , SPED 646 , and SPED 647 
    Corequisite: Working as a special education teacher
    This field based seminar course will evaluate and finalize candidates’ Professional Level II Induction Plan and Professional Development Portfolio. The candidate will work with his/her University Supervisor and District Support Provider to demonstrate and/or document proficiency in the California State Standards for Education Specialists. The candidate will provide evidence for professional development within an area of need and area of specialization as determined in SPED 641 . Repeatable.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  
  • SPED 655 - Historical and Contemporary Portraits of Disabilities and Special Education


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    An examination of the history of disabilities with an emphasis on the social reform movements and prominent philosophies that have shaped contemporary policies for individuals with disabilities in the United States. Focus on the life histories of individuals with disabilities and their families; family support and disability advocacy movements. Examination of the trends in public education and civil rights that have impacted individuals with disabilities in historical and contemporary contexts.
  
  • SPED 690 - Advanced Topics: Special Education


    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Prerequisite: Admission to MA in Education Program
    Provides a critical examination of current issues surrounding the field of special education, examples include, instructional methodologies, latest research, legislation and policy, case law, high stakes exams, over-representation of minorities in special education, and teacher shortages.

University

  
  • UNIV 100 - University Life and College Success


    Units: 1
    One hour seminar per week
    This course introduces first-year students to university life, the structure and policies of the University and development of strategies and skills to help insure success in college. Through self-evaluation, lecture, activities and class discussion, students will develop an individualized plan for personal, social, academic and professional success. Students will be introduced to a variety of topics which include the transition to academic and campus life, introduction to campus academic and student resources, major and career exploration, academic expectations and resources and skills necessary for success. UNIV 100 is appropriate for freshmen; UNIV 101 is appropriate for transfer students.
    Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit
  
  • UNIV 110 - Critical Thinking and the University Mission


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    This course teaches critical thinking skills, including forms of logic, by introducing students to the four components of our mission. Through special presentations, guest lectures, and small discussion sections. Students will apply various types of arguments and understand the relationship of language to logic in analyzing issues and opportunities specific to multiculturalism, internationalism, interdisciplinarity and community engagement.
    GenEd: A3
  
  • UNIV 150 - First Year Seminar


    Units: 4
    Four hours lecture per week
    Corequisite: ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 ENGL 105  or ENGL 106 
    This freshman seminar integrates the CI mission and critical thinking with strategies to promote student success. Students will develop literacies (quantitative, information, scientific, financial, cultural), communication skills (oral and written), and multicultural perspectives (in national and international contexts).The seminar promotes success in major core courses and/or introduces students who have not declared a major to CI’s interdisciplinary ways of knowing.
    GenEd: A3, C3B
  
  • UNIV 198 - Intro to Interdisciplinary Research


    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Students develop quantitative and qualitative data collection and interpretation skills, learn to use and evaluate various information sources, and develop an awareness of how both methods and sources arise from disciplinary contexts. Students will be introduced to current theory on interdisciplinary learning and begin to practice methods and processes that lead to interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration. Repeatable up to 6 units.
    GenEd: A3
  
  • UNIV 250 - Second Year Seminar


    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Examining ideas and perspectives in a complex world, this sophomore seminar highlights interdisciplinary connections in scholarship and ways of knowing and fosters in students their development as self-reflective, culturally aware, and responsive community participants. Students gain hands-on experience, knowledge, and skills about local communities and community organizations and learn how different academic disciplines apply to real world problems. Requires community service work, in addition to class time, during the semester. Topical content and community-based projects will vary from semester to semester.
    GenEd: A3, D, E
  
  • UNIV 298 - Research Investigations


    Units: 3
    Three seminar hours per week
    Students enter the process of answering a question, solving a problem, or addressing a topic that is too broad or complex to be dealt with adequately by a single discipline. As students approach parts of the larger problem, they will decide what methods and types of disciplinary perspectives are necessary, and will integrate those into a more comprehensive methodology and perspective. Each course is team-taught, connects to areas of current faculty research, contains field research experiences, and incorporates service learning or work with a community partner.
    GenEd: A3
  
  • UNIV 300 - University Life and College Success for Transfer Students


    Units: 1
    One hour seminar per week
    Facilitates transfer student success on the CI campus by assisting students in their transition to CI; provides support in developing an individualized plan for personal, social, academic, and professional success. Introduces transfer students to university life, the structure and policies of the University. Development of strategies and skills to help ensure student’s success in college. Introduction to campus academic and student resources, major and career exploration, academic expectations and resources and skills necessary for success.
    Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit
  
  • UNIV 349 - Transfer Year Seminar


    Units: 3
    Three hours lecture per week
    This interdisciplinary seminar for first year transfer students promotes successful intellectual and social transition to CSU Channel Islands through a problem-based approach. Students examine the modern world and issues facing societies from multiple perspectives, and develop and convey to others analyses of and solutions to problems using the methodologies, tools and techniques of academic disciplines. Students will develop inquiry skills that emphasize critical thinking and independent learning as well as identify how universities and specific disciplines relate to social problems. The seminar promotes students’ reflection on prior learning at other institutions and its relationship to the CI mission and their degree program, and aims to increase student engagement in intellectual life at the university. Themes will vary.
    GenEd: A3, E, UDIGE
  
  • UNIV 391 - United States Travel Study Experience


    Units: 1-3
    Two to six hours activity per week
    Provides an opportunity for students to earn credit for travel and study within the United States. Students study a topic or discipline associated with the travel destination. Students participate in university sponsored travel that facilitates or enhances specialized study under the direction of faculty from a campus academic program. Students are required to synthesize the results of their course experience in a written, visual or presentation format. Repeatable for credit up to 9 units.
    A lab fee is required.
  
  • UNIV 392 - International Experience


    Units: 1-3
    Provides an opportunity for students to earn credit for travel and study in a country outside the US, where the student is immersed in a foreign culture. With faculty advisor approval, students may participate in a university-sponsored trip abroad or a personal trip abroad. Requires an approved plan of study by the faculty advisor prior to the experience. Repeatable for credit.
    GenEd: C3B
  
  • UNIV 398 - Advanced Research Investigations


    Units: 3
    Three hours seminar per week
    Students will explore an interdisciplinary research question in independent groups. With faculty mentoring, students develop their own research plans, drawing on multiple disciplines and the multiple approaches to research. Students will disseminate results through a research paper and presentations on campus and in local schools. In addition, students will be required to identify and apply to relevant summer research programs, internships, and scholarships. Repeatable up to 6 units.
    GenEd: A3
  
  • UNIV 491 - Model United Nations


    Units: 1
    Two hours of activity per week
    Prerequisite: POLS 490 - Special Topics in Political Science 
    For students participating in the Model United Nations program. Students research and roleplay positions of various countries on selected global issues. Repeatable up to 5 units.
    Graded: Credit/No Credit
  
  • UNIV 498 - Faculty-Student Collaborative Research


    Units: 3
    Six hours activity per week
    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
    Students will engage in the creation of original intellectual or creative work by collaborating with a faculty member on a research project of the faculty member’s choosing. Student activities will include reading scholarly publications, research or creative activities both independently and with the faculty mentor, attending workshops, writing, and preparation of a conference presentation. Repeatable up to 9 units.
    Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit
 

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