EDUC Courses
EDUC 2207
Children's Learning and Development in Educational Settings
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Introduction to developmental and learning theories of children/teens. Emphasis on observations/interactions with culturally and linguistically diverse learners. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Crosslisted as CD/
EDUC 2207. Formerly CD/EDUC 207.
EDUC 2270
Special Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly EDUC 270.
EDUC 3300
Historical, Philosophical, and Social Foundations of Public Education
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of one lower-division course in GE Area 4 (GE Areas D1 or D2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Historical, philosophical, and social foundations of public education in relation to school curriculum, instruction and dispositions of effective teachers. Structured observation and participation in PK-12 public schools with attention to instructional practices for diverse learners. 2 seminars, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 300.
EDUC 4400
Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
Individual investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Repeatable up to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Formerly EDUC 400.
EDUC 4402
Learning to Teach PK-8 Health and Physical Education with Diverse Populations
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Instructional methodologies in health and physical education. Design and implementation of elementary school instruction to address standards for health and physical education. Course offered in hybrid format with classroom-based and online learning. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 402.
EDUC 4403
Developing Teachers of Color
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and completion of GE Area 6 (GE Area F for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Developing and supporting teachers of Color in elementary and secondary (PK-12) education. Focus on structural factors associated with underrepresentation of teachers of Color, culturally sustaining pedagogies, and resources to support teachers of Color. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 403.
EDUC 4405
Social, Historical and Cultural Influences on Latinx Students in Education
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: SPAN 203 or SPAN 2202 with a grade of B or better or consent of instructor. Socio-cultural, historical, political, economic, and educational systems in Latin America and the United States. Factors that influence identity and Latinx schooling experience. Half of the course is delivered in Spanish. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 405.
EDUC 4411
Fundamentals of Teaching
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SU
Prerequisite: Admission to Single Subject Credential Program.
Inquiry into sociocultural, historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of education. Introduction to curriculum design that supports disciplinary literacy development. Emphasis on teaching culturally and linguistically diverse learners in secondary schools. Course offered online only. 4 lectures. Formerly EDUC 416.
EDUC 4412
Access to Learning for a More Equitable Society
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program.
The role of race, ethnicity, language, and inequality in public school experiences of diverse learners. Organization and design of culturally democratic secondary school classrooms contextualized within access to learning. 4 lectures. Formerly EDUC 412.
EDUC 4418
Teaching Emergent Bilingual Students and Students with Alternative Support Needs
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program.
Culturally responsive instruction to meet the linguistic, social, and academic needs of individual students in diverse classrooms, including emergent bilinguals and students with alternative and extensive support needs. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures. Formerly EDUC 418.
EDUC 4426
Seminar in Education
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program.
Exploration of critical issues and topics in education including translanguaging, equity-centered trauma-informed instruction, media and digital literacies, and interdisciplinary curriculum with an emphasis on project-based learning. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 seminars.
EDUC 4427
Culturally Responsive Methods and Inquiry for Teaching Emergent Bilinguals
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP, SU
Prerequisite: Senior standing, and Liberal Studies major or Equity in Education Minor; or graduate standing.
Theories, methods, materials and assessment involved in the culturally responsive instruction of Emergent Bilinguals/English Learners (ELs). Bilingual, transitional, and English-only programs compared across an historical framework. An integrated language arts approach emphasizing theories of language acquisition. Participation in public schools requires mandated fingerprint clearance. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 seminars, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 427.
EDUC 4428
Learning to Teach PK-3 Literacy with Diverse Populations
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Integration of theory and practice for planning, instruction and assessment in a comprehensive, research-based PK-3 literacy and language arts program, enabling all children to effectively read, write, speak, and listen. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 428.
EDUC 4429
Learning to Teach 4-8 Literacy in Schools with Diverse Populations
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Integration of theory and practice for planning, instruction and assessment in a balanced, comprehensive, research-based 4-8 literacy and language arts program to enable children of all abilities and background to read, write, speak, listen and think effectively. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 429.
EDUC 4431
Learning to Teach K-8 Social Studies with Diverse Populations
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Curriculum instruction and assessment concepts regarding teaching social studies to culturally diverse students in grades K-8, to promote civic competence and the development of elementary students' knowledge and reasoning in the social sciences. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 431.
EDUC 4433
Foundations of Bilingual Education and Biliteracy Instruction
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission to the Spanish Authorization for Bilingual Educators (SABE) Program.
Theories, policies and practices associated with bilingual education and biliteracy instruction for Latinx students in California. Observation and teaching in bilingual classrooms. Approximately half of course is delivered in Spanish. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 433.
EDUC 4435
Learning to Teach PK-8 STEM with Diverse Populations I
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Curriculum, instruction, and assessment concepts regarding teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics to culturally diverse students in grades PK-8 with emphasis on inquiry-based teaching. 4 seminars. Formerly EDUC 435.
EDUC 4436
Learning to Teach PK-8 STEM to Diverse Populations II
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SPPrerequisite: EDUC 435 or EDUC 4435. Differentiation, culturally relevant instruction, and assessment concepts related to teaching STEM to culturally diverse students in grades PK-8. 2 seminars. Formerly EDUC 435.
EDUC 4439
Multiple Subject Clinical Practice Seminar I
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.
Discussion of contemporary educational issues and classroom practice; reflection on beginning clinical experiences in elementary education and their connection with educational theory and research. Credit/No Credit grading only. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 439.
EDUC 4440
Educating Individuals with Exceptional Needs
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SPPrerequisite: EDUC 300 or EDUC 3300; or Liberal Studies major and junior standing. Terminology, identification, and issues associated with addressing the needs of students with exceptionalities in the general education classroom. Emphasis on inclusion, diversity, federal and state legislative mandates, parental involvement, individualized education programs and foundations in special education. Course may be offered in classroom-based or hybrid format. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Formerly EDUC 440.
EDUC 4441
PK-3 Developmental Theory and Applications in Early Childhood School Settings
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SUPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Examination and application in school settings of topics in early childhood development, such as cognitive, language, and physical development; processes underlying social and emotional regulation; adult-child relationships; differences in development and contributions of family, school, and society. 3 seminars.
EDUC 4442
PK-3 Partnerships: Families and Communities
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: SUPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Strategies to engage families and communities in education for children aged three through grade three. Building strong relationships for children¿s development and learning through collaboration, communication, and asset-based ideas. Understanding and addressing children's strengths and needs with cultural competence and equity. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 seminars.
EDUC 4445
Learning to Teach PK-3 Mathematics to Diverse Populations
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: FPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Exploration of developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction for aspiring PK-3 teachers. Design of developmentally appropriate mathematics learning activities and experiences that are aligned with preschool learning frameworks and math standards connecting mathematics to children's everyday lived experiences and interests. 3 seminars.
EDUC 4446
Disciplinary Literacy and Integrated Curriculum in PK-3
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4469. Examine how reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing are tools for learning content across the disciplines in PK-3 classrooms; exploration of a disciplinary literacy framework that guides an inquiry-based approach to curriculum planning, curriculum implementation, and assessment principles. 3 seminars.
EDUC 4447
PK-3 Language Development and Pedagogy in a Multilingual Environment
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SUPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Children¿s language development from birth through eight years old. Focus on monolingual and multilingual language acquisition, cultural and linguistic diversity, and communication delays and disorders. Instructional strategies, resources, and assistive technologies to support young children¿s communication development. 3 seminars.
EDUC 4449
Introduction to Clinical Practice
(1 unit)
Term Typically Offered: SU
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program.
Prepares teacher candidates for clinical practice, exploring topics such as coteaching, professional responsibilities, humanistic approaches to classroom management, and reflecting on practice. Course offered online only. 1 lecture.
EDUC 4450
Teaching Performance Assessment Seminar
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation (MSTEP) Program.
Tasks, timelines, evaluation rubrics, and academic writing support in relation to the Elementary Education Teacher Performance Assessments that are required for teacher credentialing in California. 2 seminars. Credit/No Credit grading. Formerly EDUC 450.
EDUC 4451
PK-3 Clinical Practice Seminar I
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: SUPrerequisite: Admission into PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Exploration of educational issues and practices in prekindergarten through third-grade settings. Reflective analysis of initial clinical experiences, integration of educational theory and research to enhance candidate practice. Emphasis on creating and sustaining culturally and linguistically responsive learning environments. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 seminars.
EDUC 4452
PK-3 Clinical Practice Seminar II
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: FPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4460. Integrating theoretical knowledge into real-world PK-3 classroom settings, focusing on the role of assessment and intervention in early childhood education and how they can either reinforce or disrupt patterns of inequity in early learning environments. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 2 seminars.
EDUC 4453
PK-3 Clinical Practice Seminar III
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: Admission into the PK-3 credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 4469. Integration of theoretical knowledge into PK-3 classroom settings, focusing on investigating and responding to problems of practice to create equitable and engaging learning experiences, including physical education and movement-based learning. Emphasis on the importance of continuous reflection and development. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 seminars.
EDUC 4455
Multiple Subject Clinical Practice Seminar II
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SPCR/NCPrerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation (MSTEP) Program. Corequisite: EDUC 454 or EDUC 4469. Discussion of contemporary educational issues, state education policies and expectations for effective classroom practice; reflection on clinical experiences in elementary education and their connection with educational theory research. Participation in public schools requires mandated fingerprint clearance. Credit/No Credit grading. Course may be offered in classroom-based or hybrid format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 455.
EDUC 4460
Clinical Practice I
(2-4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission to a School of Education credential program.
Teacher candidates work part-time alongside a cooperating teacher in a PK-12 classroom, engaged in coplanning, coinstructing, and coassessing. Candidates practice, reflect upon, and receive feedback on teaching skills. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 8 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Formerly EDUC 460.
EDUC 4469
Clinical Practice II
(6-10 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SPCR/NCPrerequisite: EDUC 460 or EDUC 4460; and admission to a School of Education credential program. Teacher candidates work full-time alongside a cooperating teacher in a PK-12 classroom, engaged in coplanning, coinstructing, and coassessing. Candidates practice, reflect upon, and receive feedback on teaching skills. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Credit/No Credit grading only. Formerly EDUC 469.
EDUC 4470
Special Advanced Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics for advanced students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly EDUC 470.
EDUC 5500
Individual Study
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable up to 6 units. Formerly EDUC 500.
EDUC 5570
Special Advanced Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics for graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly EDUC 570.
ELAP Courses
ELAP 5510
Education Finance and Resource Allocation
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program.
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. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 510.
ELAP 5511
Educational Law and Governance
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program.
Legal aspects of PK-16 educational administration, including unions, collective bargaining, contract administration, and administration of special programs. Governing roles of federal, state, and local agencies, including boards and district administrators. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 511.
ELAP 5512
Education Organization and Management
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program.
Principles of organizational leadership and management, sustainability, systems thinking, and ethical decision-making practices, leadership and their relationship to educational effectiveness and productivity. Course meets the requirements of the Cal Poly Sustainability Learning Objectives. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 512.
ELAP 5515
Educational Program Evaluation and Personnel Management
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program.
Supervision, management, and evaluation of educational curriculum, programs, and personnel. Focus on program management including data analysis, monitoring, and alignment related to educational leadership. Human resources management and supervision. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 515.
ELAP 5518
Administrative Services Fieldwork
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program; and the Administrative Services Credential program.
Administrative credential candidates work alongside a PK-12 clear credentialed administrator. Candidates practice, reflect upon, and receive feedback on administrative skills based on the California Administrator Performance Expectations. Repeatable up to 9 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Formerly EDUC 518.
ELAP 5519
Professional e-Portfolios for Educational Leaders
(1 unit)
Term Typically Offered: SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program.
Creation of exemplars of professional practice keyed to standards for the California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. In addition to class sessions, faculty meet individually with students to address portfolio development on a case-by-case basis. Credit/No Credit grading only. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 1 lecture. Formerly EDUC 519.
ELAP 5586
Introduction to Inquiry in Education
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program.
Examination of the social construction of knowledge and the philosophical basis of quantitative and qualitative research related to Educational Leadership and Administration. Introduction to professional literature search techniques and to professional organizations as a basis for educational inquiry. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 4 seminars. Formerly EDUC 586.
ELAP 5587
Leadership in STEAM Education
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SU
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program.
Educational leadership innovative strategies in integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in educational organizations. Emphasis and analysis of technological advances, the future of learning, and best practices in STEAM teaching and learning for educational leaders. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 587.
ELAP 5588
Ethical Leadership, Culture, and Learning
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SU
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program.
Application of ethical and culturally responsive leadership in educational institutions will be examined. Review of theory and research relating to the social and organizational context in which ethical leadership, learning, and teaching takes place. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 588.
ELAP 5589
Educational Research Methods
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program; and EDUC 586 or ELAP 5586. Educational research methodologies, application of inferential and descriptive statistics, research techniques related to educational leadership and administration. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 4 seminars. Formerly EDUC 589.
ELAP 5590
Research Application in Education
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SUPrerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program; and EDUC 589 or ELAP 5589. Application of action research techniques to problems in educational leadership and administration. Completion and presentation of the results of an inquiry project required. Course may be offered in online or hybrid format. 4 seminars. Formerly EDUC 590.
ELAP 5597
Comprehensive Examination
(1 unit)
Term Typically Offered: F, SU
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Educational Leadership and Administration Program and consent of instructor.
Comprehensive assessment for a non-thesis master's student showing integration of knowledge, critical and independent thinking, and mastery of the subject matter: educational leadership and administration. Enrollment in this course occurs in the final term to fulfill the culminating experience. Credit/No Credit grading only.
HCSA Courses
HCSA 5501
Introduction to Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Overview of the higher education counseling and student affairs profession, history, philosophy, theory and ethics. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 555.
HCSA 5510
Counseling and Advising in Higher Education
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Theories and practice of identity-responsive counseling and advising in higher education settings. Culturally responsive integration and application through written reflection, direct practice, and ongoing peer and faculty feedback. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 560.
HCSA 5511
Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs; and EDUC 555 or HCSA 5501. Consideration of legal codes, ethical principles, professional standards and competency within the context of cultural variables as they affect the practice of higher education counseling and student affairs. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 564.
HCSA 5520
Multicultural Issues in Higher Education and Student Affairs
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Development of multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills required of student affairs professionals to create and sustain inclusive and affirming campus environments for diverse student populations. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 556.
HCSA 5521
Introduction to Research and Assessment in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Research and assessment methods in higher education settings: qualitative and quantitative, critical, culturally responsive literature review, designs and data collection techniques, descriptive and inferential statistics, qualitative coding. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 3 seminars.
HCSA 5530
Leadership and Consultation in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Critical perspectives to examine leadership theories, models, and processes with emphasis on social identities' role on facilitating social change on college campuses, community, and counseling settings. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 566.
HCSA 5531
Student Development Theory in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Exploration of the roles and competencies of the student development specialist in higher education counseling and student affairs. Review of relevant developmental theories with emphasis on practical implementation. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 562.
HCSA 5540
Higher Education Administration
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Develop an understanding of higher education administration within the historical, organizational, legal, and philosophical characteristics of education in the United States. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 3 seminars.
HCSA 5541
Group Facilitation
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: FPrerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program; and EDUC 560 or HCSA 5510. Explore and practice different ways to conduct groups, understanding of the different stages of group development, dynamic interactive processes of group work and the implications of conducting groups for diverse populations. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 561.
HCSA 5550
Career Counseling
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Focus on the study and application of career development theories. Utilizing appraisal instruments, community resources, occupational information, and counseling techniques for career counseling and advisement. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 557.
HCSA 5551
Adult Learning, Communication and Conflict Resolution
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Introduction and application of adult learning theories in higher education and community settings. Impact of culture on adult learning, interpersonal communication and conflict as key catalysts for learning. 3 seminars.
HCSA 5560
Field Experience in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Application of higher education counseling and student affairs coursework in colleges and community settings. Credit/No Credit grading only. Repeatable up to 12 units. Formerly EDUC 573.
HCSA 5580
Advanced Multicultural Issues in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program; and EDUC 556 or HCSA 5520. Course focuses on socio-cultural issues, social change and intersectionality theories. Addresses multicultural skill development; advocacy; facilitation of discussions on racial, ethnic, and diversity issues. 3 seminars.
HCSA 5581
Advanced Research and Assessment in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: FPrerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program; and HCSA 5521. Analysis, interpretation and presentation of research and assessment results conducted in higher education curricular and co-curricular student services settings including program evaluation, quantitative and qualitative methods. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 3 seminars. Formerly EDUC 565.
HCSA 5591
Community College Counseling
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Overview of community college principles, history, legal and ethical standards, and structure. Role of counselors within the community college system and various programs that serve marginalized students. 3 seminars.
HCSA 5598
Project
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission into the MS in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs Program.
Capstone course engages application, completion and presentation of higher education counseling and student affairs program learning objectives as it relates to programmatic coursework. Credit/No Credit grading only.
SPED Courses
SPED 4420
Clinical Practice in Special Education I
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Admission into the Preliminary Special Education Credential Program.
Teacher candidates work part-time alongside a cooperating teacher with a mild/mod Education Specialist credential in a PK-12 classroom. Candidates practice, receive feedback, and reflect on teaching skills. Credit/No Credit grading only. Formerly EDUC 442.
SPED 4451
Introduction to Teaching Special Education
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the Special Education Integrated MS and Education Specialist Credential Program.
Introduces skills preservice teachers need to be effective teachers. Builds understanding of the lesson planning process, high-leverage practices for teaching special education, and professional dispositions. 3 lectures.
SPED 4490
Clinical Practice in Special Education II
(6 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPCR/NCPrerequisite: Admission into the Preliminary Special Education Credential Program; and SPED 442 or SPED 4420. Teacher candidates work full-time alongside a cooperating teacher in a PK-12 classroom or service delivery model for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Candidates practice, receive feedback, and reflect on teaching skills. Credit/No Credit grading only. Formerly EDUC 449.
SPED 4552
Barriers and Accessibility for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Admission into the Special Education Integrated MS and Education Specialist Credential.
Support for language, second language development, vision, hearing, health conditions including ADHD, mobility, physical and psychological trauma, emotional and behavioral needs, assistive and instructional technology, and understanding family needs and perspectives. 3 lectures.
SPED 5546
Reading, Language Arts, and Literacy-based Social Studies Instruction in Special Education
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the Special Education Integrated MS and Education Specialist Credential Program.
In-depth methods course about the principles of science-based reading instruction and literacy-based social studies instruction. Early reading, phonics, writing and spelling, and comprehension. 4 lectures. Formerly EDUC 546.
SPED 5548
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Instruction in Special Education
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Admission into the Special Education Integrated MS and Education Specialist Credential Program.
Methods course on the content and research-based instructional practices for teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to students with mild to moderate disabilities. 4 lectures. Formerly SPED 545.
SPED 5552
Individualized Education Programs I
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the Integrated MS in Special Education and Education Specialist Credential Program.
Development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, including assessment, goal-setting, transition planning, communication, and collaboration with all stakeholders. 3 lectures Formerly SPED 588.
SPED 5554
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the Special Education Integrated MS and Education Specialist Credential Program.
Evidence-based practices for supporting student behavior. Classroom management techniques based on positive behavioral interventions and supports. 3 lectures. Formerly EDUC 554.
SPED 5586
Introduction to Research in Special Education
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: FPrerequisite: Admission into the Special Education Integrated MS and Education Specialist Credential Program. Concurrent: SPED 5598. Introductory course on the research practices in special education, including history and foundations, single case research designs, basic group research designs, measurement, ethical decision-making, and searching and interpreting scientific literature. 3 lectures.
SPED 5588
Individualized Education Programs II
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: SPED 588 or SPED 5552 with a grade of C- or better; or consent of instructor. Complex scenarios and advanced problems of practice in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) including communication and collaboration, post-secondary transitions, due process, self-led IEPs, and manifestation determination. 3 lectures. Formerly EDUC 552.
SPED 5589
Advanced Research Methods in Special Education
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: SPED 5586 with a grade of C- or better or consent of instructor. Concurrent: SPED 5598. Advanced research practices in special education, including single case research methods, mixed methods, effect sizes, and meta-analysis. 3 lectures.
SPED 5590
Evidence-Based Behavior Management
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: Admission into the Special Education Integrated MS and Education Specialist Credential Program; EDUC 554 or SPED 5554. Evidence-based, classroom, behavior management in a multi-tiered system of support. Collecting, analyzing, and using behavioral data to support outcomes for students with disabilities. 3 lectures.
SPED 5591
Advanced Teaching Seminar in Special Education
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission into the Special Education Integrated MS and Education Specialist Credential Program.
In-depth seminar about the development, implementation, and assessment of specialized instruction. IEPs, collaboration, assessment, and effective instruction for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 2 seminars.
SPED 5598
Special Education Research Project
(2 units)
Planning, proposing, and conducting original research in local K-12 classrooms or other applied settings. Inquiry project which is the culminating experience in the MS in Special Education.
