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Community Learning Courses

Students should inquire of departments which instructors, courses or sections incorporate community learning components. Departments and courses known for community learning are:

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

 

CHAD060. Child Development  The child in the family and community from prenatal life throughout the adolescent years. Observation required. GE: E.3 units

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

COMM 144. Organizational Communication Communication processes and functions in organizational life. Networks, culture, power, leadership, and ethics. Practical application of organizational communication theories and concepts. Prerequisite: Completion of GE oral communication. 3 units

EDUCATION

 

COUNSELOR EDUCATION

EDCO 280. Practicum in Multicultural Counseling Focus on individual and group counseling skills with emphasis on unique aspects of varying cultures. May be repeated for credit when an alternate focus is shown in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: Core curriculum. Repeatable for credit3 units

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

EDEL 108C. Curriculum: Social Studies Elementary school social studies curriculum and instruction with emphasis on the influence of ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, gender and disability factors on present day culture. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Repeatable for credit1-3 units

SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDSE 192. Mainstreaming the Exceptional Pupil Exploration of laws, service delivery systems, instructional methods and assessment processes to support inclusion of students with disabilities in regular education environments. Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent.1-3 units

 EDSE 218. Evidence-Based Best Practices for Students with Autism SpectrumTheoretical foundations and application of evidence-based best practices for students with autism spectrum disorders including social language, social stories, integrated playgroups, positive behavior support, self-advocacy skills, inclusive education, recreation and leisure, and special interventions for young children. Repeatable for credit, 3 units

HEALTH SCIENCE


HS 166A. Field Experience Seminar Theory and practice in a community health agency, health care facility or industry. Prerequisite: HS 162 and HS 165 (with grades of “C” or better) and senior standing. Corequisite: HS 166B.For majors only with instructor consent. Credit / No Credit.3 units

HS 166B. Field Experience in Health Science Supervised work experience in an official or voluntary health agency, health care facility or industrial setting: short-term projects, observation of agency or facility dynamics and individual skills development. Prerequisite: HS 162 and HS 165 (with grades of “C” or better) and senior standing. Corequisite: HS 166A.For majors only with instructor consent. Credit / No Credit.3 units

HOSPITALITY, RECREATION, AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

 
HRTM 097A. Event Planning
Principles of event planning with emphasis on development and integration of operational strategies in recreation and hospitality management. Application of programming techniques and exploration of career opportunities in event management. Lecture 2 hours/activity 3 hours.3 units

JUSTICE STUDIES


JS 170. Internship: Justice Studies Supervised field work experience in agencies, organizations, and other community settings relevant to Justice Studies, by arrangement. Participation in several group activities and final paper required. Prerequisite: Upper division standing, Justice Studies major, instructor consent and 2.0 GPA.4 units are required. Students can take up to 3 additional units as JS electives. Repeatable for credit, Credit / No Credit.1-7 units

NUTRITION, FOOD SCIENCE AND PACKAGING


NUFS 139. Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Physiology of hunger/malnutrition on human development and health; political, social, cultural and gender factors that contribute to world hunger; scientific/technological foundation to population research and food production and their effect on the environment. Prerequisite: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W course is required. GE: R.3 units

NURSING


NURS 147A. Nursing Practicum IV-A Supervised participation in nursing and healthcare of clients with psychiatric-mental health problems in varied settings. Concepts include a systems approach to therapeutic communication and relationships, evidence-based care, symptom management, teaching/learning, leadership, and collaboration with other health care workers. Prerequisite: Completion of Semester 6.Corequisite: NURS 127A and NURS 137.Credit / No Credit.2 units

 NURS 147B. Nursing Practicum IV-B Applies nursing process to care of clients from diverse populations in the community in a variety of settings. A systems approach to caring for individuals and groups across the life span with community health care needs. Prerequisite: Completion of Semester 6.Corequisite: NURS 127A and NURS 137.Credit / No Credit.3 units

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

 
OCTH 134. OT Practicum and Seminar I
Level 1 practicum placement in a designated agency where students will lead occupation groups. Seminar assists students in applying knowledge of group leadership and professionalism. Prerequisite: OCTH 122 and OCTH 130.Seminar 2 hour/lab 3 hours. Credit / No Credit.3 units

OCTH 244. OT Practicum and Seminar 2 This graduate course is clinically based in an area of specialty. Seminars, in-service education, direct supervision, one to one mentoring, and direct treatment will be used in this course to develop advanced level practice skills. Prerequisite: OCTH 201A. Repeatable for credit. Credit / No Credit.4 units

PSYCHOLOGY


PSYC 170. Industrial and Organizational Psychology Application of psychological theory, research and methodology to the work environment. Topics covered include leadership, power, group processes, motivation, satisfaction and issues in personnel psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 1.3 units

 PSYC 191. The Psychology of Prejudice Provides an examination of psychological theory and research related to prejudice and discrimination from the perspectives of both the holders and targets of prejudice. Includes individual and small group exercises to provide experiential learning. Prerequisite: Completion of Core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W course is required. GE: S.3 units

POLITICAL SCIENCE


POLS 181. Internships Supervised practical experience in public administration or politics. Course is repeatable for credit when internship is in a substantially different area. Prerequisite: POLS 100W and instructor consent. Repeatable for credit, Credit / No Credit.3 units

PADM 281. Public Administration Internship Supervised practical experience in public administration. Focus on integrating student work experiences with the academic program by means of seminars and consultation. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Credit / No Credit.3 units

 POLS 103. Local Government and Politics Government and politics of communities, cities, counties and urban regions, including power inside and outside city hall and other institutions of local government. Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent.3 units

SOCIOLOGY


SOCI 057. Community Involvement and Personal Growth Human development in community context, with an emphasis on civic responsibility. The influence of community engagement on individual physiological, social/cultural, and psychological well-being. Participation in a service-learning project in a multicultural organization. GE: E.3 units

SOCI 080. Social Problems Sociological analysis of selected contemporary social problems such as housing and homelessness, economy and employment, environment and consumerism, family and divorce, crime and drugs, politics and media, race and gender, wealth and poverty, war and peace. Required for majors. CAN SOC 4.GE: D3.3 units

SOCI 100W. Writing Workshop Practice in improvement of writing and research skills appropriate to the field of sociology, including formal reports, journals and articles. Prerequisite: Required for Sociology Majors, SOCI 1, ENGL 1B (with a grade of C or better); Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. ABC/No Credit.GE: Z.3 units

SOCI 105. Qualitative Research Methods Philosophy and logic of research design, interviewing techniques, field methods, issues of participant observation, theoretical perspectives, content analysis and qualitative microcomputer techniques. Required for Sociology majors. Prerequisite: SOCI 1 or equivalent, SOCI 100W, SOCI 101 and upper division standing.3 units

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