EDUC-EDUCATION -- 1999-2000 Catalog
University Center for Teacher Education

EDUC 125 Efficient Reading (2) (CR/NC)

Development of reading efficiency required in modern business, industry, and the professions, as well as study skills in subject matter content areas. Total credit limited to 4 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture, 1 activity.

EDUC 300 Introduction to the Teaching Profession (3) (CR/NC)

Supervised observation and participation in cooperating schools. Discussion focuses on subject matter taught in grades observed. Separate class sections for students interested in elementary or secondary teaching-see Class Schedule. Total credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 lectures, 1 activity.

EDUC 302 Multicultural Education in the Secondary School (3)

Multicultural education in American society and schools; examination of multicultural elements which influence the learning environment in American secondary schools; review of successful programs aimed at making fundamental changes in rules, roles and relationships in schools. 2 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Any course in GE Area D.

EDUC 305 Teaching and Learning Processes in the Secondary School (3)

Learning processes: selected theories of learning related to teaching; theories of human development and learning; psychological principles involved in the teaching-learning event; self-evaluation of the prospective teacher. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Any course in GE Area D.

EDUC 306 Introduction to Effective Teaching and Classroom Management in a Pluralistic Society (4)

Theory, knowledge and skills that serve as guidelines for effective teaching in a pluralistic society. Multicultural education, classroom management and discipline. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 300 or LS 230, junior standing.

EDUC 307 Introduction to the Learner's Culture, Language and Identity (4)

Introductory knowledge and understanding of cultural concepts, first and second language development, cognitive development and how all interact and influence language acquisition, emotional development, and learning. Miscellaneous course fee may be required- see Class Schedule. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 300 or LS 230.

EDUC 400 Special Problems for Undergraduates (1-3)

Individual investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.

EDUC 402 English Language Development (ELD) (4)

English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual methodologies. Focus on the practical aspects of teaching, organizing, and managing English language instruction for the second language learner. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Admission to teaching credential program or possession of a basic teaching credential.

EDUC 403 Literacy in the Content Areas (5)

Application of reading comprehension strategies, instructional methods, and content area study skills for teaching in secondary schools. Includes supervised field experience, observation and instructional participation. 3 seminars, 2 activities. Prerequisite: EDUC 305, or consent of instructor.

EDUC 404 Culture and Diversity (4)

Cultural, linguistic and exceptionality issues. Theoretical and historical foundations for pedagogical practices which meet the sociocultural, cognitive and language needs of an increasingly diverse student population. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Admission to teaching credential program or possession of a basic teaching credential.

EDUC 405 Multicultural Field Experience (1-3) (CR/NC)

Supervised advanced field experience and practical application for classroom teachers of culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. 30 hours work per quarter unit. Scheduled meetings between course instructor and student. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Admission to teaching credential program or possession of a basic teaching credential.

EDUC 406 Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) (4)

Teaching methods appropriate for content area instruction through specially designed academic instruction delivered in English (SDAIE). Making learning strategies explicit for students. Includes alternative assessment and classroom organization. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Admission to teaching credential program or possession of basic teaching credential.

EDUC 409 Teaching in the Secondary School (4)

Principles of effective teaching; planning for instruction; management techniques involving instruction; peer coaching. Taken immediately prior to preliminary student teaching. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Admission into the Single Subject Credential program.

EDUC 410 Preliminary Student Teaching (6) (CR/NC)

Part-time assignment in a classroom (Single Subject only). Includes teaching activities under the direction of a selected cooperating teacher in consultation with a university supervisor. Assignment consists of an entire morning in the classroom (or the equivalent) for one quarter. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Completion of courses and requirements to preliminary student teaching and approval of campus screening committee for credential candidates.

EDUC 411 Classroom Management and Discipline in the Secondary School (3)

Principles of establishing classroom routines and procedures; maintaining classroom control; managing groups; school law; parent-teacher relations. 2 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 409. Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 410 recommended.

EDUC 420 Student Teaching (12) (CR/NC)

Full-time assignment in a classroom (Single Subject only). Includes teaching activities under the direction of a selected cooperating teacher in consultation with a university supervisor. Assignment consists of an entire teaching day in the school for one quarter. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Completion of all courses and requirements prerequisite to full-time student teaching and approval by campus screening committee for credential candidates.

EDUC 422 Student Teaching Practicum (Single Subjects) (3)

Practices and problems of student teaching. Current innovations in teaching procedures and materials. Taken concurrently with single subject student teaching. 2 lectures, 1 activity.

EDUC 426 Language Development in the Multilingual K-12 Classroom (4)

Patterns of classroom organization, application of reading programs, approaches, methods in English and Spanish, and supervised field experiences in elementary classrooms with bilingual students. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 301, EDUC 303, minimal fluency in Spanish, and consent of instructor.

EDUC 427 Theories, Methods, and Assessment for First and Second Language Acquisition (4)

Theories, methods, materials and assessment involved in the instruction of limited English proficient (L.E.P.) students. Bilingual, transitional, and English only programs compared across a historical framework. An integrated language arts approach emphasized, including application of reading programs based on theories of language acquisition. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Admission to teaching credential program or possession of basic teaching credential.

EDUC 430 Teaching Reading and Language Arts with a Multicultural Perspective (6)

Development of knowledge and skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating the teaching of reading and language arts in the elementary grades with attention to children of all abilities and backgrounds. State and national trends. Language development. Miscellaneous course fee may be required- see Class Schedule. 4 seminars, 2 activities. Prerequisite: EDUC 306, EDUC 307, and application for Multiple Subject Credential program.

EDUC 431 Teaching Social Science and the Arts with a Multicultural Perspective (4)

Development of knowledge and skills related to planning, implementing and evaluating integrated social science units of instruction; effects of culture on the selection and implementation of curriculum; knowledge and integration of physical education, art, and music. Miscellaneous course fee may be required- see Class Schedule. 2 seminars, 2 activities. Prerequisite: EDUC 306, EDUC 307, and application for Multiple Subject Credential program.

EDUC 432 Teaching Science and Mathematics with a Multicultural Perspective (4)

Curriculum and methods in teaching science and mathematics. Selecting, organizing, presenting science and mathematics lessons at the appropriate level throughout the curriculum. Emphasis on thinking processes, manipulative and process skills within the context of the curriculum frameworks. Miscellaneous course fee may be required- see Class Schedule. 2 seminars, 2 activities. Prerequisite: EDUC 306, EDUC 307; MATH 327, MATH 328, and application for Multiple Subject Credential program.

EDUC 433 Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (2)

Limited to students seeking BCLAD Certification. Theories, methods, and techniques in bilingual education. This course will be taught in Spanish. Miscellaneous course fee may be required- see Class Schedule. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: EDUC 306, EDUC 307, and application for Multiple Subject Credential program; pass Spanish Proficiency Exam.

EDUC 434 Student Teaching - Multiple Subject Credential (10) CR/NC

Field assignment involving observation, teaching, research and related activities in public elementary and middle school classrooms. Credit/No Credit grading only. Concurrent: EDUC 435. Prerequisite: EDUC 430, EDUC 431, EDUC 432.

EDUC 435 Issues in the K-8 Classroom (4)

Curriculum, community and school site issues related to the K-8 curriculum in multiculltural settings. Teacher responsibilities, unit development, and lesson implementation. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Concurrent: EDUC 434. Prerequisite: EDUC 306, EDUC 307, EDUC 430, EDUC 431, EDUC 432.

EDUC 436 Advanced Student Teaching - Multiple Subject Credential (10) CR/NC

Observation, teaching, research and related activities in public elementary and middle school classroom and school sites. Credit/No Credit grading only. Concurrent: EDUC 437. Prerequisite: EDUC 434, EDUC 435.

EDUC 437 Inquiries into the Teaching Profession (4)

Research-based examination of contemporary issues and their impact upon elementary and middle schools. Exploration of issues which accompany the transition to the first year of teaching, including hiring practices, school politics, and professionalism. 3 seminars, 1 activity Concurrent: EDUC 436. Prerequisite: EDUC 434, EDUC 435.

EDUC 440 Educating the Exceptional Individual (4)

Characteristics, incidence, and etiology of individuals with exceptional needs. Problems, assessment, and approaches toward accommodating exceptional students in the regular classroom. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Any course in GE Area E1 or E2, EDUC 300, EDUC 301 or EDUC 305.

EDUC 444 The Atypical Infant (4) (Also listed as PSY 444)

Exploration of issues pertinent to the development of atypical infants. Relationship of theory and research to intervention efforts with handicapped, developmentally delayed infants, and other at-risk infants. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Junior standing, PSY 256 or CD 209, and EDUC 440 or consent of instructor.

EDUC 450 Behavior Disorders and Classroom Management Strategies (4)

Assessment of students with disruptive classroom performance. Basic strategies for facilitating social-emotional techniques which shift disruptive behavior to appropriate behavior. Evaluation of classroom modifications. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 440 or consent of instructor.

EDUC 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1-3)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

EDUC 480 Computer Based Curriculum (3)

Computer assisted instruction and computer based technology. Lesson planning and integration of technology into the K-12 curriculum. Familiarization with available educational courseware and software. Emphasis on classroom application. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 2 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of computer literacy GE F1 course, CSC 488 or CSC 416, or equivalent.

EDUC 500 Individual Study (1-3)

Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the department faculty. Open only to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work. Enrollment by petition. Only 6 units may be applied to degree requirements. Prerequisite: Consent of department head, graduate major adviser, and supervising faculty member.

EDUC 501 Problems and Practices in Curriculum Development (3)

Overview of major curriculum trends; planning and development of a comprehensive curriculum project geared to individual needs and interests. Emphasis on practicality. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 503 Seminar in Language Arts Curriculum and Methods (4)

Language arts curriculum: objectives, methods, content, materials, evaluation, current trends, research and field work activities. 3 seminars. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 504 Seminar in Science and Mathematics Curriculum and Methods (4)

In-depth study of science and mathematics curriculum. Objectives, methods, content, materials, evaluation, current trends, and assessments. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 505 Seminar in Social Studies Curriculum and Methods (4)

In-depth study of the social studies curriculum: objectives, methods, content, materials, evaluation, current trends and field work activities. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 506 Models of Instruction (4)

Analysis of a wide variety of approaches to elementary and secondary teaching that guide instruction in the classroom and in other educational settings. In-depth analysis and implementation of selected teaching strategies. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 507 Instructional Materials and Technology (3)

Examination of commercial and teacher-made supplemental materials, software, and technological tools in curriculum, and their implementation. Systematic evaluation of the effectiveness of materials and technology. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 2 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 510 Educational Finance and Resource Allocation (4)

Financing public schools in America: historical and current sources and types of funding. District level and site level funding and budgeting including priorities and purchasing procedures. Financial implications of personnel contracts and obligations. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

EDUC 511 Educational Law and Governance (4)

Legal aspects of school administration including unions, collective bargaining, and contract administration. Governing roles of federal, state, and local agencies including boards and district administrators. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

EDUC 512 Educational Organization and Management (4)

Principles of organization, management, and leadership and their relationship to educational effectiveness and productivity. Activity experience in the application of management theory in schools. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

EDUC 513 Educational Planning and Decision Making (4)

Concepts of planning and decision making in educational administration including administrators' responsibilities associated with decision making roles in public schools. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

EDUC 514 School Site Administration (4)

Principles and practices of effective building level administration in multicultural/multilingual environment. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

EDUC 515 Educational Program Management and Evaluation (4)

Supervision, management, and evaluation of educational curriculum and educational programs. Current trends in program management including mapping, monitoring, alignment. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 501 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.

EDUC 516 Educational Personnel Management and Evaluation (4)

Principles and processes for the supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified staff including legal, research, and professional considerations. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

EDUC 517 Organizational Development in Education (3)

Educator's role in group processes, including fundamentals of human relations, working with formal and informal groups, and applying organizational development strategies to enhance school effectiveness. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

EDUC 518 Administrative Services Fieldwork (3) (CR/NC)

Supervised fieldwork in school administration for supervision at the elementary and secondary level. Assignments must encompass an entire school year and must involve some multicultural experience. Total credit limited to 18 units, only 9 of which may be applied toward master's degree. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Admittance to the Administrative Services Credential program or consent of instructor.

EDUC 525 Reading Processes, Programs and Technology (4)

Physiological, psychological and psycholinguistic components of the reading process. Applications of research findings of teaching reading, including innovative programs and the use of reading technology. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 526 Diagnosing and Remediating Reading Problems (4)

Formal and informal methods of diagnosing and remediating reading problems in classrooms and reading clinics. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 529 Bilingual Special Education and Reading Instruction (4)

Principles, procedures and materials for teaching reading to bilingual students coupled with diagnostic and prescriptive methods for understanding reading problems of the bilingual and bilingual special education student. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 2 seminars, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 530 Secondary, College, and Adult Reading Practices (4)

Principles, procedures, and materials for improving reading in the subject matter areas with students of different backgrounds and abilities in grades 7 through college. Field experiences in teaching reading to adults, college, or secondary students. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 531 Supervision of Reading Programs (4)

Acquisition and application of the principles of supervision in a field setting by organizing, equipping and staffing classes; communicating with individuals and others employed in teaching reading; provide inservice programs and develop reading curriculum. Assessment of school reading programs. 2 seminars, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 532 Advanced Field Experiences in Education (3-12) (CR/NC)

Supervised advanced field experience and practical application of specialty for classroom teachers, reading and special education specialists, administrators and school support personnel. Total credit limited to 18 units for specialist credentials. Total credit limited to 6 units for the master's degree. 30 hours work experience per unit of credit. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, completion of basic teaching or administrative credential, or consent of instructor.

EDUC 533 Internship (3) CR/NC

Supervised experience as an employed professional. Supervision conducted cooperatively with university and employer. Setting must be approved in advance. Limited to candidates in approved internship programs. Total credit limited to 12 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: EDUC 440, graduate standing.

EDUC 540 Counseling and Career Guidance of Exceptional Students (4)

Basic guidance techniques for teachers working with exceptional individuals and their families. Career selection, preparation, and counseling. Transition from school to work, and community resource utilization. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 542 Administration of Special Programs and Services (3)

Principles and practices of organizing and administering special education, reading, counseling, and other support programs. Assessment and placement procedures, middle management's role, overview of specially funded programs, historical precedents and future trends. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 545 The Learning Handicapped: Characteristics and Teaching Strategies (4)

Characteristics of, and instructional strategies for students with learning handicaps. Organization and management of the special classroom. Evaluation of the instructional system. Individualization of instruction, and interaction in the total school environment. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 440.

EDUC 546 Teaching Strategies for the Severely Handicapped (3)

Instructional strategies; current methodology and techniques of curriculum modification necessary to individualize instructional activities for the severely handicapped student. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: EDUC 551.

EDUC 547 Atypical Learning Patterns (4)

Theoretical considerations of learning patterns deviating from normal development. Educational implications of current theories of cognitive development and brain function as applied to disabled individuals. Development and application of a remedial therapy with appropriate individual(s). 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 440, EDUC 525, EDUC 545 or EDUC 551.

EDUC 550 Assessment of the Exceptional Individual (4)

Using norm referenced, criterion referenced, and curriculum based testing for assessing academic, behavioral, and physical status of exceptional individuals for referral purposes. Instructional and evaluation decisions regarding exceptional students in school settings. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 551 Characteristics of the Severely Handicapped (3)

Characteristics, identification procedures, causation, needs, legal issues, community attitudes, educational and social programs for severely handicapped person. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: EDUC 440.

EDUC 553 Current Issues in Special Education (3)

Consideration of assumptions and techniques of educational research regarding the educational, personal, social and vocational difficulties affecting the development of individuals with exceptional needs; emphasizing their applicability to general and specific educational programs. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Admission to Special Education Program or consent of instructor.

EDUC 555 Counseling and Communication (4) (Also listed as PSY 555)

Overview of the counseling profession, history, philosophy, theory and ethics. Emphasis on developing interviewing, assessment and communication skills. Required practicum. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 556 Ethnic Counseling (4)

Socio-psychological and psycho-historical analysis of the visible ethnic and ethnic experience. Effects of poverty, history and the significance of oppression. Counseling techniques, assessment, community relations and required activities. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 557 Career Development (4)

Counselor role in career decision making to include career choice theory, appraisal instruments, community referral resources, occupational information, computerized retrieval systems, and personal and social data and required activities. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 558 Academic Counseling in Elementary Schools (4)

Effective developmental and preventative counseling in an elementary school's academic setting. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and P.P.S. credential candidate, or consent of instructor.

EDUC 559 Academic Counseling in Secondary Schools (4)

Effective procedures in teaching and counseling in secondary schools to increase the academic and test taking performance of students. To include study skills, career planning and decision making, and application of computer software. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and P.P.S. credential candidate, or consent of instructor.

EDUC 560 Counseling Theories and Assessment (4)

Counseling theories and concepts applied to individuals. Develop skills in interviewing, assessment intervention selection, termination and crisis intervention. Ethics and law included. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 555, or consent of instructor.

EDUC 561 Group Counseling (3) (Also listed as PSY 561)

Theory and practice of group counseling, client selection, group structure, process and termination, and application of theories to specific developmental groups. Communication and facilitation skills emphasized with relevant ethics and law. 2 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY 555, EDUC 560 or consent of instructor.

EDUC 562 Student Development-Higher Education (4)

Exploration of the roles and competencies of the student development specialist in higher education. Review of relevant developmental theory with emphasis on practical implementation. Explore current issues and trends in higher education, and organizational framework. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 563 Counseling At-Risk Students (3)

Specific counseling strategies and issues related to chronic absenteeism of public school students. Will study alienation, violence, parenting, drugs and alcohol, HIV/AIDS, and other critical current topics. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 573 Field Experience, Counseling (1-12)

Practical application of guidance services and counseling in public schools, colleges and community settings. Seminars with university staff included. Total credit limited to 24 units. Maximum of 6 units may be applied toward Master of Arts in Education. Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY 555, EDUC/PSY 557 and consent of Counseling Coordinator Committee.

EDUC 581 Graduate Seminar in Education (1-3)

Contemporary problems in education. Trends, developments, and issues. Total credit limited to 9 units. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 587 Educational Foundations and Current Issues (4)

Historical, organizational, legal and philosophical characteristics of American education. Emphasis on the analysis of contemporary issues focusing on these characteristics. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 588 Education, Culture, and Learning (4)

Cultural characteristics of educational institutions and practice. Review of theory and research relating to the social and organizational context in which learning and teaching takes place. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

EDUC 589 Research Methods and Analysis in Education (5)

Compare and contrast educational research methods to develop a plan which demonstrates a student's knowledge of basic research methodology, integration and application of descriptive and inferential statistics to research designs, computer technology. 4 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing; completion of GE F1 computer literacy elective or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

EDUC 590 Research Applications in Education (4)

Application of research techniques to problems in education and human services. Students will be involved in applied research. 2 seminars, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Master's degree candidate, EDUC 589, and a minimum of 30 units in a master's degree curriculum.

EDUC 598 Reading and Conference (1-2) (CR/NC)

Reading and study material to be chosen with adviser. Not for degree credit. Total credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: 6 units of EDUC 599.

EDUC 599 Thesis or Project (3) (3)

Completion of a thesis or project pertinent to the field of education. Prerequisite: Consent of graduate committee and supervising faculty member(s).