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2019-2020 Cal State East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Sociology
  

  • SOC 415 - Popular Culture

    Units: 4
    An analysis of the historical development of modern popular culture through its interaction with both elite and commercial cultures.  Various examples from contemporary popular culture (for example: popular music, television, movies) will be examined in detail.        

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 4400.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 418 - Sociology of Music

    Units: 4
    Music’s connection to social/political issues. Sociological theory is used to understand musical culture, learn how music is connected to other social factors (race, class, and gender), and develop a deeper understanding of our personal musical preferences.

    Prerequisites: SOC 100.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    SOC 420 - Political Sociology

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
    Social theories of the state and political power; sociology of political engagement and exclusion; sociology of political divisions around issues such as immigration, globalization, taxation, policing and incarceration, family policy, sustainability, and economic power.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
  

  • SOC 423 - Social Movements and Social Change

    Units: 4
    An examination of social movements and political actions. Theoretical perspectives on the origins, development, and outcomes of  various social movements will be examined. Special attention is paid to historical and contemporary movements that emerged in response to social inequalities.

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

  • SOC 425 - Work and Professions

    Units: 4
    Analysis of the transformation of the work process in the modern United States from one led by industrial manufacturing to an increasingly de-industrialized workplace of services, product design, advertising and finance.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3880.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 430 - Social Policy

    Units: 4
    Contemporary and historical nature of social policy in the United States, emphasizing at-risk populations and disenfranchised groups. Social problems such as homelessness, child abuse, poverty, and immigration.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3710.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    SOC 433 - Community Engagement

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
    Builds and promotes community engagement in non-profit community-based organizations. Probes and examines the dynamics of community service, volunteering, and service-based careers. This course includes volunteering in a Bay Area community based organization.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3614.
    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: Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
  

  • SOC 435 - Social Psychology

    Units: 4
    Examines the relationship between the individual and society. Emphasis on scientific study of the social behavior and experiences stemming from individuals’ participation in social groups, interaction with others, and the effects of the cultural environment and social structures on individuals. 

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3500.
    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
  

  • SOC 437 - Sociology of Social Services

    Units: 4
    Overview of the profession of social work, reviewing its social history, and the philosophical, societal, and organizational contexts within which professional social work activities are conducted. Provides students an opportunity to explore their interest in a career in social work. 

    Prerequisites: SOC 100.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 440 - Alcohol and Drug Use

    Units: 4
    Examines social definitions and theories of drug use, overview of commonly used drugs, drug treatments and regulatory policies, and the political economy of drugs.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3750.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground; Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 443 - Death and Dying

    Units: 4
    Trends and patterns in death and dying including some or all of the following: historical perspectives, death in popular culture, demography of death, medical technology and dying, dying patient’s perspective, survivors, and ethical dilemmas of death and dying.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3419.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 445 - Sociology of Emotions

    Units: 4
    Explores emotions as social constructs that are defined, shaped, changed, and transmitted through culture and social relations, often reflecting and reinforcing power and status differences.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3505.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 450 - Sociology of Food

    Units: 4
    Social processes in what, how and why we eat with emphasis on food production and consumption as instruments of social differentiation, identities and power. 

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3230.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 455 - Juvenile Delinquency

    Units: 4
    Examines social causes and contexts of juvenile delinquency. Focuses on government and legal responses to youth offenders, how these are shaped by social inequalities, discrimination, moral panics, and technology. Compares effectiveness and consequences of different responses and examines alternative strategies. 

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3730.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  
  • Diversity Overlay

    SOC 460 - Marriage and Sex

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Diversity
    A sociological and historical examination of sexual and intimate relationships. Emphasizes diversity in contemporary sexual and relationship patterns and covers issues like power in relationships, sexual socialization, gender and relationships, pornography, casual and long-term relationships, and managing conflicts.

    Prerequisites: SOC 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3412.
    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.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: Overlay - Diversity
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Diversity
  

  • SOC 465 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    Units: 4
    Covers theoretical and practical issues of how communities and individuals can resolve conflict. Focuses on mediation policies and mediator skills and gives students in-depth knowledge in alternative conflict resolution practices in diverse communities, in families, between individuals and companies.

    Prerequisites: SOC 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3418.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 470 - Sociology of Travel and Tourism

    Units: 4
    Sociological perspectives on travel and tourism industry intertwined with multiple social institutions and social forces. Social contexts revealed through analyses of relationships between travel and tourism, consumption, cultural commodification, global relations of power and privilege, social inequality, and socio-cultural identities.

    Prerequisites: SOC 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3712.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 475 - Sociology of Sport

    Units: 4
    Sociological analysis of relationships between sport and other local and global institutions. Examines reciprocal linkages between sports and culture, politics, systems of inequality, and social mobility.

    Prerequisites: SOC 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3424.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 478 - Sociology of Mega-Events

    Units: 4
    Examines the history, organization and politics of mega-events. Explores the accomplishments, problems, and consequences of these events on the destinations that host them, placing particular emphasis upon on the social and cultural impacts.

    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
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    SOC 480 - Global Brazil

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
    This survey explores Brazilian society in global context from 1500 to the present, focusing on the cultural, economic, and social ties that connect Brazil to the rest of the world. Major themes include slavery, colonialism, race/ethnicity, and social inequality.

    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.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
  

  • SOC 481 - Contemporary Brazil-Study Abroad

    Units: 4
    Introduces contemporary social issues- citizenship, race, education, policing, religion, social welfare, health, and poverty will all be explored. Rio de Janeiro will serve as the setting to explore these issues. Summer abroad only.    

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3535.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 482 - Global Race and Ethnic Relations

    Units: 4
    A comparative socio-historical inquiry into race and ethnic relations from an international perspective. Global race and ethnic relations will be examined as a function of politics, ideology, discourse and power.

    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
  

  • SOC 485 - Policing and Society

    Units: 4
    Examines issues related to police, policing, and police-related public policy. It addresses knowledge of crime, how the police respond to crime, and how institutions designed to address crime (police, courts, corrections) function. Race and class is also addressed.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 4730.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 490 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-4
    Students may apply no more than 12 units of independent study in the major department and 8 units in other departments to a baccalaureate degree. Only open to undergraduate students who have at least a 2.0 (C) grade point average in all sociology courses.          

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: SOC 100.
    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 4900.
    Repeatability: Maybe repeated for a maximum of 8 units with permission of instructor.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-4
  

  • SOC 491 - Professional Development

    Units: 1
    Explores career paths for Sociology majors.  Students will create a resume; practice interview skills; and  learn how to link skills to employment opportunities. Students will also explore graduate programs and will create an application packet for graduate school. 

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

  • SOC 492 - Capstone Project Support

    Units: 1
    Additional support and review of sociological theory and methods for students while completing their capstone projects. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • SOC 496 - Topics Seminar

    Units: 4
    Contributions of sociological theories, methods, and perspectives to selected topics beyond regular courses. Requires individual and group research. 

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 4800.
    Repeatability: Maybe repeated once for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 497 - Issues in Sociology

    Units: 4
    Readings, discussion, and research on important contemporary issues or topics in sociology. Issues covered vary, so check on course details.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit when content varies for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SOC 498 - Internship

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

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to the Sociology major or minor.
    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
  

  • SOC 499 - Sociology Capstone Project

    Units: 4
    Design and completion of an independent research project using sociological theory to guide inquiry and sociological methods of gathering, analyzing, and organizing information.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Two Diversity and Social Justice core courses, and two upper division SOC electives.
    Prerequisites: All of: SOC 100, SOC 300, SOC 390, STAT 100.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4

Speech Pathology and Audiology
  

  • SLHS 300 - Communicative and Cognitive Development Across the Lifespan

    Units: 3
    Acquisition and development of speech, language, cognition, and communication from infancy through the lifespan in typically developing individuals. Topics include language and cognitive developmental milestones, development of pragmatic skills, and changes in these abilities across the lifespan. 

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: PSYC 100.
    Prerequisites: B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology majors or B.A. Liberal Studies: Concentration in Studies in Educational Psychology major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 3852.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 301 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing

    Units: 3
    Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms: respiration, phonation, articulation, resonance, hearing - with emphasis on normal processes. 

    Prerequisites: B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology major or admitted graduate student; and BIOL 100.
    Co-requisites: SPPA 300.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 3854.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 302 - Phonetics and Phonological Disorders

    Units: 3
    Study of speech sound production; transcription of typical and disordered speech via the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Introduction to speech sound acquisition, including typical and atypical phonological processes. Overview of evidence-based assessment and intervention for articulation and phonological disorders. 

    Prerequisites: SPPA 300 and SPPA 301, and declared major in B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology, or admitted graduate student.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 3855 and SPPA 4863.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 303 - Speech and Hearing Science

    Units: 3
    Acoustic fundamentals of hearing, voice, and speech, including audition (hearing sensitivity and thresholds, masking, critical bands, and speech perception), phonation (glottal source signal and source-filter theory), articulation (acoustical phonetics of consonants and vowels), resonance, and clinical applications.  Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: SPPA 301 and PHYS 304, and declared major in B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology, or admitted graduate student.
    Co-requisites: SPPA 302.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 4867.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 304 - Introduction to Communication Disorders

    Units: 3
    Comprehensive review of disorders of communication, cognition and swallowing across the lifespan for students in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Topics introduced include disorders of speech, language, cognition and swallowing while introducing basic tenets of professional writing and communication. 

    Prerequisites: Declared major in B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology, or admitted graduate student.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 2850.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 305 - Observation of Communication Disorders-Lab

    Units: 1
    Fifteen hours of supervised clinical observation of disorders of communication, cognition and swallowing; introduces tenets of clinical writing and documentation. 

    Prerequisites: Declared major in B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology, or admitted graduate student.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 3856.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • SLHS 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, minimum 2.0 GPA. and declared major in B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology. 
    Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to the Speech-Language Pathology major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 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
  

  • SLHS 400 - Careers in Communication Disorders

    Units: 2
    Comprehensive review of career options after earning a degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. 

    Prerequisites: SPPA 300, senior standing and declared major in B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology.
    Co-requisites: SPPA 304.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 401 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech, Language and Hearing

    Units: 3
    Anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems as related to human cognitive and communicative function and dysfunction - with emphasis on normal processes.

    Prerequisites: SPPA 301, SPPA 302, B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology major, and senior standing, or admitted graduate student.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 4869.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 402 - Audiology and Audiological Assessment

    Units: 3
    Review of anatomy and physiology of the outer, middle and inner ear systems and emphasis on their clinical correlates. Theory and application of pure tone and speech audiometric procedures for identification and differential diagnosis of peripheral auditory disorders.  Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Co-requisites: SPPA 403.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 3859 and SPPA 4861.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 403 - Audiometry Lab

    Units: 1
    Provide students with supervised instruction and experience in audiometric screening.  May be used for partial fulfillment of roles and responsibilities of SLP-Assistants or School Audiometrists. 

    Prerequisites: Department consent.
    Co-requisites: SPPA 402.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 3859 and SPPA 4861.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • SLHS 404 - Child Language Disorders

    Units: 3
    Introduction to the causes and characteristics of primary and secondary language and literacy disorders in children; evidence-based assessment and intervention across settings.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology major, senior standing, and all of: PSYC 100, SPPA 300, SPPA 301, SPPA 302, SPPA 304, SPPA 305.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 4865.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 405 - Multicultural Issues in Communicative Sciences and Disorders

    Units: 3
    Overview of knowledge and skills needed to competently serve diverse populations with communication disorders. Key topics include: components of culture, linguistic diversity, bilingualism and second language acquisition, health disparities, tenets of least-biased assessment, and culturally valid treatment. 

    Prerequisites: SPPA 301, SPPA 304, SPPA 404, senior standing and declared major in B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 4868.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 406 - Adult Neurocognitive Disorders

    Units: 3
    Clinical introduction to neurocognitive disorders, namely aphasia, dementia, cognitive impairments, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere disorder. Emphasizes learning about human cognitive and communicative systems, identifying characteristics of NCDs, identifying evidence-based principles and techniques for assessment and intervention. 

    Prerequisites: SPPA 301, SPPA 304, SPPA 401, senior standing and declared major in B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology, or admitted graduate student.
    Co-requisites: SPPA 407.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 4866.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 407 - Clinical Methods and Diagnostics

    Units: 3
    Basic principles of client assessment, treatment and management, including designing therapy hierarchies, collecting data, working with families, reinforcing correct behavior and documenting outcomes. Lab observation assignment required.  Provides 10 hours of supervised clinical observation. 

    Prerequisites: SPPA 301, SPPA 302, SPPA 304, SPPA 305, SPPA 402, SPPA 403, SPPA 404, senior standing, and declared major in B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology, or admitted graduate student.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 4852 and SPPA 4854.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 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: SPPA 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
  

  • SLHS 497 - Issues in Speech-Language Pathology

    Units: 2
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in speech pathology and audiology. Topics may include autism, traumatic brain injury, early intervention, dementia, head and neck cancer, and cleft palate.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology major, and either senior standing or admitted graduate student.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 3999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 4 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 498 - Internship

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

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Credit Restrictions: No units may be applied to the Speech-Language Pathology major.
    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
  

  • SLHS 508 - Lifespan Development and Child Language Disorders

    Units: 4
    Study of acquisition and development of speech, language, cognition, and communication from infancy through the lifespan in typically developing individuals and an introduction to causes and treatment of language disorders in children including evidence-based assessment and intervention across settings. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology 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

Speech-Language Pathology: Graduate
  

  • SLHS 600 - Foundations of Clinical Practicum

    Units: 2
    Basic principles of clinical management, including foundations of therapy, performance analysis, professional documentation, development of therapeutic hierarchies, cueing, data collection, behavior management, reinforcements and caregiver training. Emphasis on clinical/professional writing. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Co-requisites: SPPA 694.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 601 - Assessment and Treatment of Child Language Disorders

    Units: 4
    This course is designed to provide graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide evidence-based interventions for children with developmental disabilities including those with autism with an emphasis on developing functional communication for children and their families. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6060.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SLHS 602 - Adult Neurogenic Disorders of Language and Cognition

    Units: 4
    Relationships between brain dysfunction and disorders of language and cognition. Content includes observation, administering and interpreting standardized and non-standardized assessments, differential diagnosis, designing treatment plans, and collecting data for evidence-based treatment decisions.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program, SPPA 301 and SPPA 406.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6055.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SLHS 603 - Advanced Seminar on Articulation and Phonological Disorders

    Units: 2
    Advanced seminar on articulation and phonological disorders; addresses theoretical background, differential diagnosis and evidence-based intervention for articulation and phonological disorders, including the relationship between phonological disorders and development of literacy. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6040; SPPA 603 and SPPA 697, if both completed, are equivalent to SPPA 6999.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 604 - Speech Science and Voice Disorders

    Units: 4
    Instrumental analysis and quantitative assessment of normal and disordered respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, and resonance patterns. Differential diagnosis and treatment of organic and non-organic voice disorders. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program and SPPA 303.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6010 and SPPA 6020.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SLHS 605 - Dysphagia in Adults and Children

    Units: 4
    Evidence-based, contemporary practices for screening, assessment, and treatment of dysphagia in adults and children. Anatomy and physiology of normal swallowing, bedside and instrumental assessment of swallowing disorders, management of swallowing disorders, and ethical issues in clinical practice.  Lecture Units: 3; Clinical Units: 1

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6220.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • SLHS 606 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

    Units: 3
    Principles of assessment and intervention in augmentative/alternative communication for children and adults with complex communication needs. Includes hands-on experience with software and hardware. Open to professionals in relevant fields with instructor permission. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6070.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 607 - Advanced Seminar on Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

    Units: 2
    Knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for speech-language pathologists serving diverse populations with disorders of speech, language, hearing, cognition, and swallowing. Issues: second language acquisition, techniques for least-biased and dynamic assessment of clients, culturally relevant interviewing and intervention techniques.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6040; SPPA 607 and SPPA 697, if both completed, are equivalent to SPPA 6999.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 608 - Research Methods and Evidence-based Practice

    Units: 3
    This course focuses on research methods in communicative disorders in order to train students to be active consumers and producers of research. Emphasis on integration of research and clinical practice through execution of a single-case research study. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6000.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 609 - Motor Speech Disorders in Adults and Children

    Units: 3
    Differential diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of the dysarthrias, apraxia of speech, and other speech and voice disorders deriving from acquired and developmental neuropathologies in adults and children. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6050.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 610 - Fluency Disorders

    Units: 2
    Theories of etiology, effective assessment and therapeutic approaches to fluency disorders in children and adults. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6064.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 611 - Aural Rehabilitation

    Units: 3
    Advanced study of best practices in audiological rehabilitation including issues faced by clinicians when providing aural rehabilitation services across different clinical settings. Emphasis on forming aural rehabilitation groups and training communication strategies. Guided experience in facilitating group audiological rehabilitation.  Lecture Units: 2; Clinical Units: 1 (*see Errata Course  page for update)

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6160.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • SLHS 612 - Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology

    Units: 2
    Counseling issues related to speech-language pathology. Students will learn to explore the interpersonal/psychosocial dimensions of working with persons with communicative disabilities and to implement strategies that facilitate their clients’ wellness through the lifespan. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6080.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 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: SPPA 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
  

  • SLHS 693 - Professional Practices

    Units: 2
    Understanding policies, procedures, and state/federal/institutional regulations within various models of service delivery, including transitional care, interprofessional collaboration, and financial models. Understanding licensure, credential, and certification application and maintenance requirements. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6030.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 694 - Practicum: Introduction to Treatment

    Units: 2
    Initial clinical practicum for clock hour credit for graduate students. Development, implementation, evaluation of individual therapy plans for clients with speech or language impairments.

    Prerequisites: M.S. Speech-Language Pathology major.
    Co-requisites: SPPA 600.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 695 - Practicum: Treatment

    Units: 2
    Development, implementation, evaluation of individual therapy plans for clients with speech/language/hearing/cognition/swallowing conditions to develop skills in working with clients with multiple needs; increased independence and competency in clinical writing, oral case summarization, and conducting care conferences with family members of clients.

    Prerequisites: M.S. Speech Language Pathology major and SPPA 694.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6056.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 696 - Practicum: Assessment

    Units: 2
    Supervised clinical assessment and diagnosis of disorders of speech, language, hearing, cognition and swallowing. Competencies targeted include history taking, test administration, clinical data analysis, client/family counseling, oral case presentation and written report writing. Practicum Units: 1; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: M.S. Speech-Language Pathology major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6057.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 697 - Issues in Speech-Language Pathology

    Units: 2
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in speech pathology and audiology. Topics may include autism, traumatic brain injury, early intervention, dementia, head and neck cancer, and cleft palate. 

    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6040; SPPA 603 and SPPA 697, if both completed are equivalent to SPPA 6999; SPPA 607 and SPPA 697, if both completed are equivalent to SPPA 6999.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated for credit for a total of 4 units, when content varies.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • SLHS 698 - Internship

    Units: 6
    Field placement in supervised and approved clinical settings such as public schools, hospitals, and community speech-language and hearing clinics and/or programs.  Clinical internships are typically completed in two distinct settings to provide requisite breadth of clinical training, and to meet professional accreditation and licensure/certification standards. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Speech-Language Pathology program.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6066.
    Repeatability: Must be repeated twice for credit for a maximum of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 6
  

  • SLHS 699 - Department Thesis

    Units: 2
    Completion of a supervised research project; includes a written research paper, and oral presentation of methodology and findings-in part fulfillment of the requirements for the M.S. degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Approved written proposal by assigned academic advisor required.  Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA. 

    Prerequisites: Department consent and graduate student enrolled in the MS Program in Speech-Language Pathology.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6910.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Units: 2

Statistics
  

  • STAT 100 - Elements of Statistics and Probability

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B4
    Descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation), elementary discrete probability distributions.  Introduction to tests of statistical hypotheses.  Use of computers.  Must complete course with a grade of “C-” or better in order to earn General Education, Area B4, credit.

    Co-requisites: STAT 100A required for students in Category III and IV.
    Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for STAT 110 or STAT 303.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 1000.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B4 - Lower Division Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B4
  

  • STAT 100A - Statistics Principles

    Units: 1
    This course supports quantitative reasoning skills needed for success in STAT 100 or STAT 110. Required for Category III and IV students taking STAT 100 or STAT 110.

    Co-requisites: STAT 100 or STAT 110.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • STAT 101 - Statistics in Everyday Life

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B4
    Statistics and probability in daily life. Principles of collecting, presenting and interpreting data in order to critically assess results reported in the media; emphasis is on understanding scientific and social studies; understanding probability, risk and odds.

    Co-requisites: STAT 101A required for students in Category III and IV.
    Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for STAT 100, STAT 110 or STAT 303. Not for Statistics major or minor credit.
    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 or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B4 - Lower Division Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B4
  

  • STAT 101A - Everyday Statistics Principles

    Units: 1
    This course supports quantitative reasoning skills needed for success in STAT 101. Required for Category III and IV students taking STAT 101.

    Co-requisites: STAT 101.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  

  • STAT 110 - Elements of Statistics for Business and Economics

    Units: 3
    Introduction to modern probability, descriptive statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear regression. Applications to business and economics. Use of computers.

    Co-requisites: STAT 100A required for students in Category III and IV.
    Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for STAT 100 or STAT 303. 
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 2010.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 303 - Statistical Methods in Biology

    Units: 3
    Basic probability and statistical concepts. Introduction to the analysis of variance, correlation, and simple linear regression. Nonparametric techniques with application to biology. Use of computer packages. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE area B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 3031.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 303A - Biostatistics for Health Science

    Units: 3
    Basic probability and statistical concepts. Introduction to the analysis of variance, correlation, and simple linear regression. Nonparametric techniques with application to health sciences. Use of computer packages. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE area B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for STAT 303.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 305 - Statistics: From Data to Decisions

    Units: 3
    Fundamentals of statistical reasoning using real data from many disciplines. May include data science, social science, science, and business applications. Data visualization, simulation, and analysis using computer software. Data-driven decisions. Report writing.

    Prerequisites: STAT 100.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Statistics B.S. degree credit, acceptable for Statistics minor.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 3050.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 310 - Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences

    Units: 3
    Standard scores, t-scores, the normal distribution and its uses, hypothesis testing and estimation for means, paired comparisons, independent means, and analysis of variance. Linear regression and correlation. Uses of chi-squared. Introduction to design of experiments.  Use of computer packages. Lecture Units: 2; Activity Units: 1

    Prerequisites: STAT 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 3010.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 311 - Data Analysis using Statistical Packages

    Units: 3
    Using computer packages (e.g., SPSS, JMP) to analyze data and interpret output. Data collection and preparation, descriptive statistics, data visualization, checks for normality, t-tests, F-tests, ANOVA, cross tabulations, chi-squared tests, correlation, and factor analysis. Report writing or oral presentation.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: STAT 310.
    Prerequisites: STAT 100 or STAT 110 or STAT 303 or STAT 316 or STAT 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 3900.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 315 - Exploring and Analyzing Data

    Units: 3
    Foundations of data science from three perspectives: inferential thinking, computational thinking, and real-world relevance. Introduction to statistical programming and statistical inference with hands-on analysis of real-world datasets, including economic data, document collections, and social networks. Lecture Units: 2; Activity Units: 1

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE area B4.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 316 - Statistics and Probability for Science and Engineering

    Units: 3
    Basic probability rules (independence, Bayes’ Theorem), distributions (binomial, Poisson, normal, exponential), reliability. Descriptive, inferential statistics (control charts, estimation, hypothesis testing: one, two samples), correlation, regression. Emphasizes: computer analysis, simulation; science, engineering applications.

    Prerequisites: MATH 131.
    Credit Restrictions: Not open for credit for those taking STAT 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 3601.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 320 - Introduction to Probability Theory I

    Units: 3
    The theory of probability with applications to science and engineering. Selected topics may include: sample spaces; random variables; joint, marginal, conditional distributions; sampling and sampling distributions, expectations; probability distributions (binomial, Poisson, normal, etc.); and moment generating functions.

    Prerequisites: MATH 130.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 3401.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 321 - Probability Through Simulation

    Units: 3
    Introductory probability using simulation methods.  Estimation of probabilities applying the Law of Large Numbers using repeated sampling.  Accuracy of probabilities applying the Central Limit Theorem using repeated sampling.  Simulating conditional probabilities using conditional programming techniques.  Bootstrapping, Randomization Testing, Bayesian Modeling.

    Prerequisites: CS 100.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 330 - Statistical Inference

    Units: 3
    Random variables, sampling distributions (binomial, Poisson, normal, exponential), conditional probability.  Estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing. Computer-aided computations. Topics include: t-tests, correlation, regression; proportions, chi-squared; ANOVA.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory score of 63 or higher on Mathematics Placement Exam or one of: MATH 115, MATH 120, MATH 130, MATH 180.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 3502.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 331 - Introduction to Analysis of Variance

    Units: 3
    Analysis of variance with emphasis on design and analysis of experiments.  Use of data from social sciences, science, and business. Factorial designs, random effects, nesting. Optional topics: incomplete blocks, missing data, analysis of covariance. Use of statistical software. Report writing. 

    Prerequisites: STAT 316 or STAT 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 3503.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 351 - Sampling Procedures for Surveys

    Units: 3
    Detailed investigation of sampling methods. Development of surveys.  Design and comparisons of stratified, systematic, and cluster sampling procedures. Use of survey, statistical, and cloud-based software.  Emphasis on applications to social sciences.

    Prerequisites: STAT 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 3510.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 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 the Statistics major.
    Repeatability: May be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1-3
  

  • STAT 401 - Analysis of Variance for Psychology

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
    Analysis of variance including multiple comparisons and effect size. Factorial analysis of variance, interactions, repeated measures design, random effects design. Statistical analysis using SPSS. Analysis of real data and report writing.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4; and either STAT 310 or STAT 303.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 4000.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D4 - Upper Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
  

  • STAT 432 - Introduction to Linear Regression and Logistic Regression

    Units: 3
    Computational methods in linear regression and logistic regression.  Model selection methods. Predictive modeling and forecasting.   Attention to model assessment, graphical techniques, and assumption checking.  Emphasis on real data from science, social sciences, and business. Use of statistical software. Report writing.

    Prerequisites: STAT 330 or STAT 310.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 4601.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 450 - Introduction to R for Data Science

    Units: 3
    Introduction to the R environment and data analysis.  Topics include use of dataframes and lists, importing and exporting different kinds of data files, writing user defined functions, R packages, Regression, Principle Components Analysis (PCA), and Clustering.

    Prerequisites: One of: STAT 110, STAT 303, STAT 310, STAT 315, STAT 330.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 451 - Introduction to Data Visualization

    Units: 3
    Methods used in data visualization and interactive data exploration. Topics include importing, exporting and data merging, visualization of quantitative and qualitative data, effective graphs and charts, interactive maps, elements of visual perception, and meaningful visual representations of complex statistics.

    Prerequisites: STAT 303 or STAT 310 or STAT 316 or STAT 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 4868.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 452 - Introduction to Statistical Learning

    Units: 3
    Introduction to statistical machine learning. Supervised learning including linear regression, logistic regression, and classification methods.  Unsupervised learning including clustering. Re-sampling methods such as random forests, cross-validation, boosting, and bagging.  Applications to data mining, statistical pattern recognition, and data processing.

    Prerequisites: One of: STAT 110, STAT 303, STAT 310, STAT 315, STAT 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 4869.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 460 - Advanced Statistical Package Usage

    Units: 3
    Programming using an advanced statistical software package, producing reformatted data, advanced statistical analysis, and probability modeling. Topics may include graphics, spatial statistics, creating and managing data files, simulations, approximation algorithms.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 4910.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 473 - Introduction to Nonparametric Statistics

    Units: 3
    Introduction to nonparametric methods and distribution-free inferential methods.  Topics include resampling methods, permutation methods, and bootstrapping.  Hypothesis testing and Estimation.  Measures of association.

    Prerequisites: STAT 310 or STAT 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 4610.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 474 - Introduction to Time Series and Forecasting

    Units: 3
    Analysis of correlated data in time, trends, seasonal patterns, periodicity, autocorrelation, spectral analysis, filtering, time domain versus spectral domain.  Decomposition, auto-regression, ARIMA, and forecasting.  Applications to data in economics, engineering, seismology. Report writing.  Use of computer software.

    Prerequisites: One of: STAT 100, STAT 110, STAT 303, STAT 316, STAT 330.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 475 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes

    Units: 3
    Theory of stochastic models with applications to science and engineering. Poisson processes. Markov processes. Elementary birth-death processes, queues. Limit theorems. Computer simulation. Applications: e.g.,  reliability, epidemiology, Bayesian MCMC.

    Prerequisites: STAT 320 or STAT 316.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 4401.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 481 - Bayesian Statistics

    Units: 3
    Undergraduate course focusing on concepts, methodology and computation, with real data applications. Topics include Bayes’ theorem, prior, posterior and predictive distributions, and hierarchical models. Computational strategies such as MCMC, model diagnostics and selection will be discussed.

    Prerequisites: One of: STAT 316, STAT 320, STAT 321, STAT 330.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • STAT 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: STAT 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
  

  • STAT 495 - Data Analysis with SAS

    Units: 3
    Programming and applying SAS. Data preparation and transformation, macros, descriptive statistics. Topics from diagnostics, t-procedures, ANOVA, nonparametrics, cross-tabulation, chi-squared, correlation, regression. Report writing.

    Prerequisites: STAT 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: STAT 4950.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
 

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