Jun 25, 2024  
2018-2019 Cal State East Bay Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Cal State East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Economics

  
  • ECON 320 - History of Economic Thought


    Units: 3
    The key theories and individuals in the history of economic thought including Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Karl Marx.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 205.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3170
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 334 - Economics of Information and Organizations


    Units: 3
    Information economics in issues in management and governance. Application of agency theory, adverse selection, rent-seeking, and learning models to optimal design of incentives and organizations. Monitoring mechanisms in the US financial system, evolution of corporate structures, business models, and entrepreneurship.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3560.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 335 - Introduction to Urban Economics


    Units: 3
    Economic analysis of the forces determining an urban area’s income, employment, land use, industrial structure, and public sector. Applications to issues such as housing, central city-suburban relationships, transportation, and neighborhood economic development.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3500.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 337 - Sports Economics


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
     

    Examines economic issues in sports using tools from microeconomics and statistics.  Topics include the business of professional sports teams, competitive balance, stadium financing, determinants of player salaries, talent evaluation using analytics, and issues involving the NCAA and college athletics.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3, and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4550.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D4 - Upper Division Social Sciences

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
  
  • ECON 350 - International Economics


    Units: 3
    Study of the world economy through analysis of the flows of physical and capital goods across countries, as well as government policies that regulate those flows. International trade, foreign investment, operation and theory of foreign exchange markets, international monetary systems.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ECON 385 should be taken prior to enrollment in this course; but must be taken concurrently if not completed.
    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 205.
    Co-requisites: ECON 385.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4705.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 360 - Environmental Economics


    Units: 3
    Economic effects of national or local environmental policies around the world. Particular issues include the costs and benefits of alternative environmental policies to deal with air pollution, water management, resource depletion, open access problem, solid waste, and global warming. 

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 205.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4306.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 370 - Health Economics and Public Policy


    Units: 3
    Economics of health and healthcare. Application of economic theories to public policy in health sector. Cost analysis, healthcare financing, public and private health insurance, and provider reimbursement models. Analysis of medical education, hospital, pharmaceutical, mental health, and long-term care markets.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and HSC 110; HSC 110 is not required for ECON and BUAD majors.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3690.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: HSC 370




Units: 3
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    ECON 380 - Managerial Economics and Business Strategy


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
    The actions and reactions of business firms and consumers in a variety of market environments, emphasizing their strategies for optimization. Course not recommended for Economics majors.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 ; and ECON 200, MATH 130 or MATH 180, and STAT 100 or STAT 110.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for BS Economics Major credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3551.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning, Overlay - Sustainability
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
  
  • ECON 383 - Game-Theoretic Reasoning: The Science of Interactive Behavior


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    This course introduces students to game theory as a tool for modeling strategic interaction mathematically. It covers static and dynamic games, finite and infinitely repeated, in the context of a variety of applications. 

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 ; and ECON 200 and MATH 180.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for major credit.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
  
  • ECON 385 - Global Economic Analysis


    Units: 3
    International trade and finance: global allocation of production and factors, impact of interest and exchange rate policy on firms, trade, and growth.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and ECON 205.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3107.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 397 - Issues in Economic Analysis


    Units: 3
    Application of economic analysis to past/contemporary economic issues.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 18 units if content varies.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 398 - Internship


    Units: 1-3
    Introduction to the internship experience; integration of the academic program with career aspirations; emphasis on internship readiness and preparation for professional success.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to any CBE major or minor.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3898.
    Repeatability: May be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
  
  • ECON 400 - Game Theory


    Units: 3
    Introduction to basic concepts and tools of game theory.

    Prerequisites: ECON 301 or ECON 380.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 430 - Introduction to Industrial Organization


    Units: 3
    Factors determining industrial organization and economic behavior; operation of antitrust laws; public regulation.

    Prerequisites: ECON 301 or ECON 380.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4520.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 431 - Economics of Innovation & Intellectual Property


    Units: 3
    Examination of the conditions and mechanisms that promote firms to undertake research and development. Topics include IP licensing, network effects and standards, the role of the U.S. patent system, alternative incentive mechanisms, technological diffusion, and the U.S. copyright system.

    Prerequisites: ECON 301 or ECON 380.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3555.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 433 - Introduction to Labor Economics


    Units: 3
    Economic analysis of labor markets, including wages and wage determination, investments in human capital, employment and unemployment.

    Prerequisites: ECON 300 or ECON 380.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3680.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 456 - Introduction to Monetary Theory


    Units: 3
    Review of current literature on the demand for and supply of money; effects of monetary policy on inflation, unemployment, interest rates, and balance of payments.

    Prerequisites: ECON 305.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 460 - Introduction to Public Economics


    Units: 3
    Public sector economics; taxation, welfare economics, public goods, the rationale of government activity and collective choice.

    Prerequisites: ECON 300 or ECON 380.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 3370.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 490 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-4
    Independent study under the supervision a department faculty member.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No more than 12 units of independent study may be applied in the major department and 8 units in other departments to a baccalaureate degree.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit, with department consent, for a total of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1-4
  
  • ECON 497 - Special Topics in Economic Analysis


    Units: 3
    Application of economic analysis to past and contemporary economic issues.

    Prerequisites: ECON 300.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 4590.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 499 - Capstone: Empirical Analysis


    Units: 3
    Capstone course in which students complete individual empirical assignments that synthesize and apply their knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.

    Prerequisites: ECON 211 (or CS 100 or CS 101), ECON 301, ECON 305 and ECON 310.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3

Economics: Graduate

  
  • BUS 606 - Managerial Economics


    Units: 3
    Focuses on applying analytical tools from economics to make better managerial decisions. Representative topics include pricing, costs and profits, multi-period production, strategic decision making and uncertainty, principal-agent problems, market structure, and price discrimination.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing, satisfaction of the WST.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6215.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 600 - Foundations of Economic Theory


    Units: 4
    Mathematical analysis of optimal choices and equilibria. Topics include optimization of utility and profit functions, choice under uncertainty, measuring risk preference, and derivation of partial and general equilibria.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6101.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 601 - Advanced Microeconomics


    Units: 4
    Game-theoretic approaches to economic modeling, especially involving imperfect and incomplete information.

    Prerequisites: ECON 600.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6102.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 605 - Advanced Macroeconomics


    Units: 4
    Tools of modern macroeconomics, especially micro-based approaches. Topics include growth models, dynamic optimization, and real business cycles.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6105.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 610 - Advanced Econometrics


    Units: 4
    Standard statistical techniques in empirical analysis with emphasis on properties of estimators and use of software.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6400.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 623 - Market Design


    Units: 4
    Market-based solutions to business and policy problems, such as auctions and matching.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6205.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 625 - Urban Economics


    Units: 4
    Economic analysis of the forces determining an urban area’s income, employment, land use, industrial structure, and public sector. Applications to issues such as housing, central city-suburban relationships, transportation, and neighborhood economic development.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6501.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 627 - Personnel Economics


    Units: 4
    Theoretical and empirical analysis of labor market operations with applications to public policy. Topics include investment in human capital, wages and wage determination, labor supply, employment and unemployment.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6680.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 636 - Monetary Theory


    Units: 4
    Review of periodical literature on static and dynamic issues of the supply and demand for money.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 640 - Public Economics


    Units: 4
    Economic analysis as applied to the public sector including public finance, welfare economics, public expenditure evaluation, theories of taxation, analysis of the U.S. tax structure, public choice, and policy issues.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6370.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 647 - International Economic Development


    Units: 4
    Selected topics in the theory and practice of international economic development with a focus on the nature and causes of development in specific areas and nations of the world.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6710.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 660 - Industrial Organization


    Units: 4
    Game-theoretic and empirical models of entry and exit, strategic competition between firms, including the models of Cournot, Bertrand, Stackelberg, Hotelling, and Salop. Research and development and adoption of new technologies.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6520.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 661 - Strategic Pricing


    Units: 4
    Applies economic models and econometric techniques to simulated and real data with an emphasis on demand estimation.

    Prerequisites: ECON 610.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 665 - Corporate Governance & Entrepreneurship


    Units: 4
    Incentive theory applied to understanding governance systems and executive behavior, effect of funding sources and organization structure on firm performance, collective decision making and bargaining, issues specific to new ventures

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6225.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 667 - Project Analysis


    Units: 4
    Benefit-cost analysis applied to resource allocation and planning. Applications to such areas as education, manpower programs, medical care, transportation, and non-profit enterprises.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6250.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 670 - Economic Research Practices


    Units: 4
    Provides students with analytic and research tools to increase their capacity to pose, answer, and critically evaluate questions in economic research.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 688 - Applied Data Analysis


    Units: 3
    Econometric methods for selected applications, such as logistic regression / binary choice, multiple regression, simultaneous equations, time series. ECON 693 is a required co-requisite for MS Economics students.

    Prerequisites: ECON 610.
    Co-requisites: ECON 693.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6511.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • ECON 690 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-4
    Independent study under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. 

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit, with department consent, for a total of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-4
  
  • ECON 693 - Project


    Units: 1
    Capstone experience for MS ECON program, involving a guided student project demonstrating competency in applying analytical techniques to economic problems.

    Prerequisites: ECON 600 and ECON 610.
    Co-requisites: ECON 688.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6896.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • ECON 697 - Advanced Topics in Economics


    Units: 4
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in economics.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • ECON 698 - Internship


    Units: 1-3
    Formal advanced work opportunities integrating the academic program with their career aspirations. Integral advanced hands-on experience enhancing education and preparing for professional and personal success.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to any CBE graduate degree.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ECON 6898.
    Repeatability: May be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3

Education: Interdisciplinary - Graduate

  
  • EDUI 610 - The Web as an Interactive Educational Tool


    Units: 4
    Design and development of Web-based, effective instructional materials based on learning theories and interactions between the Web and students. Impacts of computing, such as security, social, ethical, and legal issues. Web authoring tools to incorporate design theory in Web projects.

    Prerequisites: M.S. Educational Technology major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6110.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDUI 620 - Theory and Design of E-Learning


    Units: 4
    Developmental theories and research with implications for educational leaders in creating effective multimedia and web-based instructional programs. Recent technological trends showing how social and cognitive psychology can provide a theoretical foundation for educational technology design.

    Prerequisites: EDUI 610.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6200.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDUI 630 - Math, Science and Technology


    Units: 4
    California State and National Standards in math and science. Use Internet as a tool to reflect and present best practices of math and science content. Design and develop technology-rich, problem-based learning units in math or science.

    Prerequisites: EDUI 620.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6280.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDUI 640 - Research in Educational Technology


    Units: 4
    Educational technology research. Identifying and critically evaluating major research issues and findings. Applying technology tools to create a bibliography and collecting data for further investigation. Analysis and synthesis of findings.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6500.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDUI 650 - Mobile Application Development


    Units: 4
    Design and develop educational applications for mobile devices using a variety of standard programming languages.

    Prerequisites: M.S. Educational Technology major.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDUI 660 - Digital Graphics


    Units: 4
    Design and creation of digital graphics. Use of Photoshop to create or edit digital graphics. Blending images, photo retouch, automations, text Effect, adjusting image color and tone, layers, and filters.

    Prerequisites: EDUI 610.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6005.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDUI 670 - Principles of Instructional Design


    Units: 4
    Evaluate various instructional design theories and models. Apply one model to create stand-alone and online instructional materials, including multimedia components (e.g., text, graphics, audio, and video).

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6210.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDUI 680 - Current Technologies


    Units: 2
    Identify current technologies, present the research findings of the technologies, and apply the current technologies to design and develop effective educational materials.

    Prerequisites: EDUI 610.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6350.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • EDUI 690 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-3
    Under the direction of the Graduate Faculty. Students consult with advisor.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
  
  • EDUI 691 - University Thesis


    Units: 1-4
    Develop and write a formal research paper to submit to the University. Supervision by a department committee, at least one member of which must be a CSUEB faculty member.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 1-4
  
  • EDUI 692 - Comprehensive Examination Preparation


    Units: 2
    Prepare for graduate comprehensive examination. Directed readings and review of sample questions.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • EDUI 693 - Master’s Project


    Units: 4
    Develop an original project submitted in a Department approved format. Supervision by a department committee, at least one of whom must be a CSUEB faculty member.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6899.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDUI 695 - Educational Technology Internship


    Units: 4
    Students pursuing a professional educational technology degree can apply the theory and content of coursework to real-world, on-the-job experience.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6420.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDUI 697 - Issues in Education Interdisciplinary Studies


    Units: 3
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in education interdisciplinary studies.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • EDUI 699 - Department Thesis


    Units: 4
    Identify an essential educational technology topic. Evaluate and investigate its impact and significance. Conduct literature review. Design research methods. Collect and analyze data. Report the findings and implications..

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDUI 6909.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 4

Education: Online Teaching and Learning

  
  • OTL 601 - Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning


    Units: 3
    Incorporate online instructional design and teaching strategies into the design of an online course, including objectives, assignments, assessment, collaboration, and participation. Adapt content to online technology and media. Design to accommodate varied learning modalities.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6701.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 602 - Instructional Design Models for Online Learning


    Units: 3
    Teaching models and their relationship to curriculum development, student learning, assessment, and learning psychology. Special attention to the application of models of teaching to online instruction, differentiated learning, various teaching and learning situations, and accessibility issues.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Co-requisites: OTL 601.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6702.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 603 - Technology Tools for Online Instruction


    Units: 3
    Design and construct online environments for teaching and learning. Attention to platform, browser, system differences, and limitations and to synchronous, asynchronous, and web-based delivery systems. Differences among online delivery providers and emphasis on maximum accessibility.

    Prerequisites: OTL 601.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6703.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 604 - Designing Curriculum for Online Instruction


    Units: 3
    Incorporate online teaching strategies into the design of an online course, including objectives, assignments, assessment, collaboration, participation. Adapt content to online technology and media. Design to accommodate varied learning modalities.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6704.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 605 - Educational Planning and Development for Online Programs


    Units: 3
    History of innovation in education and its effect on educational culture and thought. Organizational and managerial issues, problems, decision-making and solutions for successful implementation of online programs. Solutions to unique problems in online teaching environments, such as intensive faculty development and support.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6705.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 606 - Research in Online Teaching and Learning


    Units: 3
    Research methods in education, both quantitative and qualitative, with attention to sources, collection, and uses of data. Critical analysis of research on online teaching and learning. Preparation of a research project, including references, rationale and outline. Satisfies the University Writing Skills requirement.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6706.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 607 - History and Culture of Online Learning Communities


    Units: 3
    Development of the current online classroom with emphasis on the history and culture of education. The evolving roles of on-ground and online teaching and learning; institutional responsibilities; and degree, certificate and enrichment programs.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6707.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 672 - Content Development for Online Learning


    Units: 3
    Create course materials specific to various learning environments: corporate, academic, military, industrial, enrichment, online and on-ground. Relevant teaching and learning strategies for each modality. Online teaching components suitable to at least two different environments.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6772.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 673 - Supervising and Evaluating Online Teaching


    Units: 3
    Effective delivery of online materials in the context of educational theories of supervision. Adapting techniques, including clinical supervision, to promote and support online teachers’ growth and development. Online mentoring of new online teachers.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6773.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 674 - Current Issues in Online Learning


    Units: 3
    Problems and promises of online teaching and learning, including gender, class, and race in online teaching and learning; potential impact of corporate influences on traditional educational paradigms; and the future of both online and on-ground education.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6774.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 680 - Building the Online Environment


    Units: 3
    Design and implement an online teaching site, including assignments, interactivity, contact protocols, syllabus, course materials, and research and development resources for student use. Presentation of materials in various formats.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6780.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 681 - Creating Digital Media for Online Instruction


    Units: 3
    Making multimedia materials available in the online classroom with texts, images, sounds, videos, and animations. Focus on needs of students with accessibility challenges.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6781.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 682 - Designing and Implementing User Interfaces for Online Instruction


    Units: 3
    Use principles of user interface, audience analysis, discourse communities and educational psychology to design online educational sites for teachers, learners and the global community. Use colors, images, animations, and interactivity to facilitate communication with online students. Accessibility issues stressed.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6782.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 683 - Providing Interactivity in the Online Environment


    Units: 3
    Use latest and most sophisticated web resources to create learning environments that maximize accessibility, interactivity, collaboration, document sharing, assessment and access to multimedia materials.

    Prerequisites: All of: OTL 601, OTL 602, OTL 603, OTL 604.
    Co-requisites: OTL 606.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6783.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • OTL 693 - Capstone Project


    Units: 3
    Develop an online course that demonstrates best practices appropriate to candidate’s subject-area expertise, learner needs and workplace opportunities and constraints. Write about the course design in terms of accessibility and formative assessment.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and., minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: OTL 6899.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3

Educational Leadership

  
  • EDLD 600 - Leading for Social Justice and Equity in Urban Schools


    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: UWSR
    Examining sociocultural contexts in education to provide emerging school leaders an introduction to theoretical and practical frameworks for the engagement and advocacy for social justice leadership in urban, suburban and rural schools.

    Prerequisites: Admission to MS Educational Leadership Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: University Writing Skills Requirement
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: UWSR
  
  • EDLD 610 - Transforming Professional Learning to Support Equitable Student Outcomes


    Units: 4
    Examining the multiple perspectives and approaches of professional learning. Assisting emerging school leaders in understanding diversity to advocate, build, and sustain a collaborative culture of learning and opportunities for all school constituencies.

    Prerequisites: Admission to either MS Educational Leadership program, and/or the Preliminary Services Credential Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDLD 620 - Educational Leadership for Equitable Resources


    Units: 3
    Examines the decentralization of fiscal and human resources resulting in increased accountability for schools and districts. Guides emerging school leaders in evaluating the significance and consequences of decisions linked to student outcomes and accountability systems. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to either MS Educational Leadership program, and/or the Preliminary Services Credential Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • EDLD 625 - School Laws, Policies and Governance for Equitable Outcomes


    Units: 3
    Examines statues, court cases, and the application of legal principles. Acquaints emerging school leaders with California school law as it relates to school programs, operations, students, parents, school personnel and educational practitioners.

    Prerequisites: Admission to either MS Educational Leadership program, and/or the Preliminary Services Credential Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • EDLD 630 - Collaborative Research for Equity


    Units: 4
    Explores several research frameworks, particularly collaborative action research, and tools designed to collect evidence about sites. Analyzes the evidence to identify possible social justice and equity foci of great significance for inquiry. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to MS Educational Leadership Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDLD 635 - Equity Research Design I


    Units: 3
    Implement an inquiry project, including sampling, site selection, research design, instrumentation, and completion of IRB approval protocol.

    Prerequisites: Admission to MS Educational Leadership Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • EDLD 645 - Equity Research Design II


    Units: 3
    Analyze data/evidence and report phases of the inquiry process. Extension of the inquiry project completed in fall semester. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to MS Educational Leadership Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • EDLD 650 - Critical Topics in Educational Leadership I


    Units: 1
    Engage in readings, discussion, and inquires on contemporary and/or significant issues in educational leadership. Course may be repeated for credit when content varies for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisites: Admission to MS Educational Leadership Program.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies for a maximum of 3 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • EDLD 655 - Critical Topics in Educational Leadership II


    Units: 1
    Readings, discussions, and inquires on contemporary and/or significant issues in educational leadership. Participation in CSU Educational Leadership Institute required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisites: Admission to MS Educational Leadership Program.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • EDLD 681 - Coaching and Assessment Practicum I


    Units: 2
     Focus on individual candidate assessment and support plan in collaboration school district mentor and university coaches based on California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL).

    Prerequisites: Admission to Preliminary Administrative Credential Program and department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • EDLD 682 - Coaching and Assessment Practicum II


    Units: 2
    Second of four courses in a professional development sequence of a two-year Administrative Credential Program. Focus on individual candidate assessment and support plan in collaboration school district mentor and university coaches based on California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL).

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • EDLD 683 - Coaching and Assessment Practicum III


    Units: 2
     Focus on individual candidate assessment and support plan in collaboration with school district mentor and university coaches based on California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL).

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • EDLD 684 - Coaching and Assessment Practicum IV


    Units: 2
    Individual candidate assessment and professional support from school district mentor and university coaches based on California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL).

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • EDLD 685 - Managing an Organization and Developing a Collaborative Culture


    Units: 1
    Managing organizations to cultivate a safe productive learning and working environment. Focuses education leaders on strategies to shape a collaborative culture of teaching and learning informed by professional standards and focused on teacher professional growth.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • EDLD 686 - Professional and Community Development


    Units: 1
    Professional development of staff and management of communication and information systems in schools. Examines five major themes: Organizational and cultural environment, strategic planning, ethical reflective leadership, analysis of public policy, and management of human and fiscal resources

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • EDLD 687 - Developing an Inquiring Community


    Units: 1
    Examines community and inquiry methods, such as action research, and student, adult and organizational learning. Focus on four major themes: Developing shared vision, parent and family engagement, community partnerships and community resources and services.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • EDLD 688 - Political Social Context in Education


    Units: 1
    Explore role of educational leaders in influencing political, social, economic, legal and cultural context to improve education policies and practices. Examines issues of ethics, integrity, justice and equity. Identify multiple stakeholders and strategies that support equitable student outcomes. 

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • EDLD 690 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-3
    Independent study under direction of faculty. 

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDLD 6900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six (6) units. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-3
  
  • EDLD 693 - Collaborative Research Project


    Units: 4
    Explore social, cultural and linguistic diversity issues linked to larger equity and social justice concerns at students’ sites. Students seek to uncover the issue’s governing variables. Students organize and analyze the evidence and publicly report findings, conclusions and recommendations.

    Prerequisites: Admission to MS Educational Leadership Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • EDLD 695 - Fieldwork Practicum


    Units: 2
    Supported by a fieldwork coach, candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services credential are required to participate in authentic administrative experiences that inextricably link the conditions of schooling and student outcomes.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: This 2 course sequence (695 & 696) was the three quarter Fieldwork sequence EDLD 6801, 6802, 6803.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • EDLD 696 - Fieldwork Practicum


    Units: 2
    Supported by the guidance of a fieldwork coach, candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services credential are required to participate in authentic administrative experiences that illuminate issues that inextricably link the conditions of schooling and student outcomes. 

    Equivalent Quarter Course: This 2 course sequence (695 AND 696) replaces the three quarter course sequence EDLD 6801 and  6802 and 6803 (all three completed).
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • EDLD 697 - Issues in Educational Leadership


    Units: 1-3
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in educational leadership. May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EDLD 6999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 3 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-3

Educational Leadership: Doctoral

  
  • EDLD 700 - Transformative Leadership


    Units: 3
    New doctoral students acclimate to the university learning management system and practice scholarly writing; they explore research and examine their ethics and values of educational leadership for the purpose of transforming educational institutions into democratic organizations of equity and social justice.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.D. Educational Leadership Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • EDLD 705 - Foundations of Inquiry for Social Justice


    Units: 3
    Explore multiple paradigms of inquiry, dominant and emancipatory forms of knowledge construction, and multiple dimensions that shape research/knowledge construction. Articulate an area of interest and develop a critical base for designing research about/in that area.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.D. Educational Leadership Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • EDLD 710 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Education


    Units: 3
    Engages students in a reflective and analytic approach to recognize underlying social, historical, and political influences that limit or promote social justice within schools and society.  Demonstrates how transformative leaders leverage cultural and economic resources for eliminating injustice and exclusion.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.D. Educational Leadership Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • EDLD 715 - Transforming Teaching and Learning in Schools


    Units: 3
    Examine theoretical and empirical literature regarding pedagogy and curriculum for social justice, teacher learning and development, and ongoing professional learning.  Draft pedagogical vision, conduct a teacher-learning inquiry, and design a professional learning plan.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.D. Educational Leadership Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • EDLD 720 - Qualitative Inquiry for Social Justice


    Units: 3
    Engage with multiple methods of qualitative inquiry to promote social justice. Examine constructivist, critical, and gender-influenced approaches to three main research designs: Case study, ethnography, and action/participatory research. Conduct a community-based mini-research project.

    Prerequisites: EDLD 705.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • EDLD 725 - Reading and Writing about Educational Leadership


    Units: 3
    Students synthesize the empirical literature to provide compelling evidence for the importance of an identified educational issue, the state of current research and the need for future research. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.D. Educational Leadership Program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
 

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