Advanced Studies (A S)
111. Mainstreaming Exceptional Students (2)
Prerequisite: T Ed 130 or 152 and T Ed 110 or 155A; or permission of instructor.
Introduction to identification of differentiating characteristics in exceptional
students. Comprehensive review and analysis of contemporary practices in
mainstreaming exceptional pupils. Introduction to federal and .state legislative
mandates pertinent to nondiscriminatory assessments, parental involvement
and individualized education plans (IEPs).
112. Introduction to Teaching Exceptional Students (3)
Prerequisite; A S 111. Analysis of issues in the educational classification
o1 exceptional students and examination of contemporary practices in the
design of special education programs. Introduction to instructional approaches
and strategies tar use with exceptional pupils and practice in the design
o1 individualized education plans (IEPS). (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Former
AS 116)
115F. Field Work in Special. Education (1-3; max total 12)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Supervised observation 'and participation
in selected programs for exceptional children, vocational planning, guidance
and counseling.
118. Counseling and Mental Health (3)
Examination of the relationship between counseling and mental health with
emphasis on current issues of adjustment in society. Explores psychopathology
within the framework of the DSM-III.
153. Educational Statistics (3)
Prerequisite; ELM exam. Methods of describing, analyzing and interpreting
data; statistical inference, including "t"' test, correlation
and prediction, chi square, and simple research design. Computer applications
during lab activities. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
163A. Student Teaching: Severely Handicapped (1-8; max total 8)
Prerequisite: admission to Special Education credential program. Directed
observation, participation, and teaching in Glasses for the mentally retarded
in public schools under supervision. Weekly conference with university supervisor.
163B. Student Teaching: Learning Handicapped (1-8; max total 8)
Prerequisite: admission to Special Education Credential program. Directed
observation, participation and teaching in classes for the educationally
handicapped in public schools under supervision. Weekly conference with
university supervisor
170. Introduction to the Learning Handicapped (3)
Prerequisite: A S 111. Introduction to theories, programs, and methods of
educating children with specific learning disabilities. (2 lecture, 2 lab
hours)
171. Introduction to the Severely Handicapped Student (3)
Prerequisite: A S 111. Introduction to behavioral and developmental characteristics,
curriculum issues and strategies applicable to the education of children
with severe handicapping conditions. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
172. Laws Relating to Children (3)
Current and proposed legislation in parent-child relationships, adoption,
and guardianship, education at the minor, marriage contract, child labor,
juvenile delinquency, and child welfare programs.
174. Introduction to Counseling (3)
(Same as Psych 174.) An overview of basic counseling models, including psychoanalytic,
behavioral, cognitive and humanistic approaches. Includes a personal counseling
experience.
180T. Topics in Special Education (1-3; 12 if no area is repeated)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Seminar covering special topics,
as related to special education populations, aging, adolescent and adult
handicaps, careers, child abuse, interpersonal skills, legislation, mainstreaming,
or parenting. Additional topics may be selected.
185T. Topics in Counseling (1-3; 12 if no area repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar covering special topics
relating to counseling: new developments in counseling techniques, special
populations and current research.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement - Independent Study.
(See Course Numbering System. )
220. Research in Education (3)
Prerequisite: 12 units of education courses or equivalent and A S 153. Seminar
in research methodology; identification of educational research problems;
use of library resources, data gathering and processing, writing a research
report; applies to elementary and secondary teaching, early childhood, reading,
administration, counseling, special education and related fields. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours)
221. Seminar in Multicultural Aspects of Counseling (3)
Prerequisite; A S 174 or R C 201, A S 224. Cognitive and experiential study
of social and psychological variables which influence the crosscultura!
counseling relationship. Culturally relevant models of counseling theory
and practice are explored. Current research methods and findings are presented.
(2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
222. Seminar in Career Development Theory (3)
Prerequisite; A S 174. Examination of career development theories and research
for their implications in understanding career development generally and
career counseling specifically. (Course fee for assessment materials, approximately
$5-$10) (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
223. Seminar in Theories of Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
(3)
Prerequisite: A S 174. Study of theories, techniques and methodology of
counseling with families. Current research and methods are presented. (2
seminar, 2 lab hours)
224. Seminar in Counseling Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: A S 174 or R C 201. Emphasis given to interviewing skills,
philosophy, theory and methodology as applied to counseling. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours)
225. Seminar in Advanced Theories and Techniques in Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: A S 224. Emphasis on philosophy, theory and methodology as
applied to Gestalt and behavioral approaches to counseling. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours)
226. Seminar in Organization of Counseling Services (3)
Prerequisite; A S 224. Organization, administration and evaluation of counseling
programs. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
227. Seminar in Tests Counseling (3)
Prerequisite; A S 153. Selection, administration, and evaluation of psychological
tests and psychometric data for use in counseling settings. (Course fee
for assessment materials, approximately $5 to $10) (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
228. Seminar in Group Progress (3)
Prerequisite: A S 174 or R C 201. Theories and methods of interpersonal
communication within groups, transferal information, group leadership and
membership, role perceptions, verbal and non-verbal interaction and group
counseling. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
229. Seminar in Counseling the Older Adult (3)
Prerequisite: A S 224. Study of counseling philosophy, theory, methodology
and skills applicable to problems of the older adult. (2 seminar, 2 lab
hours)
230. Seminar in Counseling of Exceptional Children and Their Parents
(3)
Theories and techniques in working with parents of exceptional children;
emphasis placed on individual and group counseling skills with parents,
direct contact with families, case study and current legislation. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours)
231. Practicum in Counseling (4; max total 8)
Prerequisite: 12 units in counseling program, including A S 224. Supervised
on-campus counseling experiences with selected clients. Experience in individual
counseling, critiquing of tapes and typescripts, observations, and case
report writing. Students must carry professional liability insurance. (2
seminar, 4 lab hours)
232. Seminar in Career Counseling: Methods and Materials (3)
Prerequisite: A S 174, 222. Develop knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate
career assessment, decision-making, and job-seeking activities of students
and other clientele. (Course lee for assessment materials, approximately
$5 to $10) (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
233. Practicum in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (4; tax total
8)
Prerequisite; A S 223, 231, 236 and permission of instructor. Supervised
MFCC counseling experiences involving selected families, couples and/or
children. Students must carry professional liability insurance.
234. Practicum in Group Counseling (4; man total 8)
Prerequisite: A S 228, 231 and permission of instructor. Supervised on-campus
group counseling experience with selected small groups. Experience in group
leadership and group counseling. (2 seminar, 4 lab hours)
235. Practicum in Career Development Counseling (4; tax total 8)
Prerequisite A S 222, 231 and permission of instructor. Supervised counseling
experiences in vocational career development.
236. Seminar in Professional Practices of Family Counseling (3)
Prerequisite A S 223, 224 and permission of instructor. Analysis of separation,
divorce and relation dissolution, family law and legal issues in practice
diagnosis of client and family disorders; family practice and third party
payments. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
237. Field Work in School Counseling (4-8; max total 12)
Prerequisite A S 224 and permission of instructor. Supervised practice in
an elementary and/or secondary school. Students must carry professional
liability insurance. 160 hours of field work required for 4 units of credit)
(Former A S 224FA)
238. Field Work in Professional Services Counseling (3-12; max total
12)
Prerequisite: 40 units in counseling program, including A S 224 and 231.
Designed for students wishing to do their work in professional counseling
services, including, but not limited to, agencies, colleges, and universities,
supervised placement. Typically requires a one-year commitment. Students
must carry professional liability insurance. Approved for SP grading. (150
hours of field work required 3 units of credit) (Former A S 224FC )
240. Cognitive and Communicative Skills for the Severely Handicapped
(3)
Prerequisite: AS 111, 171. Seminar in early cognitive and communicative
development. Curriculum approaches and instructional programs designed to
address the educational needs of severely handicapped students. Review of
selected curriculum and instructional materials. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
241. Psychomotor Skills for the Severely Handicapped (3)
Prerequisite: A S 111, 171. Seminar in psychomotor development, curriculum
design and instruction for severely handicapped, school-aged children. Review
of adapted/prosthetic strategies for teaching motor, sensory, and perceptual
skills. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
242. Seminar in Behavior Modification (3)
Prerequisite: A S 111 or equivalent. Behavior modification principles, programs,
and techniques employed in special education and clinical-prescriptive teaching.
Emphasis on school and home applications. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
243. Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Abilities (3)
Prerequisite: AS 111, 170. Seminar in the special education of children
who are educationally handicapped with psychomotor disabilities. Diagnostic-prescriptive
programming and critiques required. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
244. Organization and Supervision of Special Education (3)
Prerequisite; A S 111 or permission of instructor. Seminar in the organization,
financing, housing, equipping, staffing, and supervision of the special
education program; desirable educational provisions for each type of exceptionality;
legal provisions for special education including curriculum development,
in-service education and teacher-pupil relationships.
245. Seminar in Identification and Evaluation of Exceptional Children
(4)
Prerequisite: A S 111, 153. Seminar and field work in the identification
and evaluation of exceptional children. Review of testing techniques, evaluation
of psychological reports, development of psychoeducational recommendations
as a clinical process. Extensive independent child study and evaluation
with appropriate diagnostic instruments. (Course fee for test materials,
approximately $51o $10) (2 seminar, 2 lab hours, 2 field work hours)
246. Language and Cognitive Abilities (3)
Prerequisite A S 111, 170, 243, 245. Advanced curriculum development for
learning handicapped with language and cognitive disabilities. Diagnostic-prescriptive
programming required. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
248. Social and Affective Education (3)
Prerequisite: A S 111 or equivalent. Seminar. Development and remediation
of social skills and affective abilities. Model programs for normal children
and prescriptive interventions Ior those with social and personal behavior
disorders. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
249. Practicum/Clinic: Career Education for the Handicapped (3-9;
max total 9)
Prerequisite; AS 253 and permission of instructor. Clinical experience in
private and public agencies involved with vocational/career training for
the handicapped work evaluation and job training programs supervised by
university personnel. (2 lab hours and 1 hour outside preparation per unit)
253. Vocational/Career Education the Handicapped (3)
Prerequisite: A S 111 or permission of instructor. Seminar in the examination
and application of vocational/career education and training for the handicapped;
local, state, and federal models. (Test materials fee, approximately $5-$10)
(2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
254. Seminar in the Severely Handicapped Child (3)
Prerequisite: A S 111, 112, 153, 171. Characteristics, identification
procedures, training programs, legal, and administrative problems. Research
in causation, prevention, and treatment. Counseling of parents.
255. Practicum in Special Education: Severely Handicapped (5)
Prerequisite: AS 111, 112, 153, 171; AS 243, 245, 254 prior to and/or
concurrent enrollment In A S 230, 242, 24G, 253. Clinical experience in
diagnosis and evaluation of the severely handicapped, prescriptive program
development and management, including individual arid group instruction.
Experiences include data gathering, program planning, evaluation, and consultation
with parents and professionals.
256. Practicum in Special Education: Learning Handicapped (5)
Prerequisite: A S 111, 115F, 153, 170, 243, 245; prior and/or simultaneous
enrollment in a maximum of 12 units in the following courses: A S 230, 242,
246, 248, 253. Clinical experience in diagnosis and evaluation of the learning
handicapped, prescriptive program development, prescriptive instruction,
and program management. Experience to include data gathering, program planning
and execution, evaluation, and consultation.
261. Organization for Administration and Support of Education (3)
Prerequisite: teaching experience. Interrelationships of federal, state,
county, city, and district units in the administration and promotion of
programs of education.
262. Seminar in Educational Principalship (3)
Prerequisite: teaching experience; A S 261. Seminar on problems, procedures,
and organizational relationships of elementary and secondary schools; the
administrator's responsibilities in areas of organization and control; teacher
personnel, pupil personnel, noncertificated personnel; special and auxiliary
agencies; guidance; supervision; community relationships.
263. Seminar in Supervision for Improvement of Instruction (3)
Prerequisite: teaching experience; T Ed 250 or 273; A S 261. Seminar for
clarification and application of modern concepts and techniques of supervision;
practice in leadership roles, promoting productive human relationships,
developing communication skills, and evaluation of teaching; ways at helping
teachers in their credential fields.
264. Seminar in the Legal Aspects of Education (3)
Prerequisite: teaching experience; A S 261. A case study approach In reviewing
important court decisions, both state and federal, that have directly affected
the public schools. Legal relationships in public education applied to federal,
state, and local levels.
265. Seminar in School-Community Relations and Facilities (3)
Prerequisite: A S 261. Seminar on interaction with community forces, news
media, political agencies, and minority groups in policy development; decision-making
based on factual data; management of physical facilities. (Former A S 276)
266. Seminar in School Finance and Business Administration (3)
Prerequisite; A S 261. Economic perspectives and practices of school finance
and business administration; local, state, and federal responsibility for
financial support of education. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
267. Field Work in Administrative Services - Elementary School (3)
Prerequisite: 9 units selected from; A S 261, 262, 263, 264, 266, 272, 275.
Supervised administrative practice in an elementary school. Includes seminar
discussions of field experiences and required research (120 hours required
for 3 units credit) (Former A S 273A)
268. Field Work in Administrative Services - Secondary School (3)
Prerequisite: 9 units selected from A S 261, 262, 263, 264, 266, 272, 275.
Supervised administrative practice in a secondary school. Includes seminar
discussions of field experiences and required research. (120 hours required
for 3 units of credit) (Former A S 273B)
271. Seminar in School Plant Planning (3)
Prerequisite: permission at instructor. Emphasis on planning, design and
function of educational facilities so they are consistent with the educational
goals of the school and school district. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
272. Seminar in Advanced Curriculum Evaluation and Development (3)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Nature
and scope of curriculum development; administrative determiners of curriculum;
influence at governmental agencies and organizations, foundations, business
and industry, and power structures as curriculum determiners; international
influence on curriculum development and curriculum evaluation at various
levels of governmental operation.
274. Advanced School Finance and Business Services (3)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Primary
emphasis is directed toward the acquisition of expertise in advanced planning
and management of business and finance elements of public schools. (2 seminar,
2 lab hours)
275. Seminar in Advanced Techniques of Personnel Administration in
Education (3)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Advanced
techniques of staff improvement in service, staff participation in policy
making, improvement of communication channels and methods at communication,
economic and contractual relationships, and improvement of working conditions;
work and responsibility of nonteaching staff members.
277. Computer Applications in Educational Administration (3)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Factors
relating to assessment and implementation at computer applications to support
educational programs and administrative operations in school districts,
computer assisted instruction, student personnel, fiscal and property controls,
personnel and related educational and business functions characteristic
of school districts. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
278T. Topics in Advanced Educational Administration (1-3)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Seminar
covering special topics relating to educational administration: new developments
in educational administration, special populations, and current research.
279. Advanced Administration Field Work (2-8; max total 8)
Prerequisite: employment in a position requiring an Administrative Services
Credential and permission of instructor. Supervision of Professional Administrative
Services Credential candidates in their place of employment. The type of
assignment will depend on requirements of the university and will be individually
developed in cooperation with. candidate's employer. Includes seminar discussions
of field experience and required research. (80 hours required for 2 units)
285. Seminar in Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: minimum 3 units from the following; T Ed 130, 152; AS 174,
or Psych 101. Seminar on the psychological foundations at education; nature
and characteristics of development, learning processes, and forces which
affect educational growth.
288. Educational Measurement and Program Evaluation (3)
Prerequisite; A S 153. Procedures and issues involved in the measurement
and evaluation of educational programs; planning, etc. Applications in educational
settings are emphasized. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
289. Seminar in Advanced Educational Research (3)
Prerequisite: A S 153 and 220; or permission of instructor. Emphasis on
conceptualizing advanced educational research problems, analyzing data and
interpreting data, computer lab activities using such techniques as ANOVA,
multiple regression, and multivariate statistics and developing the methodology
for thesis proposals. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
295. Seminar: The Special Education Resource Specialist (3)
Prerequisite: GT, LH, or SH Credential; three years teaching experience
or permission o1 instructor. To develop knowledge and skills in consultant
services in identification and assessment, application at classroom management,
procurement of appropriate resources and development of Career and vocational
plans for individuals with exceptional needs.
296. Practicum: The Special Education Resource Specialist (3; max
total 6)
Prerequisite: GT, LH, or 5H Credential; three years teaching experience
or permission of instructor. Field experiences in consulting, coordinating,
implementing and evaluating individualized education plans. Designing and
implementing staff development and in-service education; consulting and
educating parents; utilizing personnel/agency resources.
298A. Project - Counseling (4)
(See Criteria for Thesis and Project.) Prerequisite; advancement to candidacy
for the master's degree; B average on 24 units of the master's program including
A S 220. A project consists of a significant undertaking appropriate to
counseling such as the development of a program for counseling service delivery,
development at audio-visual materials or computer software tar counselor
education or service delivery. An approved proposal is required for enrollment.
Approved for SP grading.
298B. Project - Education (4)
(See Criteria for Thesis and Project.) Prerequisite; advancement to candidacy
for the master's degree; B average on 24 units of the master's program including
A S 220. A project consists of a significant undertaking appropriate to
education such as the development of curricula and instructional materials,
studies of school law, finance, community relations, personnel, educational
policy, and educational theory. An approved proposal is required tar enrollment.
Approved for SP grading.
298C. Project - Special Education (4)
(See Criteria for Thesis and Project.) Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy
for the master's degree; B average on 24 units of the master's program including
A S 220. A project consists of a significant undertaking appropriate to
special education such as the development of courses of study, instructional
manuals, teachers guides, intervention programs, and computer software.
An approved proposal is required for enrollment. Approved for SP grading.
299. Thesis (4)
(See Criteria for Thesis and Project.) Prerequisite; Advancement to candidacy
for the master's degree, B average on 24 units of the master's program including
A S 220 and completion of an acceptable thesis proposal. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. See School
at Education and Human Development's Graduate Programs Coordinator for school
thesis guidelines. Approved for SP grading.
(See Course Numbering System.)
373. Instructional and Curriculum Problems
and Practices
(1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)