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2018-2019 Cal State East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

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Note: Please see Errata  page for corrections to BAN, CS, GEOL, GS, MKTG, SOC and SPPA courses’ content.
 

Educational Leadership: Doctoral
  

  • EDLD 730 - Community Advocacy, Outreach, and Organizing

    Units: 3
    Examine the role of community organizing and action for fostering school change. Study efforts to engage in community collaboration, learn strategies for community advocacy, outreach, and grassroots organizing, and take part in a research project with a community organization.

    Prerequisites: EDLD 720.
    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 735 - Engaging Critical Social Theories for Designing Research for Equity and Social Justice

    Units: 3
    Taps critical theoretical schools of thought to understand and address salient problems impacting schools, students and communities. Evaluates research designs and strategies for  engaging in inquiry for 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 740 - Reform and Change for Social Justice

    Units: 3
    The theory, underlying values, and empirical evidence of various approaches to educational reform. Critical examination of reform approaches in light of 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 745 - Quantitative Inquiry: Data Analysis and Evaluation for Leaders

    Units: 3
    Examining the philosophical, ethical, and methodological issues embedded in quantitative approaches to educational research, including the relationship of data use to equity and evaluation, including a hands-on experience generating and using survey data for evaluation.

    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 750 - Critical Policy Studies in Education

    Units: 3
    Develops a critical orientation towards the construction, implementation, and social impact of educational policies. Recognizes how educational leaders exert agency through constructing and implementing policies that challenge injustice, inequality, and power imbalances in educational institutions and society.

    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 755 - Applied Study of Educational Issues: Professional Residency I

    Units: 3
    Practical leadership experience working in the educational field. Students apply skills and knowledge to identify, analyze, and impact relevant educational issues. Residency experiences fulfill the requirements for the Professional California Administrative Credential.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.D. Educational Leadership Program.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 15 units.
    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 760 - Evaluation Research Practicum for Social Justice

    Units: 3
    Focuses on the core knowledge and skills needed to design, conduct and report on an empirical study. Students will design and conduct a pilot study related to their dissertation. They will analyze data to create and report major findings.

    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 765 - Applied Study of Educational Issues: Professional Residency II

    Units: 2
    Students gain practical leadership experience working in the educational field as they apply skills and knowledge to identify, analyze, and impact relevant educational issues.  Residency experience fulfill the requirements for the Professional California Administrative Credential.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.D. Educational Leadership Program.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for four (4) times for credit for a maximum 10 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EDLD 770 - Critical Perspectives for Finance and Resource Management

    Units: 3
    Theory, policy, law and structure of organization and resources in equitable and democratic educational institutions that foster high academic achievement for all students.  

    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 775 - Organizations and Systems for Equity

    Units: 3
    Organizational theory is examined and students enhance their ability to think systemically as they learn models and strategies to facilitate their knowledge for the purpose of implementing inclusive cultures that foster trust, challenge assumptions, resolve conflict, and support teaching and learning. 

    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 780 - Research for Equity and Social Justice

    Units: 2
    Present preliminary dissertation findings in academic and professional venues. Investigates the ethical issues tied to format and styles used in disseminating research.  Evaluates the impact disseminating research has on promoting social justice in schools and communities.

    Credit Restrictions: Open for credit to Ed.D. Cohorts only.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EDLD 790 - Research Topic Exploration

    Units: 2
    Explore an area of research interest leading to a dissertation. Supported guidance in reading, writing and research.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EDLD 791 - Collaborative Proposal Research

    Units: 1
    Formulate an area of research interest leading to the dissertation proposal.  With supporting guidance learn the fundaments of beginning the dissertation process.

    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: 1
  

  • EDLD 792 - Collaborative Proposal Development

    Units: 2
    With supporting guidance of faculty, students narrow their research to a problem of significance in education and begin to develop the dissertation proposal. Learn best practices in organizing information.

    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: 2
  

  • EDLD 793 - Collaborative Dissertation Writing

    Units: 3
    Dissertation writing with supported guidance.  Learn best practices of finalizing research for the dissertation.

    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 799 - Dissertation Seminar

    Units: 3
    Research and writing that culminates in the doctoral dissertation.  Learn how to include implications for 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

Educational Psychology
  

  • EPSY 101 - Career Planning For College Students

    Units: 2 ; G.E./G.R. Area: E
    For students who are unclear about their career goals. Discussion, individual and small group activities designed to increase students’ self-knowledge in terms of interests, abilities, and values, as well as information about the world of work and effective decision making techniques.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
Units: 2 ; G.E./G.R. Area: E
  

  • EPSY 230 - Strategies for Lifespan Mental Health

    Units: 3
    Using theory and research from mental health disciplines to develop strategies for maintaining psychological health and peak performance over the lifespan. The impact of relationships, self-concept, cognitions, emotions, spirituality, body image, and diverse cultural identities on mental health.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 301 - Orientation to Careers in Counseling

    Units: 3
    Overview of counseling profession and different types of employment using counseling skills through self awareness activities; assists students with career/major choices. Skills and licenses required for marriage and family, career, school, rehabilitation and substance-abuse counseling.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 497 - Issues in Educational Psychology

    Units: 3
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in educational psychology.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: EPSY 3999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3

Educational Psychology: Graduate
  

  • EPSY 630 - Law, Ethics and Professional Issues

    Units: 3
    Professional ethics and statutory, regulatory and decisional laws currently applicable to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Confidentiality, mandated reporting laws, family and child laws as they affect clinical practice. The relationship between a counselor’s personal values and professional behavior and ethics.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 631 - Intimate Partner Violence

    Units: 1
    Detection, assessment, and diagnosis of spousal or partner abuse. Clinical issues regarding emotional abuse and violence in domestic relationships. Interventions for the treatment of couples in abusive relationships.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • EPSY 632 - Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting

    Units: 1
    Legal and clinical aspects of child abuse as an issue in counseling and psychotherapy practice. Child abuse reporting laws and procedures, the psychological and family system variables important in assessment, and both individual and family treatment strategies.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • EPSY 633 - Substance Abuse

    Units: 3
    Survey of concepts of alcoholism and other chemical substance dependency. Assessment and treatment modalities applied to addictive disorders.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 634 - Family and Life Cycle Development

    Units: 3
    Theory and research covering family and life cycle development. Emphasis on the interaction of biological and social factors and their psychological consequences.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 635 - Pre-Practicum Microcounseling Skills in Relational Practice

    Units: 2
    Develop and practice the basic skills of systemic-relational counseling, especially the skills of listening.  Use of brief videotaped counseling sessions (“microcounseling”).  Students role-play to observe, analyze, and evaluate techniques of counseling. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EPSY 636 - Counseling Theories

    Units: 3
    Current theories of counseling and psychotherapy; development of individual counseling approach.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 637 - Multicultural Counseling

    Units: 3
    Multicultural counseling and psychotherapy, cultural values and personality formation; value orientation inherent in counseling and psychotherapy; psychological effects of cultural racism; effects of sex roles and life styles within different cultures.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 638 - Psychopathology

    Units: 3
    Etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major psychological disorders of childhood through adulthood. Ability to prevent psychological disorders. A multidimensional perspective presented through case study, differential diagnosis, assessment procedures, treatment planning and intervention. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 639 - Community Mental Health Counseling

    Units: 3
    Community mental health theories and skills required by the BBS: Recovery orientation treatment for severe mental illness, disaster and trauma response, impoverished and homeless services, foster-care, case management, client advocacy, collaboration, community service resources, and medical family therapy. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 641 - Child and Youth Psychotherapy

    Units: 3
    Theories, research, and techniques of psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of children, youth and their families. Developmental considerations, assessment, diagnosis, and interventions; working with special populations. Experiential component combining theory and practice.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 642 - Grief, Trauma, and Crisis Counseling

    Units: 2
    The unique problems and situations of people facing loss, grief, and bereavement. Emotional reactions to death and loss. Counseling strategies based on stress reduction and the development of positive resolutions.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EPSY 643 - Family Therapy

    Units: 3
    Discussion and activities in psychotherapeutic techniques.  Theory and research dealing with family interaction and communication.  Diagnostic and intervention methods for dysfunctional family systems.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 644 - Pre-Practicum Microcounseling Skills in Relational Practice II

    Units: 2
    Development of the counselor’s ability to influence others.  Use of brief videotaped counseling sessions (“microcounseling”).  Students will role-play to observe, analyze, and evaluate techniques of counseling. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EPSY 645 - Introduction to Systemic-Relational Practice

    Units: 2
    The principles and concepts of systemic-relational counseling, including communication dynamics, intervention techniques, and development of a personal theory of counseling. Introductory learning experience to prepare graduate students for professional counseling in clinical settings. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EPSY 646 - Contemporary Issues: Aging & Long-Term Care

    Units: 2
    Seminar in theoretical, research, and counseling approaches concerning special issues and populations, such as delinquents, drug users, aged, the poor. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EPSY 647 - Psychopharmacology

    Units: 3
    Theory and research from the psychiatric and psycho-pharmacological disciplines used to increase counselors’ knowledge of the medical treatments for adult and child psychological and developmental disorders. The interface between psychotherapy and these medications.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 648 - Assessment and Testing

    Units: 3
    Diagnostic interviewing, personality, intelligence and achievement testing and assessments commonly used in psychotherapy practice. Test construction, validity and reliability, interpretation of results, and ethics of testing. Meets BBS LMFT/LPCC requirements.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 650 - Group Counseling Theory and Practice

    Units: 3
    Theories, principles of group dynamics and processes facilitating individual, small group, and organizational change. Interpersonal skills in group process. Clinical analysis of actual group experiences

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 651 - Research Methods for Evidenced-Based Practice and Advocacy

    Units: 3
    Advocacy through research application and methods for action research in settings employing counselors, educators, and psychologists.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 652 - Human Sexuality and Gender

    Units: 1
    Physiological, psychological, social and cultural variables and their effects on sexual identity, sexual behavior and sexual disorders. Clinical treatment of sexual problems. Gender addressed.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • EPSY 653 - Couples Therapy

    Units: 3
    Theory and techniques of counseling clients in couples, with an emphasis on spousal relationships.  Assessment and treatment planning with issues of communication, intimacy, sexuality, goals, domestic violence, marriage, and divorce.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 654 - Career Counseling

    Units: 3
    Career planning theory and counseling techniques with various populations; development of career libraries and centers, employability development techniques; observation and participation in career counseling in mental health, school and community settings.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 655 - Advanced Pupil Personnel Services

    Units: 3
    Theory and practice of pupil personnel services. Application of best practices to school placements.  Development of professional goals and professional portfolio.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 660 - Clinic Rounds

    Units: 3
    Clinical, professional, and mental health service seminar with Director of Community Counseling Clinic (CCC). Discussion of procedures, practices, case assignment, Clinic ethics, rules, and responsibilities. Topics address clinical, professional, and mental health service training. Course must be repeated twice: 3 units in the fall and 3 units in the spring.

    Prerequisites: EPSY 695.
    Co-requisites: EPSY 666.
    Repeatability: Must be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 661 - Academic Counseling

    Units: 3
    Focus on the academic domain in school counseling as detailed by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. Emphasis on orienting school counselors-in-training to theoretical and practical academic aspects of comprehensive school counseling programs. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 662 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy

    Units: 3
    Principles and practice of cognitive and behavior therapies, including individual and group interventions. School and personal growth projects emphasize data collection for intervention planning in social-emotional and psychological development.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 663 - Psychoeducational Report Writing

    Units: 3
    Foundations of multi-method, multi-source data collection and psychoeducational report writing. Application of record review, interview, observation, and testing in K-12 schools with a caseload of students.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 664 - Diverse Needs in School Counseling

    Units: 2
    The role of the school counselor and supporting the diverse needs that school counselors-in-training will encounter in the field. Primary emphasis on special education and support for English Learners and recently immigrated students.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EPSY 665 - Leadership, Advocacy, and Wellness

    Units: 2
    The personal/social aspects of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) standards for school counseling. Emphasis on ways that school counselors-in-training can be advocates and participatory leaders at their future campuses.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EPSY 666 - Psychological Services in School Psychology

    Units: 1
    The planning and delivery of psychological and counseling services. Concepts, responsibilities and functions of the School Psychologist in collaboration with other school-based service providers. History of School Psychology, NASP Standards and professional identity. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • EPSY 668 - Social and Emotional Assessment

    Units: 3
    Clinical skills for childhood and adolescent emotional and behavioral assessment and intervention in schools and community settings.  Application of multi-method procedures for assessing students exhibiting social-emotional difficulties.  Treatment planning and community referrals for mental-health prevention.  

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 669 - Moderate/Severe Disability Identification and Intervention

    Units: 3
    Assess children who evince low incidence handicapping conditions. Identify community-based and school resources. Collaborate with other professionals in supporting healthy development and academic growth. Apply case study reviews and special education law

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. in Counseling, School Psychology Concentration.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 671 - Academic/Behavioral Assessment and Interventions

    Units: 3
    Early academic and social-behavioral screenings, using an alternative framework-Response to Intervention & Instruction. Knowledge and skills to provide educational recommendations for children on a systemic level of services in schools who exhibit academic and behavioral deficits from diverse backgrounds.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 672 - Cognitive and Developmental Assessment

    Units: 5
    Concepts and theories of intelligence and measurement applied to assessment of ability and learning. Administration and supervision of standardized instruments, report writing and test interpretation. Major types of individually administered intelligence tests, uses, and interpretation.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 5
  

  • EPSY 673 - Assessment of English Language Learners

    Units: 1
    Language acquisition and cultural factors impacting English Language Learners (ELL) with emphasis on classroom experiences and special educational assessment. Classroom observation and case-study assignments required with students acquiring English.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. in Counseling, School Psychology Concentration.
    Credit Restrictions: Open to School Psychology cohorts only.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • EPSY 674 - Lab: Psychoeducational Report Writing

    Units: 2
    This lab course provides professional and technical evaluation and feedback for psychoeducational report writing.  

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EPSY 678 - School Psychology Practicum: First-Year Supervision

    Units: 3
    Required year-long first-year professional practicum in School Psychology practice incorporating 10 NASP Training Skill Domains.  Must be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.  

    Repeatability: Course must be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 679 - School Psychology Advanced Practicum: Second-Year Supervision

    Units: 3
    Required year-long second-year professional practicum in School Psychology incorporating 10 NASP Training Skill Domains.  Must be repeated for 6 units.

    Repeatability: Must be repeated once for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 680 - School Psychology Internship Supervision

    Units: 6
    Supervised third-year experience in a professional setting using the full range of competencies in the Interns’ concentration.

    Repeatability: Must be repeated for a maximum of 12 units. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 6
  

  • EPSY 681 - Foundations in School Counseling

    Units: 3
    Focus on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and the creation and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program. Emphasis on experiential learning in the field using the theoretical concepts learned in the course. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 682 - Mental Health Consultation in Schools

    Units: 3
    Social Justice advocacy in schools through collaboration and multicultural consultation. Theory and practice applied to K-12 educators. Ongoing consultation with classroom teacher required.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 683 - Crisis in Schools and Mental Health Settings

    Units: 2
    System-based training before, during, and after crises. Knowledge about crisis intervention theory, implementing crisis interventions and crisis counseling to promote mental health, risk and resiliency of individuals affected by crisis events at the individual, school-wide, and community level.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EPSY 684 - Neuropsychology of Learning Disorders

    Units: 4
    Diagnosis and rehabilitation of learning disorders emphasizing a neuropsychological approach with focus on two primary psychological processing test batteries.  

    Prerequisites: EPSY 672.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EPSY 685 - Advanced Service Delivery in School Psychology

    Units: 3
    Advanced professional preparation in the theory and practice of school psychology.  Specific assessment of all 10 NASP Skill areas through course content, professional reflection, and case-based assignments. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 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: EPSY 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
  

  • EPSY 692 - Action Research and Comprehensive Evaluation

    Units: 3
    Examination of current counseling and psychotherapy theories. Individuals will practice counseling skills and techniques in the classroom. Strong focus on development of individual counseling approach.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 693A - Project in Marriage and Family Therapy

    Units: 4
    Development of an original product which is summarized in a written abstract. Both the project and the abstract are submitted to the department which specifies their formats. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense may be required.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy Concentration.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EPSY 6899.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EPSY 693B - Project in School Counseling

    Units: 4
    Development of an original Project in School Counseling. Supervised by a department faculty member. Oral defense may be required.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Counseling: School Counseling Concentration.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EPSY 6899.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EPSY 693C - Project in School Psychology

    Units: 4
    Development of an original project in School Psychology. Supervised by a department faculty member. Oral defense may be required.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Counseling: School Psychology Concentration.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • EPSY 695 - Practicum

    Units: 1-4
    Supervised experience in a professional setting using the competencies in the student’s concentration. 

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-4
  

  • EPSY 696 - Advanced Practicum

    Units: 3
    Advanced practicum is an intensive, supervised clinical experience intended to prepare students in the development of counseling interventions through recorded sessions and discussions of ongoing cases in the Community Counseling Clinic (CCC) and in school placements.

    Prerequisites: EPSY 695.
    Co-requisites: EPSY 644.
    Repeatability: Course must be repeated for a maximum of 6 units (3 units in the fall and 3 units in the spring).
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • EPSY 697 - Issues in Educational Psychology

    Units: 2
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in educational psychology.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: EPSY 6999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • EPSY 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.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: EPSY 6898.
    Repeatability: May be repeated once with department consent for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
  

  • SPED 500 - Educating All Learners in Diverse Classrooms

    Units: 4
    Within general and special education, instruction of diverse students eligible for special education services or considered at-risk for school failure with evidence-based practices and service delivery that meet federal and state requirements.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 601 - Educational Practices: Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    Units: 4
    Methods, practices, materials, media and technology to increase student learning across special and general education; instruction, intervention and adaptation within and across CCSSS curriculums. Strategies for designing and implementing evidence- based curricular and instructional practices in academic and related areas.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 602 - Evidence-based Practices: Moderate/Severe Disabilities

    Units: 4
    Education Specialist candidates in Moderate-Severe Disabilities learn to instruct and support the diverse range of students through general and special education evidence-based curricular and instructional practices in behavioral, academic and related domains.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 603 - Teaming, Collaborative Educational Processes and Transition Services

    Units: 4
    Prepares prospective Education Specialists and other professionals to provide well‑coordinated, collaborative, inclusive special education services through research-based trans-disciplinary team planning, effective management, consultative, cooperative teaching practices and innovative service delivery approaches with general education, specialists, community agencies and families.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 604 - Individual and School-Wide Behavioral Needs, Mental Health & Positive Supports

    Units: 4
    Prepares Specialists and other professionals to provide coordinated educational services through evidence-based strategies: individual and school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS); social emotional learning as prevention and intervention; classroom management; mental health intervention and community resources to support students/families.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 605 - Communication and Technology

    Units: 4
    Evidence based social, communication, environmental, and instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities to enhance participation in home, school and community activities. Use of assistive technology and augmentative/ alternative communication systems and non-technology based practices.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 606 - Assessment: Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    Units: 4
    Presentation and application of assessment practices that consider the diverse backgrounds and needs of students being assessed and the nature of information being gathered. Includes formal and informal assessment practices, analysis of data, IEP goals, instructional planning, and service delivery.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 607 - Curriculum and Instruction: Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    Units: 4
    Curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the academic, social, behavioral and executive functioning needs of students with mild/moderate disabilities. Coordination of diagnostic/prescriptive evaluation, curriculum, instruction, and transition to increase self-efficacy and positive learning outcomes for students.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 608 - Instruction and Behavioral Supports and Strategies: Moderate-Severe Disabilities

    Units: 4
    Prepares prospective Education Specialists with evidence-based tools and instructional techniques to facilitate M/S students’ access, active participation and positive learning outcomes with general education peers across Common Core curriculum, related subjects and individualized need areas.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 609 - Advanced Assessment and Curriculum: Moderate-Severe Disabilities

    Units: 4
    Prepares prospective Education Specialists in Moderate-Severe Disabilities with evidence-based tools, strategies and materials for needs assessment and progress across academic and basic skills (e.g., communication, motor and social behavior) and systematic instruction across these key curricular domains.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 610 - Research and Professional Practices

    Units: 4
    Intersection of research, best practices, and strategies for developing as a professional educator. Survey of research philosophy and methods for conducting studies in diverse settings

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 611 - Fieldwork I: Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    Units: 3
    Part-time supervised, mentored, fieldwork experience in a clinical setting. Candidates demonstrate competencies in assessment, curriculum and instruction, communication, collaboration, mild-moderate disabilities, positive behavior support, staff development, case management and other responsibilities as an education specialist.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SPED 612 - Fieldwork II: Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    Units: 3
    Part-time supervised, mentored, fieldwork experience in a clinical setting. Candidates demonstrate competencies in assessment, curriculum and instruction, communication, collaboration, mild-moderate disabilities, positive behavior support, staff development, case management and other responsibilities as an education specialist

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SPED 613 - Final Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate Disabilities

    Units: 6
    Full-time supervised, mentored, fieldwork experience in a clinical setting. Candidates demonstrate competencies in assessment, curriculum and instruction, communication, collaboration, mild-moderate disabilities, positive behavior support, staff development, case management and other responsibilities as an education specialist

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 6
  

  • SPED 615 - Fieldwork I: Moderate-Severe Disabilities

    Units: 3
    Links theory and practice within supervised fieldwork in a public school setting for developing candidates’ specialized skills and practices, including assessment, systematic instruction, positive behavior supports/intervention, Universal Design for Learning, adaptation and modification, and team collaboration.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SPED 616 - Fieldwork II: Moderate-Severe Disabilities

    Units: 3
    Supervised fieldwork with Master Teacher in inclusive classroom settings. Occurs with different age group than first fieldwork and across range of M/S disability students. Enhances competence in assessment, instruction, curriculum, collaboration, positive behavior support and intervention.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SPED 617 - Final Student Teaching: Moderate-Severe Disabilities

    Units: 6
    Full-time, supervised student teaching with Master Teacher in public school, successfully demonstrating specialized skills and practice of all Teaching Performance Expectations and credential standards in assessment, systematic instruction, positive behavior intervention, communication, collaboration, adaptation, caseload management, and personnel development.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 6
  

  • SPED 693 - Capstone Research Project

    Units: 4
    Intersection of research, best practices, and strategies for developing as a professional educator.  Survey of research philosophy and methods for conducting studies in diverse settings; completion of culminating project requirement for the Master of Science Degree and Education Specialist Credential.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SPED 695 - Special Education Internship

    Units: 2
    Supervised, mentored fieldwork intern teaching in a clinical setting. Interns demonstrate competencies in assessment, curriculum and instruction, communication, collaboration, mild-moderate disabilities, positive behavior support, staff development, case management and other responsibilities as an education specialist.

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SPED 697 - Issues in Special Education

    Units: 2
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues, policies and practices in special education-moderate-severe disabilities. Candidates investigate areas of interest and professional development content with a focus on diversity and multifaceted needs of students/families and school communities.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Special Education program.
    Repeatability: May repeat course four times for a maximum of 8 units
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2

Engineering
  

  • ENGR 200 - Introduction to Engineering and Design

    Units: 3 ; GE/GR Area: Writing II
    Engineering history, disciplines and professions, current global issues in engineering. Engineering design process, visualization, and graphics. Introduction to CAD, and computer tools such as spreadsheet, mathematics software, and presentation software. Teamwork skills, technical communication, engineering ethics, and critical thinking. Discussion Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Equivalent Quarter Course: ENGR 1011.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: Writing II
Units: 3 ; GE/GR Area: Writing II
  

  • ENGR 210 - Manufacturing Materials and Processes

    Units: 4
    Mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of engineering materials, including metal alloys, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and composites. Phase diagrams, heat treatments, materials selection. Traditional, non-traditional, and advanced manufacturing processes. Manufacturing process selection. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and MATH 130.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ENGR 2060 and ENGR 2070.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • ENGR 215 - Computational Methods in Engineering

    Units: 3
    Computational algorithms used in solving engineering problems. Use of computer tools for solving a system of equations, matrix manipulations, numerical integration and differentiation, optimization, and simulation for engineering applications. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: MATH 131.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ENGR 220 - Statics

    Units: 3
    An intermediate application of Newtonian mechanics to solve engineering problems. Fundamental concepts of mechanics, including resultants of force systems, free-body diagrams, equilibrium of rigid bodies, and analyses of structures.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 135.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: INDE 3101.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ENGR 221 - Dynamics

    Units: 3
    Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies with applications of Newton’s second law and the principles of work-energy and impulse momentum. Analysis of structural members and systems subject to dynamic loads.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 220.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ENGR 230 - Electric Circuits I

    Units: 3
    A study of fundamental circuit laws and components, and techniques for analog circuit analysis. Voltage, current, power, Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s laws, node voltage and mesh current analysis, op-amps, capacitors, inductors, RC, RL, RLC circuits. Impedance, frequency response, and Bode. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: PHYS 136 and MATH 210.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ENGR 2010.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
 

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