SEED 412 - Coaching of Journalism, Oral Interpretation & Debate
This course includes principles and practice of journalism, oral interpretation, and debate. Students will learn effective pedagogical practices for teaching investigation and reporting of events, presentation of literature through oral interpretation, and generation and construction of effective arguments.
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 sciences; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 sciences, the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 sciences; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Note Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 social science; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 social science; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 social science; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Note Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education
SEED 417 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-12 physical education; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-12 physical education; the ability to assess student learning in K-12 physical education; and to apply these knowledge, skills and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Note No credit if PE 480 is taken
Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 math; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 math; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Note Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education
Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of 7-12 language arts, integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to 7-12 language arts; the ability to assess student learning in 7-12 language arts; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Note Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education
Introduction to the teaching of basic reading skills in all content areas of K-12 and secondary education. Methods, materials, and research findings used in teaching discipline-specific reading.
Note Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education
(C) denotes common course
This course is designed to introduce and prepare students to teach new English language learners in diverse classrooms. This course focuses on curriculum, instruction, and assessment methods for teaching English as a new language to multicultural students in rural and urban settings.
SEED 464 - Linguistics and Language Acquisition for P-12 ELL Teachers
This course will introduce the key components of language including phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax and semantics and develop a basic understanding of language acquisition for P-12 students learning English as a new language.
SEED 466 - P-12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment for ELL
Students will learn current research-based methods of instruction, curriculum development, and program assessment for P-12 English Language Learners. This course is designed to fulfill state requirements for the ELL endorsement.
SEED 470 - P-12 Reading Methods for English Languages Learners
Students will learn current research-based methods of reading instruction, curriculum development, and assessment for P-12 English Language Learners. This course is designed to fulfill state requirements for the ELL endorsement.
Students preparing for teaching in the secondary school will observe, participate, and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved elementary school.
Note Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education and Instructor consent
An additional mandatory fee applies to this course.
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Includes senior project and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Provides an introduction to the profession of social work, including where it is practiced, ways of working, philosophy, and functions. The course also provides a current and historical examination of the nature and scope of the social welfare system in the United States and its functions.
The course will provide students with research methods and skills to build knowledge for practice; evaluate their own practice through research processes; and to evaluate service delivery in all areas of social work practice. Students will learn both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and research designs for scientific inquiry into the above areas.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Registration restrictions: Declared Social Work major or instructor concent.
Note Registration restriction: Admission to the major
SOCW 321 - Statistical Applications in Social Work
This course will prepare students to accurately evaluate social work interventions and asses practices evidence on which to base intervention decisions through the use of statistical procedures. The purpose of this course is to provide a basic understanding and application of statistics as used in social work practice to evaluate social work research, and interventions and social work practice.
The course provides students with evidence-based theories and approaches for professional generalist practice with communities and organizations. The course links micro practice to the larger macro systems.
SOCW 340 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment across the Lifespan
The course covers life-span development through the biological, social/cultural and psychological perspectives of individual development. Students are introduced to the knowledge, values, skills and theoretical frameworks used in generalist social work practice.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course pre/co-requisite: SOCW 200 or 210
Mezzo level social work practice course providing students with knowledge, skills and competencies for entry level generalist practice with families and groups. The course will provide evidence-based theories and practice models for mezzo level practice.
A study of the development, and limitations of social welfare/social policy that authorizes and regulates the delivery of social welfare and social services programming in the United States. A strong emphasis is placed on students gaining an understanding of, and knowledge and skill in the analysis of social policy.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: POLS 100, SOCW 200
SOCW 480 - Social Work with Aging Populations and People with Disabilities
Students will explore how disabilities and aging impact individuals, families, organizations, communities, and regions in contemporary American society. Students will study the social services delivery system that responds to the needs of individuals with disabilities and individuals through the aging process. Policy issues that impact aging persons and persons with disabilities along with social work practice approaches will be studied. Students will conduct individual research in an area of interest and the course will use the Gero-Rich Competency Scale to enhance student learning.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of child welfare services from an historical, theoretical and practice perspective. Services to children and their families are divided into: support services to families or those which enhance family life, supplemental services that help the struggling family to maintain or regain balance, and substitute services or those that provide for the child when the family cannot on either a temporary or permanent basis. Each service is considered from the point of view of etiology, rationale of the services, and provision of the services, how the consumer views the service, and the trend that may affect the future provision of the service. Services are also discussed in the light of their provision to a variety of diverse populations. The course will include an introduction to the Indian Child Welfare Act and services to Native American children and families.
This course is an introduction to mental health and mental illness for social work students that addresses relevant evidence in neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry. By understanding selected categories of mental disorders in DSM-5 in historical context, students will develop an initial critical understanding of mental health issues. Special attention focuses on future directions for social work practice and research in mental health.
SOCW 486 - Social Work and Native Families and Children
Social Work with Native Children and Families is intended to provide the student with a critical consideration of cultural responsiveness and social work practice with Native American populations and communities. The course topics will include cultural competency, Native American history, issues of social justice and oppression, the Indian Child Welfare Act, Native culture, social issues affecting children and families, and culturally specific social work practice models and interventions.
The course is designed to develop trauma-informed generalist practitioners who can apply trauma informed conceptual frameworks to their practice with children, adolescents and families across the professional service arena. The course will introduce students to the Core Concepts of trauma-informed generalist social work practice.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Registration restriction: Sophomore or higher status.
Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems and Special Projects. Student complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Registration restriction: Permission from Director of Field (Social Work)
A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues - their significance and current policies and action.
This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #3
A course designed to prepare the student for writing social science papers and other written communications. This course is intended for students in pre-professional programs, and will provide practical writing and editing experience.
This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #1
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: ENGL 101, SOC 100
A review of theories and research in the major areas of social psychology. This course includes person perception, attitude change, attraction, aggression, altruism and group dynamics.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: PSYC 101
Courtship and marriage period given special emphasis, as are problems of mate selection, marital adjustments, reproduction, child-parent relations, divorce, and later years of marriage.
This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #3
The study of human sexuality as it relates to anthropology and sociology. Topics include: primate sexuality, evolution of sexuality, human reproductive physiology, sexual behavior in non-Western cultures, and sociological perspectives on sexuality in contemporary American society.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: ANTH 210 or SOC 100 or SOCW 200
An introduction to the nature of theories of human, social and cultural behavior and their construction. Major approaches from anthropology and sociology will be examined in order to better comprehend elements essential to generating knowledge of social behavior.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: SOC 100, ANTH 210
A review of the origins and development of sociological thought, with particular reference to the emergence of American sociology as a research discipline.
Note Registration restriction: Six hours of Sociology
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
This course examines the nature of negatively evaluated behaviors and the process by which customs, rules and normative structure of society are constructed.
Note Authority to offer effective spring 2014.
Crosslist with CJUS 402, dual list with CJUS 502 and SOC 502.
(C) Denotes common course.
An examination of the research process, including research design, questionnaire construction, interviewing techniques and the analysis and interpretation of data.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: SOC 100 or 150; SOC 309
A study of the bases, varieties, changes, and consequences of systems of stratification. Major attention is directed to social class patterns in American society.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150
Note Registration restriction: Six hours of Sociology
An investigation of relationships between culture, social structure, and personality. Current research in anthropology, social psychology and sociology is utilized.
Note Registration restriction: Six hours of Sociology or Anthropology
An examination of ethnic and cultural minorities in American society. Particular attention is directed to the etiology and consequences of prejudice and discrimination.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: SOC 100
Study of the history and theory of justice and the treatment of the adult and juvenile offender, considering the processes from trial through execution of sentence.
An examination of the history of adult and juvenile treatment and punishment. Emphasis is upon contemporary community based treatment as well as traditional prison-based incarceration. The process of sentencing, particularly the role of the pre-sentence investigation (PSI) is covered. Special attention is devoted to internship and career possibilities in the corrections arena.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: SOC 351
Comprehensive study of the aged population in American society. Including discussions of socio-demographic changes, life course issues, relevant social policy, and cross-cultural comparisons.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: SOC 100
A study of human populations with respect to size, distribution, and structure, with emphasis on theories of population growth and decline, population policies, and impacts on the environment
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150
This course provides an introduction to the field of medical sociology. It examines the social aspects and components of health, illness, patient-healthcare worker relationships and healthcare systems.
An examination of educational systems from a sociological point of view. The social organization of the American public school, and the relations between the school and the community are emphasized.
Note Registration restriction: Six hours of Sociology
(C) denotes common course
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollments are generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
Note Registration restriction: Six hours of Sociology, (C) denotes common course
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.
This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4
Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening, and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.
This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: SPAN 101
Medical Spanish I will introduce students to anatomical vocabulary and medical terminology in Spanish as well as to culturally appropriate communication between health-care providers and patients. The students will systematically learn the elementary grammar structures, providing a linguistic base of knowledge. In addition, the curriculum will involve a community component. The course is intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish.
A continuation of Medical Spanish I, Medical Spanish II will extend students’ knowledge of anatomical vocabulary and medical terminology in Spanish and of culturally appropriate communication between health-care providers and patients. The students will continue to learn grammar structures, building on the linguistic base of knowledge acquired in Medical Spanish I. In addition, the curriculum will involve a community component.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: SPAN 120
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Students use previously learned elements of fundamental Spanish to improve speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Authentic materials promote the understanding of Hispanic culture.
This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: SPAN 102
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
The course consists of readings in Spanish with a focus on current events and social issues in Latin America. It includes discussions and writing components.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: SPAN 202.
This course will build on the student’s previous knowledge of the Spanish language with a specific emphasis on the language a health professional will need when communicating with a patient. Medical terminology, anatomy, personal information, and expression of feelings will be at the core of the course. The course will also address related cultural issues.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: A solid base of skills up to Spanish 202, an appropriate placement test score, or permission from the Spanish Program. The course is cross-listed and applicable to the Health Sciences and Languages, Linguistics & Philosophy Departments.
Intensive review of the system of rules underlying the Spanish language with special attention given to oral and written communication and composition. This course builds on the basic grammatical concepts acquired through the SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201, SPAN 202 sequence that are tested through the qualifying Intermediate Assessment.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: SPAN 202
SPAN 330 - Reading and Writing for Communication (C)
Development of reading and writing proficiency through examination of writings from the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis on vocabulary needed to read and discuss literary and authentic periodistic readings. Introduction to research methods will also be included.
Prerequisites and Corequisites USD Prerequisite: SPAN 320 [No co-requisite for USD]
SDSU Co-requisite: SPAN 310
Note New to USD Fall 2013.
(C) denotes common course
Introduces the intermediate/advanced student of Spanish to the sound system of the language. Emphasis on developing the students ability to understand and to produce sounds unique to the Spanish language.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course Prerequisites: SPAN 320 or SPAN 330
SPAN 350 - Spanish for Business Communications (C)
An introduction to the Spanish language of everyday business dealings and an overview of practical and relevant information necessary for people doing business in Spanish-speaking countries.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: SPAN 202 and either SPAN 320 or SPAN 330.
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course Prerequisites: SPAN 320 or SPAN 330
Selected film studies topics in Spanish and/or Latin American Cinemas. The course is taught in Spanish, and the films are generally viewed in Spanish with English subtitles.
Prerequisites and Corequisites USD Prerequisite: SPAN 320 or SPAN 330
SDSU Prerequisite: None
Note (C) Denotes common course
New to USD Fall 2013
An in-depth study of Spanish linguistics; may include advanced phonetics, syntax, aspects of the history of the Spanish language and the varieties of Spanish spoken throughout the world.
Prerequisites and Corequisites USD Prerequisite: SPAN 320 or SPAN 330
SDSU Prerequisite: SPAN 310 and SPAN 330
Note (C) Denotes common course
New to USD Fall 2013.
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course Prerequisites: SPAN 320 or SPAN 330