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General Education
Program Requirement
1st Semester
16 units
CD 105
Child Growth and Development
Study of human development from conception through adolescence within cultural and family contexts. Examines typical and atypical cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. Introduction to the theories, research, and applications that constitute the field of child development by examining both traditional areas of the field and more recent innovations. Some observational study of children.
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ENGLISH COMPOSITION (CHCGE Area D1)
English 101: College Reading and Composition is a first-year course created to build on your existing knowledge and current practices related to reading and writing. In particular, this course focuses on developing your practices of analytical and active reading, conducting academic-level research, and entering into conversations with scholarly and creative thinkers. This course will empower you to make meaningful choices in your writing and develop flexible and personalized learning strategies, all while strengthening your voice as a scholar and building your confidence as a student.
English 101: College Reading and Composition is a first-year course created to build on your existing knowledge and current practices related to reading and writing. In particular, this course focuses on developing your practices of analytical and active reading, conducting academic-level research, and entering into conversations with scholarly and creative thinkers. This course will empower you to make meaningful choices in your writing and develop flexible and personalized learning strategies, all while strengthening your voice as a scholar and building your confidence as a student. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
CD 182, CD 244, or CIS 101
Students must complete at least (6) six units from the following courses. Choose One Course from The Following:
This course examines the influence of diversity on all domains of child development. It addresses influences such as culture, race, socio-economic class, abilities and ethnicity on children's physical cognitive and social-emotional development. Theory and research as well as practical implications for working with children and families in an early childhood setting are addressed.
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Study of the special-needs child to include the entire spectrum from gifted to handicapped during the formative years. Aids the parent or professional worker in teaching social, emotional, physical and cognitive curricula to special-needs children in an inclusive setting. Atypical development is explored. Special emphasis on the adjustment of the child to home, school and community.
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Introduction to computer and information technology including the history, terminology, components, and operation of computer systems. Includes an overview and use of selected software including spreadsheets, presentation applications, operating systems, word processors and databases. Discussion of the impact of computers in society and the work place. No previous computer background is required. This course is also offered as BUSAD 230
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Survey of outstanding periods in the history of Western Art, with a focus on the Prehistoric through the Medieval periods. Exploration of the relationship between the visual arts and the societies which produced them. Required of all art majors and open to non-art majors.
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- Prerequisite: ENGL 010
Survey of outstanding periods in the history of Western Art, with a focus on the Prehistoric through the Medieval periods. Exploration of the relationship between the visual arts and the societies which produced them. Required of all art majors and open to non-art majors. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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Survey of outstanding periods in the history of Western Art, with a focus on the Renaissance through Contemporary Art. Exploration of the relationship between the visual arts and the societies which produced them. Required of all art majors and open to non-art majors.
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Survey of outstanding periods in the history of Western Art, with a focus on the Renaissance through Contemporary Art. Exploration of the relationship between the visual arts and the societies which produced them. Required of all art majors and open to non-art majors. This course includes content and expereinces appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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Introduction to Western musical literature. This course is designed to develop an understanding of music and musicians in a societal and historical context.
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Introduction to musical literature. This course is designed to develop an understanding of music and musicians in a societal and historical context. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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Survey course designed to develop an appreciation of the theatre for majors and non-majors. Introduction to the basic elements of play production including playwriting, producing, acting, directing, set design, costume design and lighting design. Exploration of the origins of drama, significant milestones in theatre history, and trends in contemporary theatre.
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Survey course designed to develop an appreciation of the theater for majors and non-majors. Introduction to the basic elements of play production including playwriting, producing, acting, directing, set design, costume design and lighting design. Exploration of the origins of drama, significant milestones in theater history and trends in contemporary theater. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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COMMST 100, 111, or 140
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Introductory study and training in public communication including the concepts, principles, and skills required to prepare relevant, audience-centered speeches. Development of skills including listening, organization, research, delivery, and critical evaluation of communication messages.
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Introductory study and training in public communication including the concepts, principles, and skills required to prepare relevant, audience-centered speeches. Development of skills including listening, organization, research, delivery, and critical evaluation of communication messages. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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Examination of the dynamics of the communication process within the context of interpersonal relationships. Principles of effective listening and accurate expression of verbal and nonverbal messages. Development of skills including assertiveness, conflict management, self disclosure and emotional expression to improve personal and professional interactions with others.
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Examination of the dynamics of the communication process within the context of interpersonal relationships. Principles of effective listening and accurate expression of verbal and nonverbal messages. Development of skills including assertiveness, conflict management, self disclosure and emotional expression to improve personal and professional interactions with others. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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Introductory principles and techniques of small group interaction including participation in panel discussions, symposiums and cooperative problem-solving. Development of skills in agenda setting, decision making, group leadership, conflict management and professional presentations. Emphasis on critical thinking and meaningful communication as they apply to work in business, education and the community.
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2nd Semester
16 units
ENGL 102, 102H, COMMST 125, 125H, or PHIL 103
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Instruction in writing compositions reflecting critical thinking and employing rhetorical skills beyond those taught in Freshman Composition (ENGL 101), including summary, analysis, evaluation, rebuttal, and argument. Includes instruction in the analysis of argumentative prose, various rhetorical techniques, the principles of inductive and deductive reasoning, and the informal fallacies. Requires substantial analytical reading and writing.
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- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
- Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
Instruction in writing compositions reflecting critical thinking and employing rhetorical skills beyond
those taught in Freshman Composition (ENGL 101), including summary, analysis, evaluation,
rebuttal, and argument. Includes instruction in the analysis of argumentative prose, various
rhetorical techniques, the principles of inductive and deductive reasoning, and the informal fallacies. Requires substantial analytical reading and writing. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
- Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
Study of critical thinking through oral advocacy and debate. Principles of effective argumentation including logic, reasoning, evidence, motivation, persuasion and refutation. Preparation and presentation of written and oral arguments and participation in individual and group debates. Substantial analytical reading is required
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- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
- Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
Study of critical thinking through oral advocacy and debate. Principles of effective argumentation including logic, reasoning, evidence, motivation, persuasion and refutation. Preparation and presentation of written and oral arguments and participation in individual and group debates. Substantial analytical reading is required. This course includes content and expereinces appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
- Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
Introduction to the techniques of critical thought including language analysis, inductive and deductive logic, symbolic logic, and the development of the scientific method.
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HIST 100, 100H, 101, or 101H
Survey of American history from the pre-Columbian period to the end of the Reconstruction Era in 1877. Introduction to key issues and developments of the period as America shifts its economic, political, technological and cultural base from a predominantly dependent agrarian colonial society to an independent urban, industrial nation.
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Survey of American history from the pre-Columbian period to the end of the Reconstruction Era in 1877. Introduction to key issues and developments of the period as America shifts its economic, political, technological and cultural base from a predominantly dependent agrarian colonial society to an independent urban, industrial nation. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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Survey of American history 1865 to present. Introduction to key social, political, economic and cultural issues and developments in America's emergence as an urban, industrial and technological, global-leading, consumer society.
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Survey of American history 1865 to present. Introduction to key social, political, economic and cultural issues and developments in America's emergence as an urban, industrial and technological, global-leading, consumer society. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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PREREQUISITE: Foreign Language Level 1
Students may submit a Credit By Exam or Request to Challenge into a Foreign Language Level 2 or higher. Completion of a Foreign Language Level 2 or higher is required for the degree. Please see a Counselor for further guidance and information.
Introduction to American Sign Language as used by the Deaf community in the United States. Study of a basic vocabulary of approximately 400 signs, typical ASL sentence structures and social conventions involved in ASL. Discussion of the history of Deaf education and the Deaf community up to the end of the nineteenth century. NOTE: This course may require attendance to Deaf community events.
Introductory study of Japanese language and culture, with a special emphasis on communication in daily life. Introduction to Hiragana and Katakana (Japanese alphabets), fundamental grammatical structures and Kanji characters. Development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. NOTE: This course corresponds to the first year of high school Japanese.
Introductory course beginning the development of the student's listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. The course includes a study of Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, and grammatical structures, along with an introduction to the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. NOTE: This course corresponds to the first two years of high school Spanish.
Introductory course beginning the development of the student's listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. The course includes a study of Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, and grammatical structures, along with an introduction to the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. NOTE: This course corresponds to the first two years of high school Spanish.
HEALTH 102
Introduction to Health and Wellness
Focuses on the exploration of major health issues, individual behaviors and personal responsibility in the various dimensions of health. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety.
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MATH 115
The Ideas of Mathematics
Sets, propositional logic, and the applications to topics from discrete mathematics including enumeration techniques and finite probability spaces, and basic statistics.
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- Prerequisite: MATH 095
3rd Semester
17 units
BIOL 100
General Biology
Introduction to biology with an emphasis on scientific analysis and problem solving. Offers a broad understanding of the unity and diversity of the living world from cellular and molecular levels to anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology. This course is designed for non-science majors seeking general education credit and for some Environmental Science and Multiple Sciences majors.
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CD 211 or 212
Introduction to observational methodologies and techniques used in the stude of school age children and their behavior including observation, recording, analysis, and interpretation as they relate to developmental principles, theories and current research.
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- Prerequisite: CD 105
Introduction to observation methodologies and assessment tools used in the field of early childhood education for the purpose of assessing and documenting child development, environments, classroom practices and interactions as well as understanding their relationship to curriculum and planning.
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- Prerequisite: CD 105
EDU 290
Introduction to Elementary Education
This course examines the evolution of education in the United States with a view to the philosophical foundations, historical trends, government involvement, law, and pedagogical movements. This course will also explore teacher preparation, education theory, multiculturalism, school reforms, safe schools, and controversial matters such as student rights, unions, and funding.
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CD 182, CD 244, or CIS 101
Students must complete at least (6) six units from the following courses. Choose One Course from The Following:
This course examines the influence of diversity on all domains of child development. It addresses influences such as culture, race, socio-economic class, abilities and ethnicity on children's physical cognitive and social-emotional development. Theory and research as well as practical implications for working with children and families in an early childhood setting are addressed.
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Study of the special-needs child to include the entire spectrum from gifted to handicapped during the formative years. Aids the parent or professional worker in teaching social, emotional, physical and cognitive curricula to special-needs children in an inclusive setting. Atypical development is explored. Special emphasis on the adjustment of the child to home, school and community.
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Introduction to computer and information technology including the history, terminology, components, and operation of computer systems. Includes an overview and use of selected software including spreadsheets, presentation applications, operating systems, word processors and databases. Discussion of the impact of computers in society and the work place. No previous computer background is required. This course is also offered as BUSAD 230
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Foreign Language Level 2
Students may submit a Credit By Exam or Request to Challenge into a Foreign Language Level 2 or higher. Completion of a Foreign Language Level 2 or higher is required for the degree. Please see a Counselor for further guidance and information.
Continuing introduction to American Sign Language as used by the Deaf community in the United States. Study of a more advanced vocabulary of approximately 400 additional signs, ASL sentence structures and social conventions involved in ASL. Discussion of the history of d/Deaf education and the Deaf community through present times as well as effect of technological developments upon the Deaf community and d/Deaf individuals. NOTE: This course corresponds to the second year of high school American Sign Language.
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- Prerequisite: ASL 101
A continuation of JAPN 101. Further development of students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Study of increasingly more complex grammatical structures, Kanji characters and nonverbal behaviors. NOTE: This course corresponds to the second year of high school Japanese.
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- Prerequisite: JAPN 101
A continuation of SPAN 101. Further development of the student's listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Study of Spanish vocabulary, idioms, grammar and the Hispanic culture. NOTE: This course corresponds to the second year of high school Spanish.
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- Prerequisite: SPAN 101
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4th Semester
16 units
CD 295
Elementary Laboratory
Supervised fieldwork in public elementary school classrooms in both K-3 and 4-6 classroom environments. Emphasis on observation to increase understanding the role of the elementary school teacher, instructional methods, understanding curriculum as it relates to grade level state standards, cooperative relationships and professional ethics of teaching. This class is required for all students transferring to CSUSB seeking a teaching credential.
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PHYSIC 100
Introduction to Physics
Introduction to the ideas, concepts, and theories of physics including mechanics, waves, heat, electromagnetism, and atomic and nuclear structure. This course does not require students to have extensive knowledge of mathematics.
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POLIT 100 or 100H - American Politics
Introductory course in the fundamentals of American government and politics. Introduction to basic concepts in political science, key institutions in the American political system, the US Constitution and Bill of Rights, and political issues that confront the nation and state today.
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Introductory course in the fundamentals of American government and politics. Introduction to basic concepts in political science, key institutions in the American political system, the US Constitution and Bill of Rights, and political issues that confront the nation and state today. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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The study of humanities through the arts and idea of earliest civilization through the Medieval period. Development of the understanding of historical context, basic elements, meaning, form, and critical evaluation skills as they relate to the humanities.
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Study of humanities through the arts and ideas of the Renaissance through the present. Development of the understanding of historical context, basic elements, meaning, form, and critical evaluation skills as they relate to the humanities.
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Course is an introduction to the major ideas, methods and problems in philosophy, with attention directed to classical, modern and contemporary philosophy as a basis for discussing issues related to knowledge, reality, ethics, religion and political theory.
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- Prerequisite: ENGL 010
Introduction to the major problems of philosophy, utilizing classical and modern philosophical literature as a basis for discussion of epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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Study of the history and application of moral philosophy that analyzes prominent ethical traditions and applies them to contemporary moral issues. Discussion of philosophical topics, including goodness, virtue, duty, obligation, utility and conscience and contemporary moral issues, including capital punishment; legalization of drugs; advances in medicine, science and technology; environmental issues; race and ethnicity; sex and marriage; reproductive technology and war.
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- Prerequisite: ENGL 010
Study of the history and application of moral philosophy that analyzes prominent ethical traditions
and applies them to contemporary moral issues. Discussion of philosophical topics, including
goodness, virtue, duty, obligation, utility and conscience and contemporary moral issues, including
capital punishment; legalization of drugs; advances in medicine, science and technology; environmental issues; race and ethnicity; sex and marriage; reproductive technology and war.This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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Study of the major components all religions have in common, exploring such elements as the holy, sacred stories, ritual, iconography, religious leaders, scripture, morality and ethics, individual and community in religious tradition, the arts and media, and phenomenology. Use of diverse methodologies to integrate historical research and practical application.
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- Prerequisite: ENGL 015
This course is a methodologically diverse exploration into the major components of religion and religious studies, examining such elements as sacred stories, ritual, iconography, religious leaders, scripture, morality, community, tradition, history, philosophy, and the arts. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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Origins, myths, doctrines, practices, historical development and contemporary concerns of the major world religions, with particular attention to Hindu, Daoist, Confucian, Judaic, Christian, Buddhist, and Islamic traditions.
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- Prerequisite: ENGL 015
Origins, myths, doctrines, practices, historical development and contemporary concerns of the major world religions, with particular attention to Hindu, Daoist, Confucian, Judaic, Christian, Buddhist, and Islamic traditions. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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Survey of the history of theatre from its earliest origins in 6th century B.C.E to the Elizabethan and Restoration periods in the 18th century. Focus on important plays, playwrights and the development of theatre practices and techniques in relationship to cultural, political and social conditions of the time. The study of play's structure, plot, character and historical relevance. This course is also offered as THART 108.
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Survey of the history of theater from its earliest origins in 6th century B.C.E to the Elizabethan and Restoration periods in the 18th century. Focus on important plays, playwrights and the development of theater practices and techniques in relationship to cultural, political and social conditions of the time. The study of plays' structure, plot,character and historical relevance. This course is also offered as ENGL 108.
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Survey of the history of the theatre from the 1700's to the present. Focus on important plays, playwrights and techniques of theater presentation. This course is also offered as THART 109.
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Survey of the history of theatre from 1700s to the present. Focus on important plays, playwrights and techniques of theatre presentation. This course is also offered as ENGL 109.
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Study of fiction, poetry, and drama with emphasis on the fundamental principles of literary criticism and interpretation. Instruction in writing compositions about literature.
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- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
- Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
Study of literature written for children. Books discussed in the course are essentially books for children, but values common to all significant literature are emphasized.
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Study of literature written for children. Books discussed in the course are essentially books for children, but values common to all significant literature are emphasized. This course includes content and experiences appropriate for students wishing to earn honors credit.
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A comparative study of masterworks of world literature in modern English translation from antiquity to the seventeenth century.
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A comparative study of selected masterworks of world literature in English translation from the seventeenth century to the present.