May 22, 2024  
University Catalog 2018-2019 
    
University Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Educational Administration (Doctoral)

  
  • EDAD 6080 - Legislative Action and Educational Policy


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program in Education. Examination of legal processes governing educational policy, including significant laws, legal principles, recent litigation, controlling relationships of schools to student and teacher rights and duties, administrative behavior, etc. Focuses on connections between legislative/judicial action and social, political and economic forces affecting education.

  
  • EDAD 6260 - Designing and Writing the Doctoral Dissertation Proposal


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission into Doctoral Program. Incorporates a writing workshop approach to help students develop effective academic writing strategies, describe the design of the dissertation, prepare a timeline, and write required chapters of a dissertation proposal. May be repeated once for credit. Graded ABCDF or Credit /No Credit.
     

  
  • EDAD 6701 - Governance and Administration of Colleges and Universities


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership. History, research, policies, perspectives and leadership practices that shape governance structures in colleges and universities, with emphasis on the function of governing units and associated administrative roles and responsibilities.

  
  • EDAD 6704 - Law and Policy for Postsecondary Leadership


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership or consent of instructor and program director. Overview of national, state, and regional laws and policies impacting postsecondary leadership. Introduces theoretical and conceptual approaches for evaluating current policy issues and challenges facing U.S. Higher Education.

  
  • EDAD 6705 - Transformational Leadership in Community Colleges


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership or consent of instructor and program director. Introduction to the foundational literature on the historical, social, and political contexts of the community college. Examines the missions, institutional structures and stakeholders, and contemporary demographics and outcomes in community colleges.

  
  • EDAD 6920 - Doctoral Seminar: Special Topics in Educational Leadership for Pre K-16 Education


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission to Doctoral Program. Contemporary issues in Pre K-16 education: Interdisciplinary perspectives on California’s education system; current and future challenges for Pre K-16 alignment; equitable distribution of resources; new strategies for organizational change and transformation. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • EDAD 6950 - Guided Study for the Dissertation


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Admission into Doctoral Program. Faculty coaching and structured activities to support completion of dissertation proposal and advancement to candidacy; conducting pilot studies, students refine literature review, research questions, design, and methods of data collection. May be repeated up to 3 times. Graded ABCDF or Credit /No Credit.


Educational Foundations (Undergraduate)

  
  • EDFN 1090 - Introduction to Statistics and Data Interpretation


    (3)
    Co-Requisite: EDFN 1091 if supported instruction is required. Introduction to statistics and data analysis and interpretation using quantitative reasoning and mathematical concepts, including descriptive and inferential statistics and analysis methods for understanding basic research data, with real-life applications in the contexts of education and human services. Graded ABCDF.

     

    C-ID MATH 110:

    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

     

    GE B4

  
  • EDFN 1091 - Introduction to Statistics Workshop


    (1)
    Co-requisite: EDFN 1090. Mathematics skills development needed for success in EDFN 1090. Learning principles for successful university study in mastering quantitative reasoning and becoming independent learners through the development of effective study skills. Graded: CR/NC.

  
  • EDFN 2010 - Social and Demographic Landscapes of Urban Schooling


    (3)
    Use of digital technology and resources to locate, retrieve, and examine population characteristics (including demographics, educational attainment, and income) related to educational outcomes and issues of social equity in urban schools and their surrounding communities.

  
  • EDFN 3130 - Diversity, Intersectionality, Major Racial/Ethnic Groups in U.S. Schooling, and Equality of Educational Opportunity and Social Justice


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of Blocks A and B4, and additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D.  An examination of diversity, the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality, with a focus on experiences of major racial/ethnic groups in relation to U.S. schools and educational equality.  

    GE UD D (re)
  
  • EDFN 4130 - Introduction to Psychological Foundations of Education


    (2)
    Introduction to psychological research, theory, and practices in human development related to learning, motivation, and metacognition in educational settings. 

  
  • EDFN 4131 - Psychological Foundations of Education


    (3)
    Psychological research, theory, and practices in human development related to  learning, motivation, and metacognition in urban educational settings.

  
  • EDFN 4200 - Educational Foundations: Diversity and Equity in Urban Schools


    (2)
    Foundational study of schooling focusing on the intersectionality of race/class/gender/sexuality, the educational experience of non-dominant racial, cultural, and socioeconomic groups, and equality of educational opportunity in urban schools.

     

  
  • EDFN 4400 - Educational Foundations: Schooling in a Diverse Society


    (3)
    Study of the historical, cultural, social, and legal foundations of education with an emphasis on the intersectionality of race/class/gender/sexuality and the educational experience of non-dominant racial, cultural, and socioeconomic groups.

  
  • EDFN 4520 - Statistics in Education


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Recommended one year of algebra. Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics basic to understanding and conducting educational research, including measures of central tendency, variability, co-variability, sampling theory, interval estimation, testing statistical hypotheses.


Educational Foundations (Graduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser

Classified graduate standing is required for admission, except that postbaccalaureate students may enroll in 5000-level courses that are required in a credential program

  
  • EDFN 5000 - Research Methods in Education


    (3)
    Introduction to research methods in education including survey of educational research methods, and planning and proposing a research study in various educational fields with implications for educational decision-making.

     

  
  • EDFN 5001 - Research Methods Seminar


    (2)
    Methodological and statistical data analysis techniques used in the research processes. Lab techniques include hands-on experience on data collection, data entry, data analysis, and reporting.

  
  • EDFN 5050 - Seminar in Qualitative Research in Education


    (3)
    Introduction to qualitative research theory and methodology in education; interpretation, data collection, and analysis; practitioner research.

  
  • EDFN 5060 - Seminar in Comparative and International Education


    (3)
    The study of select educational systems around the world with a particular focus on the interrelatedness of national education systems and the globalization of educational policies and practices.

  
  • EDFN 5070 - Seminar in History of Education


    (3)
    Historical analysis of major aspects and dimensions of schooling in the United States with an emphasis on understanding issues in contemporary urban schooling.

     

  
  • EDFN 5080 - Seminar in Philosophy of Education


    (3)
    Selected current philosophies of education and their applications to educative process. Particular attention to philosophical analysis of issues related to multilingual/multicultural and urban education.

  
  • EDFN 5090 - Seminar in Queer Studies in Education

    (Also listed as WGSS 5090)
    (3)
    This course explores issues of disruption and critical change in education through the lens of queer theory and reviews policies and practices that impact the experiences of LGBTQ individuals.

  
  • EDFN 5100 - Seminar in Learning Theory and Education


    (3)
    Recent significant developments in learning and motivation theories with emphasis on classroom application for children, youth, and adults.   

     

  
  • EDFN 5250 - Seminar in Sociology of Education


    (3)
    A study of theory and major concepts from the sociology of education and contemporary social theory as related to urban schooling.

  
  • EDFN 5300 - Seminar in Advanced Study in Human Development: Vygotskian Theory and Perspectives


    (3)
    Prerequisite: EDFN 4131 or consent of the instructor. Vygotskian theory and perspectives on human development and learning with an emphasis on the role of culture and sociocultural context in human cognition and learning.

  
  • EDFN 5410 - Evaluation of State and Federal Programs


    (3)
    Prerequisites:  EDFN 5000 or equivalent and EDFN 4520. An introduction to program evaluation designs and approaches; a survey of issues dealing with conducting evaluations of federal and state programs, including grant proposals and human subjects principles.

  
  • EDFN 5500 - Contemporary Social Theory and Issues in Urban Education


    (3)
    Introduction to and examination of conceptual frameworks and methods of contemporary social theories (e.g., social reproduction theory, postmodernist/postructuralist theory, feminist theory, postcolonial theory, critical race theory, and critical pedagogy as related to issues of class, race/ethnicity, gender, power, and equity in urban schooling.

  
  • EDFN 5520 - Seminar in Policy and Politics in Education


    (3)
    This course explores traditional and alternative approaches to the study of policy for urban educational contexts covering key concepts such as power relationships in policy environments, policy-making processes, policy texts, and implementation practices.

  
  • EDFN 5930 - Survey Research: Introduction to Survey Research and Design


    (3)
    Topics include survey methods, survey construction, design and sampling, data collection and analysis, and report writing.

  
  • EDFN 5950 - Field Experience in Evaluation (Practicum)


    (3)
    Prerequisites: EDFN 4520, EDFN 5000/EDFN5001 or equivalent, EDFN 5410. Supervised field experience in evaluation provides students with practical experience through completion of a direct interaction with professional staff responsible for evaluation of program(s) and/or assessment of students in the local area. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDFN 5960 - Comprehensive Exam


    (0)
    Graded CR/NC

  
  • EDFN 5970 - Graduate Research


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: EDFN 5000, instructor consent to act as sponsor, division approval of project prior to registration. Independent research under guidance of faculty. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDFN 5980 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: A B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate work in education, consent of division chair and of instructor to act as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced topics in field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • EDFN 5990A - Thesis Planning


    (2)
    Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, written approval of thesis chair. Prior to completion, student will have completed draft of thesis proposal, selected a thesis committee, and submitted draft of thesis proposal to thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.

     

     

  
  • EDFN 5990B - Thesis


    (2)
    Prerequisites: EDFN 5990A and written approval of thesis chair. Completion of thesis or project or substantial progress toward completion under the direct supervision of the thesis or project committeeGraded CR/NC.  Repeatable for up to 4 units.

  
  • EDFN 5995A - Project Planning


    (2)
    Prerequisites: EDFN 4520, EDFN 5000, advancement to candidacy, written approval of project chair. Prior to completion, student will have completed draft of project proposal, selected a project committee, and submitted draft of project proposal to project committee. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDFN 5995B - Project


    (2)
    Prerequisites: EDFN 5995A and, written approval of project chair. Completion of the project or substantial progress toward completion under the direct supervision of the project committee. Graded CR/NC; repeatable up to 4 units.


Educational Foundations (Doctoral)

  
  • EDFN 6020 - Research Methodologies for Urban Educational Leadership


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission to Doctoral Program. Research methods applicable to equity and inclusion issues impacting urban education. Topics include qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods research designs, measurement, evaluating quality in educational research, elements of a research proposal.

  
  • EDFN 6030 - Introduction to Doctoral Research


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program. Orientation for the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership; expectations, commitments and the practice of inquiry in doctoral cultures; accessing technology and library resources, working with research faculty and community partners. Graded ABCDF or Credit/No Credit.

     

    *Semester units

  
  • EDFN 6051 - Laboratories of Practice: Research Lab


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program and EDFN 6030. Faculty-supervised research practicum; research activities leading up to and through students’ dissertation research; faculty and student peers explore and examine research design, fieldwork/data collection techniques, data analysis procedures, and emerging findings. Must be repeated for credit until completion of the dissertation.

  
  • EDFN 6052 - Laboratories of Practice: Community Research Lab


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program and EDFN 6051. Faculty-supervised field practicum with community partners on the issues and research needs of local educational organizations; exploring communities as research settings; applying community experiences to planning dissertation research. Must be repeated for credit two times.

  
  • EDFN 6140 - Evaluation Methods for Urban Educational Leadership


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission into Doctoral Program. A comprehensive survey of program evaluation principles, methodologies, designs, effective use of evaluation data for decision making, and state and federal evaluation requirements for educational leaders.

  
  • EDFN 6410 - Using Quantitative Methods to Analyze Inequitable Schooling Outcomes and to Target Improvement


    (4)
    Prerequisite: Admission to Doctoral Program. Statistical analysis for education using national datasets of schooling outcomes; contingency tables/Chi Square analysis, T-test, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, and design applications including higher order factorials, repeated measures.

  
  • EDFN 6411 - Using Qualitative Research to Explore Teaching and Learning for Diverse Urban Settings


    (4)
    Prerequisite: Admission to Doctoral Program. Traditions and methods of qualitative research; knowledge and skills to understand, design and conduct qualitative research; using qualitative data and analyses to identify and understand educational issues and problems.

  
  • EDFN 6412 - Practitioner Research Embedded in School Communities


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Admission to doctoral program; EDFN 641A and 641B. Students engage in field-based studies relevant to school communities that may be qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method and that foster organizational learning and problem solving through systematic inquiry and reflection.
     

  
  • EDFN 6420 - Statistical Analysis for Doctoral Students


    (2)
    Prerequisite:  Admission into Doctoral Program. Overview of descriptive and inferential statistics (parametric and non-parametric) for understanding and conducting research.  Emphasis on equipping future educational leaders with tools and conceptual understanding to make informed, data-driven decisions. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDFN 6430 - Survey Research for Doctoral Students


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Admission into Doctoral Program or consent of instructor and program director. Designing and conducting survey research and evaluation for dissertation studies. Topics covered: survey methods, survey construction, design and sampling, data collection and analysis, and writing findings for the dissertation.

  
  • EDFN 6500 - Research Seminar: Special Topics on Research Methods for Education


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program or permission of instructor and Ed.D. program director. Research-oriented coverage of a single topic not contained in a regular course. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester units.

  
  • EDFN 6510 - Research Seminar: Special Topics in Educational Disciplines


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program or permission of instructor and Ed.D. Program Director. Courses cover specific topics, current issues, and innovations related to an educational discipline that are not otherwise presented in a regular course. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester units.
     

  
  • EDFN 6520 - Academic Writing and Publication for Doctoral Students


    (2)
    Prerequisites: Admission into Doctoral Program. Examination of discourse conventions for academic genres, audiences, and purposes. Practice in strategies for writing and revising for varying professional purposes and audiences. Developing academic conference and publication proposals or manuscripts. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • EDFN 6702 - Leadership for Student Development and Academic Success in Colleges and Universities


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership. Research and models of organizational cultures and leadership practices that foster successful academic and career development for diverse populations of students in urban community colleges and higher education institutions.

  
  • EDFN 6980 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1-9)
    Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced topics in field; regular meetings with faculty sponsor. Can be taken for 1-3 semester units. May be repeated for up to 6 semester units of credit.

  
  • EDFN 6990 - Doctoral Dissertation


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy for Ed.D. degree. Continuous enrollment required while student is working on dissertation. May be repeated for credit. Graded Credit or No Credit.


Elementary Education (Undergraduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the division and approval of the graduate adviser: EDEL 4000, 4150-4190, 4310, 4650

  
  • EDCI 4010 - English Language Development


    (3)
    Introduction to language acquisition, and related cultural aspects of learning in urban classrooms; analysis, application, evaluation of strategies for teaching language arts for first and second language development, ELD strategies.  Includes laboratory experiences in a field setting.

  
  • EDCI 4270 - Current Topics in Multicultural Children’s Literature


    (3)
    An introduction to the use of multicultural children’s literature in the classroom. Survey, analysis and current trends and topics in relation to the use of multicultural children’s literature..  Graded ABC-/NC.

     

  
  • EDCI 4310 - Advanced Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Schools


    (3)
    Prerequisite: EDEL 4170 or EDSE 4212M or instructor consent.  Advanced analysis, application, and evaluation of strategies for teaching and learning of mathematics in various socioeconomic and cultural milieu.

  
  • EDCI 4330 - Special Topics in Mathematics for Teachers


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.  Instructional laboratory for teachers; current strategies, materials, and terminology for teaching specific domains from Mathematics Framework for California public schools.

  
  • EDCI 4350 - Using Digital Tools in Teaching Problem Solving and Modeling in Mathematics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Instructional laboratory on how digital tools can be utilized in teaching mathematics, with a special emphasis on problem solving and modeling.

  
  • EDCI 4510 - Teaching Science in Elementary School


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience. Intensive study in teaching science in elementary school; exploration, analysis, interpretation, and implementation of modern teaching trends, issues, and materials, with urban emphasis.

  
  • EDCI 4730 - Storytelling for Teachers


    (3)
    Developing skills of storytelling methods in social and cultural settings such as classrooms. Using and Applying strategies of storytelling through concurrent field site experiences in the community. Lecture  2 hours, activity  1 hour. Graded ABC-/NC

  
  • EDCI 4881 - Support Supervision in Field Experiences


    (2)
    This course is restricted to students in the Cal State LA University Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credential Internship Programs. It provides supervision and support in instruction to interns in their classrooms.  (May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit). Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDCI 4882 - Support Supervision in Field Experiences


    (3)
    This course is restricted to students in the Cal State LA University Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credential Internship Programs. It provides supervision and support in instruction to interns in their classrooms. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDCI 4883 - Support Supervision in Field Experiences


    (3)
    This course is restricted to students in the Cal State LA University Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credential Internship Programs. It provides supervision and support in instruction to interns in their classrooms. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDEL 4120 - Emergent Literacy


    (3)
    Basic concepts of emergent literacy, strategies for teaching beginning reading/writing, phonemic awareness, phonics and other word-attack skills, assessment, linguistic diversity, children’s literature, and related legislative actions and initiatives.

  
  • EDEL 4150 - Curriculum and Teaching of Reading and Language Arts


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Charter College of Education Credential Programs. Must be taken concurrently with EDEL 4151. Analysis, application, and evaluation of strategies for teaching reading and language arts in various milieu, emphasizing comprehension, decoding skills and strategies. Includes laboratory experiences in a field setting.

  
  • EDEL 4150C - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Reading/Language Arts - Chinese


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of all Professional Education courses of multiple subject credential program. Analysis, application, and evaluation of strategies for teaching reading in various milieu, emphasizing comprehension, phonics and other decoding skills and strategies. Includes observation and participation in a field setting. This course is offered in English/Chinese combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

  
  • EDEL 4150K - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Reading/Language Arts - Korean


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of all Professional Education courses of Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application, and evaluation of strategies for teaching reading in various milieu, emphasizing comprehension, phonics and other decoding skills and strategies. Includes observation and participation in a field setting. This course is offered in English/Korean combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

  
  • EDEL 4150S - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Reading/Language Arts - Spanish


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of all Professional Education courses of Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application, and evaluation of strategies for teaching reading in various milieu, emphasizing comprehension, phonics and other decoding skills and strategies. Includes observation and participation in a field setting. This course is offered in English/Spanish combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

     

  
  • EDEL 4160 - Curriculum and Teaching of Writing/Language Arts


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Formal admission to the multiple subject credential program. Taken concurrently with EDEL 4161. Analysis, application, and evaluation of teaching writing and related language arts in various milieu, emphasizing skills and strategies addressing spelling, grammar, handwriting, children’s literature, oral language, and listening.

     

     

  
  • EDEL 4160C - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Writing/Language Arts - Chinese


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of all Professional Education courses of Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application, and evaluation of teaching writing and related language arts in various milieu, emphasizing skills and strategies addressing spelling, grammar, handwriting, children’s literature, oral language, and listening. Includes observation and participation in a field setting. This course is offered in English/Chinese combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

  
  • EDEL 4160K - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Writing/Language Arts - Korean


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of all Professional Education courses of Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application, and evaluation of teaching writing and related language arts in various milieu, emphasizing skills and strategies addressing spelling, grammar, handwriting, children’s literature, oral language, and listening. Includes observation and participation in a field setting. This course is offered in English/Korean combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

  
  • EDEL 4160S - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Writing/Language Arts - Spanish


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of all Professional Education courses of Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application, and evaluation of teaching writing and related language arts in various milieu, emphasizing skills and strategies addressing spelling, grammar, handwriting, children’s literature, oral language, and listening. Includes observation and participation in a field setting. This course is offered in English/Spanish combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

  
  • EDEL 4170 - Curriculum and Teaching of Elementary Mathematics


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GE MATH certification. Admission to a CCOE Credential Program. Taken concurrently with EDEL 4171. Analysis, application and evaluation of strategies for teaching mathematics in various socioeconomic and cultural milieu.

  
  • EDEL 4170C - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Mathematics - Chinese


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of all Professional Education courses of Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application and evaluation of strategies for teaching mathematics in various socioeconomic and cultural milieu. Includes observation and participation in a field setting. This course is offered in English/Chinese combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

  
  • EDEL 4170K - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Mathematics - Korean


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Professional Education courses of Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application and evaluation of strategies for teaching mathematics in various socioeconomic and cultural milieu. Includes observation and participation in a field setting. This course is offered in English/Korean combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

  
  • EDEL 4170S - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Mathematics - Spanish


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of all Professional Education courses of Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application and evaluation of strategies for teaching mathematics in various socioeconomic and cultural milieu. Includes observation and participation in a field setting. This course is offered in English/Spanish combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

  
  • EDEL 4180 - Curriculum and Teaching of Elementary School Science


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission to the multiple subject credential program. Must be taken concurrently with EDEL 4181.  Analysis, application, evaluation of strategies for transformative teaching of elementary school science in in urban classrooms.  

  
  • EDEL 4180S - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Science - Spanish


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of all Professional Education courses of Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application, evaluation of strategies for teaching science in various socioeconomic and cultural milieu. Course consists of seminar. This course is offered in English/Spanish combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

  
  • EDEL 4190 - Curriculum and Transformative Teaching of Social Science


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Admission to the multiple subject teaching credential program. Analysis, application, evaluation of strategies methodologies, themes, and issues in teaching social science in urban classrooms.  Includes classroom experiences to scaffold development of transformative educational leaders.

  
  • EDEL 4190S - Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Social Science - Spanish


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Completion of all Professional Education courses of Multiple Subject Credential program. Analysis, application, evaluation of strategies for teaching social science in various socioeconomic and cultural milieu. Assessment point for progress on professional portfolio. Includes observation and participation in a field setting. This course is offered in English/Spanish combination. Bilingual authorization standards are also emphasized.

  
  • EDEL 4210 - Teaching Language Arts in Elementary School


    (3)
    Intensive study in teaching language arts in elementary school. Exploration, analysis, interpretation, and implementation of modern teaching trends and issues, with urban emphasis.

  
  • EDEL 4240 - Methods of Using Creative Dramatics with Children


    (3)
    Methods of using creative dramatics and educational drama as essential to language arts and literacy across the curriculum for K-8 students. A preservice or inservice course for librarians and teachers. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour.

  
  • EDEL 4320 - Teaching STEM for Early Childhood


    (3)
    Professional course presenting methods and materials for teaching STEM to children, prekindergarten through grade three.

     

  
  • EDEL 4455 - Fieldwork in Residency: Multiple Subjects


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Formal admission into the ULRN Accelerated Dual Credential option and permission from the department. On site laboratory experience consisting of demonstration of instructional competencies specified for the Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential under supervision and guidance of university supervisor with cooperation of supervising classroom teacher(s). May be repeated for credit with Division approval. Required for fall or spring semester. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDEL 4610 - Curriculum Procedures and Assessment in Early Childhood Education


    (3)
    Designing learning experiences to address developmental characteristics of preschool/kindergarten children in diverse urban settings. Administration, analysis, and interpretation of formal and informal assessments. Observation/participation in early education classrooms required.

  
  • EDEL 4620 - The Role of Play in Learning


    (3)
    Prerequisite: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certificate of Clearance or California Child Development permit. Dynamics of the role of group and individual play in children’s learning. Emphasis on understanding human development, behavior, and adult facilitation of learning. Observation in early education settings required.

  
  • EDEL 4630 - Preschool-Kindergarten Education: Language and Literacy


    (3)
    Instructional strategies bridging preschool and kindergarten in diverse urban settings; including theoretical frameworks, first - and second-language and literacy acquisition, and authentic assessment practices.

  
  • EDEL 4650 - Directed Teaching: Preschool


    (8)
    Directed teaching for credential at preschool level. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDEL 4660 - Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Classroom: Needs and Opportunities


    (3)
    Multicultural education and anti bias curriculum development for early childhood education; focus on cross-cultural perspectives and their effects on behavior, learning, and teaching.

  
  • EDEL 4670 - School/Family/Community Partnerships in Urban Learning


    (3)
    Examination of family, community, societal, cultural, and ideological influences on children’s learning and schooling. Emphasis on strategies to integrate urban family members, as well as community resources, into the teaching-learning process. Field-based experiences required.

  
  • EDEL 4880 - Directed Teaching: Multiple Subject


    (7)
    Prerequisites. Completion of all professional education courses, EDFN 4400, EDSP 4000. Corequisite: EDEL 4881. On-site laboratory experience consisting of teaching multiple subjects under direction of University supervisor with cooperation of supervising classroom teacher(s). May be repeated for credit with division approval. Graded CR/NC only.

  
  • EDEL 4881 - Reflection, Synthesis and Assessment of Directed Teaching


    (1)
    Prerequisites: Completion of all courses in Blocks One-Three, EDFN 4400, EDSP 4000. Corequisite: EDEL 4880. Seminar to accompany directed teaching to provide candidates opportunities for self- and peer- reflection, professional growth, and summative program portfolio assessment.

  
  • EDEL 4890 - Demonstration of Instructional Competencies


    (7)
    Prerequisites: Completion of all professional education courses, EDFN 4400, EDSP 4000. Corequisite: EDEL 4881. Demonstration of competencies related to instructional skills specified for components leading to completion of approved preliminary multiple subject credential program requirements. Restricted to field-based candidates currently employed as full-time teachers. May be repeated for credit with division approval. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDEL 4900 - Problems in Elementary Education


    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Investigation of unique problems in elementary education. Specific topic announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.

  
  • EDEL 4990 - Undergraduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly and final report submitted. May be repeated for credit.


Elementary Education (Graduate)

Classified graduate standing is required for admission, except that postbaccalaureate students may enroll in 5000-level courses that are required in a credential program.
 

  
  • EDCI 5310 - Seminar: Research in Teaching Mathematics


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. Analysis of research on instruction and learning; application of implications of research to the solution of classroom problems. An action research project, including an extensive review of the literature, is required.

  
  • EDCI 5800 - Computer Applications for Teaching Mathematics and Science


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.  Development of criteria for selecting courseware and strategies for using them in the teaching of mathematics and science in schools.

  
  • EDCI 5900 - Creating a Healthy and Effective Classroom Climate


    (3)
    Creating advanced examination of the area of classroom management; stategies for creating a healthy classroom environment.

  
  • EDEL 5250 - Reading, Writing and Related Language Arts Across the Curriculum


    (3)
    Prerequisites: EDEL 4150 & EDEL 4160, or EDSE 4501 & EDSE 4502, or equivalent or EDUR status, or teaching credential or instructor consent. Investigation of Prekindergarten - Middle School comprehensive reading, writing, and related language arts instruction, research base, and applications. Literature-based action research project across the curriculum.

 

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