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POLS 351 - Politics of Russia
Unit(s): 4
The political evolution of Russia in the post-Soviet era. Evaluation of Russian political institutions and political culture. Appraisal of the most significant problems affecting democratic transition. Review of Soviet political traditions.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 352 - Politics of Eastern Europe
Unit(s): 4
The political development of the East European nations from the interwar period to the present. Special attention is paid to the problems and prospects for democratic transition in the region, with particular concentration on Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, and the former Republics of Yugoslavia.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 390 - Special Topics
Unit(s): 1-4
A seminar lecture series on a specific theme or topic presented by members of the department, other SSU faculty, and guest speakers. May be audited or taken for credit.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently May Be Repeated May be repeated for credit with different topic.
Grading: OPT
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POLS 391 - Gender and Politics
Unit(s): 4
This course explores how gender is used to interpret American politics. Major works in the field are used to investigate the explanatory power of gender as an analytic category. Specific topics include the Constitution, elections, the media, social movements, race, sexuality, and comparative issues. How these aspects of American politics affect, and are affected by, men and women, will be addressed.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 406 - Interdisciplinary Seminar
Unit(s): 1-4
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 415 - Explorations in Political Theory
Unit(s): 3-4
A seminar dealing with selected topics in political theory, including contemporary theories of the political system, the political novel, revolutionary theorists, and socialist theory. A different area of emphasis will be offered each year. Consult Schedule of Classes for current offering.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 420 - American Political Development
Unit(s): 4
The development of American Political institutions including the Congress, the Presidency, the Political Party System, the Public Bureaucracy, and Federalism over time from the early years of the republic to the present. Emphasis will be upon explaining stability, critical junctures, and political change on those institutions understood from a development perspective.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 421 - Federal and Intergovernmental Relations
Unit(s): 3-4
This course examines how the different levels of government interact in the creation and implementation of public policies at the federal, state and local levels. The class provides students with an understanding of the theory and reality of federalism in the American political system. Can be used to fulfill prerequisite course for M.P.A. program for intergovernmental relations.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 422 - Rights of the Accused
Unit(s): 4
Leading constitutional cases in criminal justice including: search and seizure, death penalty, electronic surveillance, privilege against self-incrimination, jury trial, right to counsel, and double jeopardy, will be studied in detail.
Prerequisite(s): POLS majors, minors and Juniors and Seniors only Crosslisted: CCJS 405
Typically Offered Spring Only
Grading: GRD
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POLS 423 - Introduction to Constitutional Law
Unit(s): 4
Judicial interpretation of the Constitution, with particular emphasis upon separation of powers, presidential powers, relationship between state and national government control of interstate commerce, and jurisdiction of the courts.
Prerequisite(s): POLS majors, minors and Juniors and Seniors only Crosslisted: CCJS 404
Typically Offered Spring Only
Grading: OPT
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POLS 424 - The Bill of Rights, Civil Liberties, and the Constitution
Unit(s): 4
Judicial interpretation of the Constitution in the areas of civil liberties, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, rights of persons accused of crimes, citizenship, and the government’s responsibility to protect persons from discrimination.
Prerequisite(s): POLS majors, minors and Juniors and Seniors only Crosslisted: CCJS 489
Typically Offered Fall Only
Grading: OPT
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POLS 425 - The American Party System
Unit(s): 4
An examination of political parties in the American system. Comparison with party systems in other democratic countries, Independent voters, third parties, proposed reforms, and the nature of the electorate.
GE Category: Satisfies, with Political Science department chair’s signature, the state code requirement in U.S. constitution and California state and local government.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 426 - The Legislative Process
Unit(s): 4
An examination of the organization and operation of the American Congress. For comparative purposes, legislatures in selected American states and Western European democracies will be briefly considered.
GE Category: Satisfies, with Political Science department chair’s signature, the state code requirement in U.S. Constitution and California state and local government.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 427 - The American Presidency
Unit(s): 4
An examination of the place of the Presidency in the American governmental system. Emphasis will be placed upon the interplay between the president and other elements of the system, particularly the Congress, the bureaucracy, and the media.
GE Category: Satisfies, with Political Science department chair’s signature, the state code requirements in U.S. Constitution and California state and local government.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 428 - Seminar in California Politics and Government
Unit(s): 4
Analysis of the California political system. Attention is given to governmental institutions, but primary emphasis is upon parties, interest groups, public opinion, ideologies, and leadership. Can be used to fulfill prerequisite courses for the M.P.A. program for structure of state and local government agencies, as well as the political science requirement for the California Cultural Studies major.
GE Category: Satisfies, with Political Science department chair’s signature, the state code requirement in U.S. Constitution and California state and local government.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 429 - Interest Groups
Unit(s): 4
The role of interest groups in the American policy-making process at both federal and state levels. Group formation, the influence of money and P.A.C.s on election outcomes, and lobbying reform.
GE Category: Satisfies, with Political Science department chair’s signature, the state code requirement in U.S. constitution and California state and local government.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 430 - Introduction to Public Administration
Unit(s): 4
An introduction to the field of public administration, with emphasis upon bureaucratic life, leadership, and decision-making.
Crosslisted: CCJS 365
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 431 - Politics and the Media
Unit(s): 4
The role of the mass media in American political life. Emphasis on television, news magazines, major newspapers, and political columnists, and their interrelationship with American political institutions.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 439 - Political Science Internship
Unit(s): 1-6
Field experience in city, county, state, and federal agencies.
Prerequisite(s): prior arrangement with a faculty member.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring May Be Repeated May be repeated three times for credit. Note that no more than a total of 6 internship and special studies units may be counted in the 40-unit major.
Grading: CNC
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POLS 444 - United States Foreign Policy
Unit(s): 4
An analysis of the forces, governmental and non-governmental, that influence the formulation of U.S. foreign policy. An examination of the organizational structure charged with the formulation and execution of that policy, as well as the content of policy since World War II.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 445 - International Organizations
Unit(s): 4
An analysis of the theories and concepts guiding the study of international organizations, followed by an examination of the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, the WTO and other financial institutions, and various non-governmental organizations.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: GRD
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POLS 446 - International Relations of the Middle East: Israel, the Palestinians, and the United States
Unit(s): 4
An examination of the evolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with an emphasis on how regional and world power factors have affected, and been affected by, this conflict. The course will cover the historical background of modern European imperialism, the nature and character of the Palestine Mandate period, followed by discussion of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 and the simultaneous emergence of the Palestinian Problem. The 1956, 1967, and 1973 Arab-Israeli wars and their relation to the rise of the Palestinian Resistance Movement will then be covered, followed by an analysis of the “peace process” of the 1990s and its breakdown.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 447 - Nonviolent Strategies in International Relations
Unit(s): 4
The use of force is often considered to be the most effective form of power, yet nonviolent strategies of action can, in many cases, provide more efficient and successful means to achieve one’s goals than the ultima ratio of violence. Those who rely on “just war theory” to advocate for the necessity of war should note that in the 20th century (and early 21st century), nonviolent forms of resistance to oppressive authority generated more profound social and political transformations than violence. Most recently, direct nonviolent action has helped facilitate democratic transitions and is proving to be the most promising means to bring justice and overcome oppression in current struggles in Burma, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Western Sahara, Zimbabwe, and Belarus. This course will draw on a range of literature, theory, and case studies in international relations to examine these and other questions: “When is nonviolence a preferable alternative, both ethically and strategically?”, “How does the regime context (e.g., open society vs. dictatorship) influence the menu of nonviolent options?”, “Why have some nonviolent movements been successful while others have failed?”, and “What insights does the application of nonviolent action provide to the global community?”.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 448 - Political Violence, Terrorism, and Law
Unit(s): 4
An examination of political violence, terrorism, and legal structures affecting management of conflict. Includes introduction to scientific methodologies used to study political violence and both current and historical conflicts. Course learning objectives include: gaining an understanding of social science conceptions of “terrorism” and “political violence”; increasing knowledge of terrorism actors, motivations, organizations, and forces that mark the use of violence for political gain; gaining knowledge of the historical epochs of political violence and the controversies that result from a response by targeted nations and actors; and creating, examining, and analyzing theories and concepts that inform our understanding of legal structures, terrorism, and political violence.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 449 - Gender and Geopolitics in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Unit(s): 4
This course will read gender and power in international relations and other social science theory alongside science fiction and fantasy. Themes will also include race, nationalism, human rights, and cultural imperialism. Texts will include socially and politically relevant graphic novels, film, and television series.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 450 - Politics of Asia
Unit(s): 4
A comparative analysis of the political development of Asia. After a review of the legacy of colonialism and those theories related to economic development and democratic transition, this course will examine the political systems of selected countries in the region.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 452 - Politics of the Developing World
Unit(s): 4
A comparative analysis of politics and political development of Third World countries. International and domestic obstacles to modernization will be studied. The general analysis will be supplemented by an intensive scrutiny of selected countries and regions.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 453 - Politics of Latin America
Unit(s): 4
A comparative analysis of the political development of Latin America. After a review of the major theories related to economic development, revolution, and democratic transition, this course will compare the political systems of selected countries in the region.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 466 - Political Psychology
Unit(s): 4
An examination of the psychological sources of political leadership and decision-making. A study of the roots of political belief and extremism, as well as the acquisition of civic outlook in childhood and adolescence.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: GRD
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POLS 475 - Urban Politics and Policy
Unit(s): 4
Examination of the structure and process of urban and regional governments within the context of state sovereignty. Such aspects of local government, in both large and small urban areas, as planning, bureaucratic administration, social services, economic issues, the political policy-making process, and civil rights will be discussed in depth.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 481 - Politics of Regulation and Land Use
Unit(s): 3-4
An examination of regulatory policies as they affect business and land use decisions in the United States. Structural, legal, and procedural aspects of the regulatory process are explored along with reform and deregulation. Explores the economic, environmental, and political consequences of land use control.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 483 - Politics of Wealth and Poverty
Unit(s): 4
Course focuses upon conditions and causes of poverty; wealth and income inequality in the U.S.; and the variety of economic, social, governmental, and political responses that have occurred in recent decades. Of particular concern are the role of the government’s income redistribution and social programs, and the function of values, political interest groups, and social science findings in shaping these policies.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 484 - Elections and Voter Behavior
Unit(s): 4
Course examines the impact of the new styles and techniques of political campaigning on both the public decision-making process and control over public policy. Modern techniques of analysis and voter manipulation are discussed, along with the characteristics and behavior of the electorate and their historical patterns of political participation.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 485 - Political Power and Social Isolation
Unit(s): 4
The course explores a wide variety of personal, social and political meanings of community, including the decline of social and civic participation, political powerlessness, and theories of social fragmentation and political change. Recent theories link both economic development and community improvement to an ability to increase levels of “social capital.” Given its focus, this course will be of particular interest to those concerned with these policy areas, or with a general discussion of the societal milieu of politics and government.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 486 - Selected Issues: International Politics
Unit(s): 3-4
An examination of current topics and developments in global politics, such as regional conflicts, North-South issues, economic interdependence, and environmental issues. Title varies to reflect specific content each semester.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently May Be Repeated May be repeated for credit with different topic.
Grading: OPT
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POLS 487 - Selected Topics in Comparative Politics
Unit(s): 4
Focus on dynamic political issues and developments in selected regions.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 488 - Special Topics in American Government and Politics
Unit(s): 4
An examination of current topics and development in American Government and Politics. Title varies to reflect specific content each semester.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently May Be Repeated May be repeated for credit with different topic.
Grading: OPT
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POLS 494 - Selected Topics in Political Science
Unit(s): 1-4
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently May Be Repeated May be repeated for credit with different topic.
Grading: OPT
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POLS 495 - Special Studies in Political Science
Unit(s): 1-4
A student may be invited by a faculty member to participate in a continuing research project under the faculty member’s direction. The research may extend for more than a single semester. Seniors who participate in this course may have their work considered for graduation with honors.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently May Be Repeated May be repeated for credit up to 8 units. Note that no more than a total of 6 special studies and internship units may be counted toward the 40-unit major.
Grading: OPT
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POLS 498 - Senior Seminar
Unit(s): 4
An opportunity for senior majors and graduate students to integrate their basic understanding of Political Science by exploring the interrelationship between the substantive subfields, basic concepts, and the major modes of analysis current in political science today.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 302 with a grade of C or better.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: OPT
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POLS 501 - The Administrative State
Unit(s): 4
This core course examines a variety of public administration literature, including aspects of organizational structure, group behavior, and policy studies. Special attention will focus upon specific topics within the field: organizational behavior, power, leadership, personnel, control and administrative responsibility, and discretion.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 502 - Organizational Theory and Analysis
Unit(s): 4
Presents basic analytic tools that can be used in diagnosing political and organizational situations. The nature and use of influence, strategic thinking, and bargaining in organizations.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 503 - Budget and Fiscal Administration
Unit(s): 2
An examination of the budgeting process with emphasis upon theories and politics of budgeting, and budgeting process reform.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 503A - Public Finance
Unit(s): 2
An examination of applied issues in public budgeting and fiscal management. Public policy formation and evaluation of results as revealed in the budget will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 503B - Fiscal Management of Nonprofit Agencies
Unit(s): 2
An examination of applied issues in nonprofit budgeting and fiscal management. Fund accounting, cash flow analysis, expenditure control, long-range financial planning, audits, grants, and contracts in nonprofit agencies are studied.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 504A - Public Personnel Administration
Unit(s): 2
The evolving character of public personnel administration in the United States will be considered. Topics include civil service, personnel management, work life in organizations, employee participation, diversity, labor-management relations, and the relationship of public personnel to democracy.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Fall Even Years
Grading: OPT
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POLS 504B - Personnel Administration for Nonprofit Organizations
Unit(s): 2
Examination of current issues in the management of employees and volunteers in nonprofit organizations. Topics include board-staff relations; staff recruitment, selection, training, and management; staff development; performance evaluation of paid and unpaid staff; labor-management relations; diversity; and compliance with state/federal regulations.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 505 - Research Methods
Unit(s): 4
Lecture and laboratory. An examination of quantitative research techniques required by agency and program managers. Course includes work in data analysis, introduction to computer usage, techniques of needs assessment and program evaluation, and use of simple analytic models.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 506 - Public Policy Process
Unit(s): 4
The course will look at the public policy-making process with emphasis on the role of ideas and analysis. Agenda setting, implementation, policy, and design will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 507 - Ethics in Administration
Unit(s): 4
A seminar designed to help public administrators cultivate an awareness of ethical dilemmas, develop ways of conceptualizing them, and practice ways of thinking about their resolution.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 511 - Labor Relations
Unit(s): 2
A course that looks at the historical and current development in labor relations in both the public sector and also in the not-for-profit sector. The course looks at changing concepts and their implications for the existing institutions, processes, and values for both sectors of the economy.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 512 - Organizational Development
Unit(s): 4
An exploration of values, methodologies, strategies and theories of organization development.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 513 - Leadership and Supervision
Unit(s): 4
Examines the role of leader and of leadership in administrative agencies, together with an examination of techniques of supervision and administrative control.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 538 - Administrative Law
Unit(s): 2-4
Introduction to the legal process within the framework of administrative agencies and procedures. The function of administrative law, including the role of legal agencies, delegation of powers, administrative procedures and statutes, and development of the current body of case law.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 539 - Program Implementation
Unit(s): 4
Focuses upon the critical movement from statute or authorization to an actual functioning program. The course will concentrate primarily on a series of case studies involving human services, environmental, economic development, and criminal justice programs at the federal, state, and local levels.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 550 - Planning and Evaluation
Unit(s): 4
Techniques of administrative analysis and program evaluation. Included are examinations of techniques for assessment of policy impact and effectiveness, analysis of program objectives, evaluation methodologies, and the administration of evaluation systems.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 560 - Special Issues in Public Policy
Unit(s): 4
An examination of selected issues in public policy/public affairs. Specific topics will be offered on the bases of student interest and current issue development.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 578 - Project Continuation
Unit(s): 1-3
Designed for students working on their thesis or master’s project but who have otherwise completed all graduate coursework toward their degree. This course cannot be applied toward the minimum number of units needed for completion of the masters degree.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: CNC
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POLS 580 - Nonprofit Dynamics: Politics and Community Environment
Unit(s): 2
Introduction to nonprofits and the environment in which they operate. Analysis of nonprofit’s role and effectiveness in meeting public and private sector community needs. Topics include organizational models, needs assessment and asset mapping, and trends in intra-sector and cross sector partnerships.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 581 - Nonprofit Governance and Legal Issues
Unit(s): 2
Examination of the historical development of the non-profit sector, its changing social contract, and critical legal/tax issues. Topics include board governance, mission, start up, life cycles, executive director-board-staff relationships, legal status, fiscal sponsorship, and IRS status and rulings.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 582 - Planning and Nonprofit Agencies
Unit(s): 2
This course addresses techniques of strategic and operational planning appropriate to nonprofit agency operation. Topics include needs and service assessment, marketing analysis, program evaluation, organization development, and strategic management techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 583 - Resource Development for Nonprofit Agencies
Unit(s): 4
Course focus is on the techniques and importance of developing and implementing a comprehensive organizational resource development plan for funding, volunteers, and donations, as well as ensuring a diversified agency revenue base. In addition, the course covers fund-raising, major donor development, as well as the legal restrictions for nonprofit agencies and the funding criteria used by corporate, community, and private foundation funding sources.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 585 - Marketing and Public Relations for Nonprofit Agencies
Unit(s): 2
An examination of the role of marketing and public relations for nonprofit agencies, together with techniques for designing and implementing realistic marketing and public relations programs. Course will stress adaptation of marketing techniques to not-for-profit organizations, and will explore the types of access to press, electronic, and other media available to nonprofits. Course restricted to Political Science graduates only.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 587 - Grant Writing and Administration
Unit(s): 2
Focus upon full process of prospect research, proposal development, application, and contract management and administration of foundation, government, and corporate grants.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 588 - Issues in Nonprofit Administration
Unit(s): 4
An investigation of current issues and developments in the operation of nonprofit agencies.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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POLS 595 - Special Studies in Political Science
Unit(s): 1-4
A student may be invited by a faculty member to participate in a continuing research project under the faculty member’s direction. The research may extend for more than a single semester.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently May Be Repeated May be repeated for credit.
Grading: OPT
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POLS 596 - Graduate Tutorial - Exam
Unit(s): 4
An independent, intensive review of the literature in specific areas of concentration, in Public Administration to include the M.P.A. Core and Track course materials. Prerequisite materials to be included in this review.
Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to MPA students or by consent of Instructor or MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: CNC
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POLS 597 - Graduate Internship
Unit(s): 1-4
Intensive field experience in a public or private agency. The student must define a current political problem and a discipline-related strategy for dealing with the problem, and work toward implementing the strategy.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring May Be Repeated Repeatable for credit up to 4 units total.
Grading: CNC
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POLS 598 - Capstone Project
Unit(s): 1-4
Completion of an approved project with a public agency or non-profit organization.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of required MPA coursework, clear academic record, approval of the MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: CNC
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POLS 599 - Master’s Thesis
Unit(s): 2-4
Prerequisite(s): Completion of required MPA coursework, clear academic record, approval of the MPA Coordinator.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: OPT
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PORT 210 - Portuguese for Spanish Speakers
Unit(s): 4
This course provides Spanish speaking students with an accelerated introduction to spoken and written Portuguese.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: GRD
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PSY 250 - Introduction to Psychology
Unit(s): 3
Theories, research, and applications that constitute psychology. An important goal is to help students become informed consumers of psychological knowledge. The role of culture is emphasized. Prerequisite to upper-division courses in the major for first-time freshmen or transfer students.
GE Category: Satisfies GE Area D1 (Individual and Society).
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: OPT
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PSY 270 - Psychology of Self-Discovery
Unit(s): 4
Introduction to psychological theory, research and practice relevant to developing self-knowledge as it applies to people of diverse backgrounds. Possible approaches include humanistic, positive, depth, Buddhist, indigenous psychology, and basic skills and practices in self-reflection, mindfulness, dreamwork, and earth-based practices.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the major, PSY 250 and Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: GRD
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PSY 280 - Psychological Research Methods
Unit(s): 4
Introduction to the variety of ways psychologists collect research evidence. Students will be asked to try different research methods -conduct interviews, observe behaviors, write an attitude scale, and design an experiment. Upon completing this course, students should be able to understand and critically evaluate major research methodsin psychology and the social sciences.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 and admission to the Psychology major.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: GRD
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PSY 302 - Life Span Development
Unit(s): 3
A multidisciplinary examination of the cognitive, social, cultural, emotional, and physical development of the human being. Shows how research and theories relate to and assist individuals in their own self-development.
GE Category: Satisfies upper-division GE Area E (The Integrated Person).
Breadth Area: Development.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Teaching Mode: Face-to-Face, Hybrid & Online. Grading: GRD
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PSY 306 - History of Modern Psychology
Unit(s): 4
Perspectives on the field of psychology. Includes past and present understandings of human experience, integrating issues and controversies. Includes epistemology; traditional scientific and clinical methodologies; and behavioral, psychoanalytic, and Gestalt psychologies. Psychology majors only.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: GRD
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PSY 307 - Humanistic, Existential, and Transpersonal Psychology
Unit(s): 4
Theories, methods, and research in humanistic, existential, and transpersonal psychology, including cultural variations. Psychology majors only.
Breadth Area: Holistic.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: GRD
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PSY 311 - Psychology Dialogue Series
Unit(s): 1-2
A lecture series that explores current topics of interest to psychologists. Topics include research, diversity, social justice, clinical, developmental, professional and academic fields in psychology.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: CNC
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PSY 313 - Careers in Psychology
Unit(s): 2-4
Offers students an opportunity to explore and discover their values, skills, interests, lifestyle preferences, and the undertaking of the personal strategies necessary to formulate career paths. Students will also develop a resume for Grad School.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: OPT
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PSY 322 - Myth, Dream, and Symbol
Unit(s): 3-4
Exploration of the creative unconscious in individual growth. Myths, dreams, and symbols are explored from the standpoint of theory, symbolic work, art process, guided meditation, group process and culture. Approaches vary by instructor and may draw from texts by Jung, Campbell, Johnson, Hillman, Edinger, Singer, and others.
Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
Breadth Area: Holistic.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: OPT
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PSY 325 - Social Psychology
Unit(s): 4
This course examines how the social situation influences how individual people feel, think, and behave. Topics covered include: attitudes, perceptions of others, helping behavior, the self, attraction, aggression, conformity, prejudice, and crosscultural variations.
Crosslisted: SOCI 326 Social Psychology
GE Category: Satisfies GE Area D1 (Individual and Society).
Breadth Area: Social/Personality.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: OPT
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PSY 327 - Psychology in Organizations
Unit(s): 4
Applies social science methods and principles to organizational behavior. Topics include: teams in organizations, motivation, individual differences, attitudes and emotions relevant to work, stress and well-being, fairness and diversity within organizations, and leadership and organizational change.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250.
Breadth Area: Social/Personality.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: GRD
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PSY 328 - Multicultural Psychology
Unit(s): 4
Didactic and experiential in nature, this course introduces students to the field of multicultural psychology as it pertains to concepts, issues, professional practice, and research. The focus is on self-exploration and understanding one’s world view regarding race/ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion and socio-economic status. Students reflect on the psychological and social implications of prejudice, racism, oppression, and discrimination on identity development, and social justice issues in a multicultural society like the United States.
Breadth Area: Social/Personality.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: GRD
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PSY 335 - Memoir and Autobiography
Unit(s): 3-4
Storytelling and the storied nature of human experience, in research, counseling, therapy, and history. Uses methodology from psychology, literature, and other branches of the social sciences and humanities. Includes biography and autobiography, interview, and students’ own oral and written narratives as it applies to people of diverse backgrounds.
Breadth Area: Holistic.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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PSY 338 - Psychology of Creativity
Unit(s): 4
The study of creative people, processes, and environments. Current and historical theory and research on creativity in personal and professional situations, humanities, science, business, education, everyday life and across cultures. Emphasis on individual and group projects. Service-learning course.
Breadth Area: Holistic.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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PSY 342 - The Psychology of Meditation
Unit(s): 4
An exploration of meditative practice as a means of developing awareness, self-growth, and psychological insight. Basic instruction in various meditation techniques, actual meditation practice, and readings and discussions of the psychodynamics of meditation.
Breadth Area: Holistic.
Typically Offered Not Recently Offered
Grading: OPT
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PSY 352 - Psychology of Yoga
Unit(s): 3-4
An introduction to the literature and practice of Yoga. The course normally includes separate lecture and practice sessions. Focus on the application of Yoga to enhance well being, prevent psychological problems, and treat psychological conditions.
Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
Breadth Area: Holistic.
Typically Offered Not Recently Offered
Grading: OPT
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PSY 358 - Health Psychology
Unit(s): 3-4
Focuses on the relationship between the body and the mind in physical health, psychological well being, and personal growth. Students learn to: 1) critically evaluate empirical research reports and popular claims about mind-body practices; (2) develop an individualized long-term mind-body practice that can be used to promote health, well-being, and personal growth; and 3) apply psychological principles and strategies for helping others adopt and maintain health and wellness promoting mind-body practices. Cross-cultural issues are included.
Prerequisite(s): Class restricted to Psy Junior, Senior and Graduates Only.
Breadth Area: Holistic.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: GRD
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PSY 360 - Peak Performance Psychology
Unit(s): 4
Focuses on the mental training techniques used by the most successful women and men around the world to enhance performance at work, in sport, and in life. This highly practical course will teach you how to create the optimal mental state necessary for success and happiness in almost any endeavor. Students learn how to increase concentration, overcome fatigue, create positive emotions, build confidence, and effectively master the mental, emotional, and physical challenges of school, work, sport, and life. This course is for students who wish to learn how to perform at their full potential with poise, calm, and grace. Includes readings, lectures, discussions, presenting to peers, participation in a mental skills training program, and practicing the mind-body arts of Tai Chi and Qigong.
Prerequisite(s): Class restricted to Psy Junior, Senior and Graduates Only.
Breadth Area: Clinical/ Counseling.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: GRD
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PSY 362 - Human Sexuality
Unit(s): 4
Covers the biological, social, developmental (across the life span), behavioral, and cultural dimensions of human sexuality. Examples of issues that will be addressed in the class include: intimacy, sexual expression, gender identity, sexual education, sex and the media, and sexual practices across cultures.
Breadth Area: Cognitive/ Physiological.
Typically Offered Fall Only
Grading: GRD
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PSY 399 - Graduate Student-Instructed Course
Unit(s): 1-3
Each graduate student-instructed course (SIC) is designed by an advanced student under the guidance of a faculty sponsor. Each course proposal is carefully reviewed by the department Executive Committee before approval is granted. The course should address cultural variations or diversity issues. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the topic studied.
Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring May Be Repeated May be repeated once for credit. Only two SICs may be credited toward the Psychology major.
Grading: OPT
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PSY 405 - The Psychology of Gender
Unit(s): 4
Explores gender through a social psychological perspective. Topics include gender socialization, the structure and function of gender stereotypes, masculinity, and gender discrimination.
Crosslisted: WGS 405
Breadth Area: Social/Personality.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: OPT
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PSY 408 - Transitions in Adult Development
Unit(s): 4
This course explores how women and men experience and shape the transitions that occur as they mature socially and psychologically. Inquiry includes normative life cycle transitions as well as unexpected, unusual, or “off-time” transitions and develops understandings of how these transitions shape the development of an individual through adulthood and later life. Cross-cultural aspects are included.
Prerequisite(s): Class open to Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students only. Crosslisted: GERN 408
Breadth Area: Developmental.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: OPT
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PSY 409 - Social and Emotional Development
Unit(s): 4
This course presents an overview of social-emotional development across the life span. Theory and research will be assessed based on different theoretical models and approaches, including cross-cultural perspectives. Topics included are attachment, moral and personality development, social cognition, gender roles, identity, aggression, achievement, and emotions.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250, PSY 302 or PSY 410.
Breadth Area: Developmental.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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PSY 410 - Child Development
Unit(s): 3-4
This course introduces students to the social-emotional, cognitive, language, biological, and physical development of children and adolescents. Students learn major developmental theories and current research as applied to relevant issues in today’s society. The role that parents, teachers, communities, and cultures play in the healthy growth and development of children is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 and junior-level standing, or consent of instructor.
Breadth Area: Developmental.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: OPT
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PSY 411 - Child Psychopathology
Unit(s): 4
An overview of the development of psychological disorders in childhood and adolescence, including neurodevelopmental, emotional, behavioral, and other mental health diagnostic categories. Psychopathology is understood as the interplay among child, family, peer, and cultural influences as well as biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Empirically supported approaches to treatment and prevention are included.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 410 or PSY 302 or equivalent, and junior-level standing.
Breadth Area: Clinical/Counseling.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: OPT
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PSY 412 - Adolescent Psychology
Unit(s): 3-4
An examination of the social, cognitive, and biological theories in adolescent development, including cross-cultural variations. Material is drawn from research and personal interaction with adolescents.
Prerequisite(s): junior-level standing.
Breadth Area: Developmental. May not receive credit for both this course and PSY 413.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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PSY 413 - Adolescent Development through Film
Unit(s): 4
A study of the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of adolescence through the exploration of popular films. The course will be comprised of lecture, readings, films, and other media.
Breadth Area: Developmental. May not receive credit for both this course and PSY 412.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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PSY 414 - Infant Development
Unit(s): 4
The course is designed to provide students an in-depth perspective on development from the prenatal period through the third year of life. The specific areas of development, including biological, cognitive, social, emotional, and cultural context will be covered. Additionally, students will become familiar with the major methodologies used to study infant development. The emphasis of the course is on normative development.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 and junior-level standing, or instructor consent.
Breadth Area: Developmental.
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Grading: OPT
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PSY 415 - Sensation & Perception
Unit(s): 4
This class is an exploration of how energy is transduced by the sensory system into internal conscious representations of space, time, smell, sight, sound and touch. We will explore the methods used in the study of perception and the biology that supports our experience of everyday life.
Breadth Area: Cognitive/Physiological.
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Grading: GRD
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