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SOC 327 - Law Enforcement Units: 4
Sociological analysis of law enforcement systems and the role of police. Problems affecting the control of crime and the relation of police to the community.
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SOC 331 - Social Welfare Policies and Services Units: 4
The nature and development of the social welfare system and policies in the United States. Examination of the delivery of human services through governmental and private agencies, social work, and other human service careers, the role of volunteerism, and comparisons with social welfare systems in other countries.
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SOC 335 - Sociology of Work and Occupations Units: 3
The impact of work on individuals; the nature of different types of work, including professions and jobs in bureaucracies; the changing composition of the labor force.
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SOC 339 - Social Inequality and Civil Rights Units: 4
Examines the struggle for civil rights, equality, and justice, focusing on the differential treatment of people on the basis of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation. Using the Civil Rights Movement in the United States as a touchstone, this course compares various struggles for human rights such as slavery, abolitionism, territorial expansion, immigration, segregation, the anti-Imperialist struggles of Ghandi, and affirmative action.
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SOC 343 - Asian American Communities Units: 3
Comparative analysis of selected Asian and Pacific Island communities in the United States, and particularly the West Coast. Formation and change; new immigrants; adaptation and response.
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SOC 345 - Latino/Chicano Communities Units: 4
Comparative analysis of selected communities with a special emphasis on local Chicano communities in California and transnational immigrants.
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SOC 347 - Black Communities Units: 3
Historical, demographic and cultural examination of the social communities of Black people.
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SOC 348 - American Indian Communities Units: 3
An in-depth examination of American Indian communities, with special emphasis on Southern California Indian communities. Students will understand contemporary issues and concerns facing American Indians today. Themes covered include, tribal sovereignty, demography, decolonization, education, identity, environment, health and wellness, cultural survival, and cultural empowerment. In partnership with local tribes, students will apply the knowledge and analytical skills gained in the classroom to help address environmental, social, and cultural issues within the community. Includes community work and has a field component. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 489 -1. Cross-listed: SOC 348 and AIS 348 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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SOC 349 - Asian American/Pacific Islander Communities Units: 3
Offers an interdisciplinary approach to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the United States through an examination of the following: empire, war, and immigration; historical memory and popular culture; and, community-based mobilization and advocacy on social justice. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 489 -2.
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SOC 350 - Imagining Indians: American Indians, Mass Media, Film, and Society Units: 3
Provides students with a critical analysis and deeper understanding of American Indian cultures at the intersection of the Mass Media. Examines American Indians in media from the very first instances in America through contemporary media and critically examines the effects of media on American Indian identity, politics, sovereignty, ethnic identity, environment, economic development, health disparities, human rights, spirituality, religious freedom, language and art and the very existence of Indian Country in the 21st Century. Examines American Indian cultures as part of the American entertainment cinema, television, and as mascots for team sports. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 489 -5 or NATV 380-1. Cross-listed: SOC 350 and AIS 350 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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SOC 351 - Sociology of Religion Units: 3
Analysis of the interplay of society and religion; the clergy as an occupational group; the relationship of religious ideology to social change.
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SOC 353 - Social Change and Social Movements Units: 4
Forms and processes of social change (modernization, industrialization, urbanization, revolution) in the United States and other countries. The relationship of social change to collective behavior. Development of social conflict, ideologies, and mass organizations; consequences of the success and failure of social movements.
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SOC 360 - Quantitative Research Methods Units: 4
The logic of procedures of social science methodology. Range of types of methods available for various approaches to quantitative social research. Problem formulation, design, data collection, and analysis of a research project.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
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SOC 361 - Qualitative Methods in Sociology Units: 4
Focus on the range of qualitative methods which may include participant observation, qualitative interviewing, and textual and visual analysis. The course also considers the applicability of qualitative methods to particular research questions as well as the theoretical, ethical, and practical issues that arise in conducting qualitative research. Students will engage in qualitative research that includes intensive collection and analysis of qualitative data.
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SOC 375 - Race and Identity Units: 3
The impact of race upon the social construction of the self through sociological theory and a series of narratives and studies of racial identity, asking: How does race matter in the perennial questions of “who am I?” How does racial identity get constructed externally and internally through social interactions and in social institutions? How is racial identity attached to other categories of self (e.g., woman, student, and worker) and how do people negotiate conflicted valuations of racial identity?
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SOC 395 - Current Issues in Sociology Units: 4
In-depth examination of selected topics and timely social issues. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of eight (8) units.
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SOC 401 - History of Social Theory Units: 4
European and American foundations associated with the development of modern sociological theory, with emphases on theorists who have had a strong impact on modern sociology.
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SOC 403 - International Children’s Rights Units: 3
Examines the U.N.’s Convention on the Rights of the Child and its call for children’s rights to survive, to develop, to be protected from harm, and to participate. Students learn about issues such as child labor, education, war, childcare, trafficking, sexual exploitation, homelessness, health, poverty, and play. Themes also include: globalization and social processes, children’s agencies, and the diversity of children’s experiences based on gender, ethnicity, race, and social class.
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SOC 406 - Women and Crime Units: 4
A critical analysis of women as offenders and victims of crime. How the social construction of gender impacts the processing of women in different stages of the criminal justice system.
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SOC 407 - Sex and the Law Units: 4
Using frameworks from the sociology of sexualities and feminist and queer theories, explores various ways sexualities are regulated by the State. Explores the socially constructed nature of sexualities through the lens of criminalization (i.e., sex offender registries and prohibitions on sex work) as well as through policy and laws regulating sexuality, such as age of consent, marriage, immigration, and sexual assault. Emphasis on how sexuality as a site of oppression is impacted by race, gender, socioeconomic status, age, ability, and nationality.
May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 490-10.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 307 or SOC 311 or SOC 313 or SOC 315 or consent of instructor.
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SOC 411 - Social Stratification and Classes Units: 4
Nature and systems of differentiation and ranking in societies, emphasis on changes in class structure in the United States; comparative analysis of life chances and social mobility in the United States and other societies.
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SOC 413 - Sociology of Education Units: 4
The relationship of the educational system to the social structure in the United States and other societies. The school or university as a social organization. Class, ethnic, gender, and other social factors affecting educational opportunity and outcomes. Roles of teachers, students, and administrators.
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SOC 415 - Divorce and Remarriage Units: 4
Examines the interpersonal and social consequences of separation and divorce among intimate partners. The prevalence and causes of divorce, as well as the consequences of separation and divorce for couples, children, and extended family members will be explored. Models and evidence of successful responses to separation and divorce will also be considered. Remarriage and blended families will be examined with respect to the types of relationship challenges and successes that occur.
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SOC 416 - Families in Poverty Units: 4
Considers the contemporary intersections of poverty and families in the U.S. Explores definitions of poverty, prevalent theoretical understandings of poverty, the impact of poverty on families and the strategies they use to cope, demographics, existing and proposed policies designed to mitigate poverty and their relationships to families. Pays particular attention to systems of race, class, and gender to questions of causes vs. symptoms of poverty and to political economic issues. Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: SOC 303 .
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SOC 417 - Family Violence Units: 4
Examines the prevalence, causes, and consequences of the various types of violence that occur within family and intimate relationships. Historical trends and proposed solutions to ending such violence will be explored. The nature of specific forms of violence within families-child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse-will be considered with emphasis on both the interpersonal dynamics and broader sociopolitical forces involved.
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SOC 418 - Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Units: 4
Examines domestic violence prevention and intervention programs and policies in the United States. Evaluates the effectiveness of community, state, and federal prevention efforts for intimate partner violence. The range and effectiveness of intervention services for both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence will also be explored. Includes critical examination of various treatment models from sociological perspectives. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 486 -1.
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SOC 419 - Inequalities and Health Units: 4
A sociological understanding of social class, race, and gender differences in health and health care utilization. Historical and international comparisons of the organization and access to health care contribute to an understanding of the social and personal consequences of inequities in care delivery.
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SOC 423 - Sociology of Emotions Units: 4
Examines how emotions like pain, anger, love, envy, jealousy, shame, joy, anxiety, and happiness motivate human behavior. Emphasis on social aspects of emotions that are shaped by social interaction and social structure. Social construction of emotions and the interchange between social rules and affect is examined.
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SOC 424 - Women and Health Units: 3
Analysis of women’s health maintenance and disease prevention, gender bias in medical treatment, medicalization of “natural” processes, and women and the health system, medical-legal system, and bio-medical research. Subject matter may include: eating disorders, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, fertility, stress and mental illness, menopause, breast cancer, and alternative and traditional healing systems. Issues of social class, nationality, race, culture, and sexual preference are emphasized throughout. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: WMST 424. Cross-listed: SOC 424 and WGSS 424 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both. Recommended Preparation: Previous coursework in the area of health and illness.
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SOC 425 - Sociological Mindfulness Units: 4
Explores the joint application of sociological insights and mindfulness practices as a means to enhance well-being and social relationships over a lifetime. Covers how thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and circumstances shape and are shaped by the web of social relations linking people across time and space. Explores the integration of these insights within mindfulness practices to improve the quality of their own and others’ lives. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 485 -1.
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SOC 427 - Social Gerontology Units: 4
Demographic trends, economic status, family relationships, physical and social needs of the elderly.
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SOC 429 - Death and Dying Units: 4
Comparative analysis of the social, psychological, and organizational study of dying; ethical issues, cultural practices.
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SOC 437 - Feminism and Justice Units: 4
Through the lens of feminist theories of Marxism, Socialism, Critical Race Theory, and Post-Modernism, this class will explore issues of justice related to social, legal, ideological, and material conditions. Issues of education, health, public policy, children, labor, and a critique of the feminist movement by women of color may be discussed.
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SOC 439 - Social Justice and the Environment Units: 4
Explores contemporary issues in society raised by environmental activists and scholars. Upon completion of the course, students will recognize the importance of the environment and environmental issues for our understanding of issues of justice in society.
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SOC 441 - Political Sociology Units: 3
Social organization of political processes. Political socialization and political behavior; conflict and consensus; political institutions and institutionalization; power and power structures.
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SOC 442 - Analysis of the Justice System and Criminal Law Units: 4
Sociological examination of the juvenile and adult justice systems in the United States within the context of race, gender, and social inequality. Overview of the processes of the justice system from the commission of crimes and offenses through sentencing and appeal procedures, with special consideration of the role and applications of criminal law. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Senior status (90 units).
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SOC 443 - Sociology of Law Units: 4
The origin and development of legal norms in various social settings; special attention to the difference between sociological and legal reasoning; law as an instrument of social change; law as a profession.
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SOC 444 - Perspectives on Corrections and Penology Units: 4
Critical analysis and evaluation of different institutional and community-based punishment and correction models, examined both historically and in contemporary American society.
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SOC 445 - White Collar Crime Units: 4
Critical examination of the history, causes, consequences, and prevention of economic crime and the abuse of power in corporations, businesses, unions, and government. How society responds to this costly form of deviance.
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SOC 448 - Racial Profiling Units: 2
Critical examination of racial profiling in three areas of the social realm- on the streets as part of “war on drugs” policies, as an issue of immigration and “border patrol,” and as a “national security” concern post 9/11. Examines both formal and informal social processes surrounding racial profiling, including historical and contemporary legislation that overtly and covertly influences racialized law enforcement. Analysis of the discourse surrounding racial profiling is emphasized, both in the scholarly and public realms. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 490 -1. Recommended Preparation: SOC 313 .
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SOC 449 - Comparative Analysis of Crime and Justice Units: 4
Global examination of selected criminal justice systems comparing differences in the delivery of legal, correctional, and political/cultural objectives across different nations.
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SOC 461 - Black/African Roots of Latino Identities Units: 4
Global and Critical Race Studies perspectives direct this examination of Latino identities highlighting Black or Afro-descendant identities in the Americas. Case studies trace the dynamic development of identity among Afro-descendant peoples, with emphasis on South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, concluding with an examination of the United States.
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SOC 463 - Seminar in White Privilege Units: 2
Critically examines the construction of whiteness in terms of privilege, racism, and notions of supremacy. A range of interdisciplinary texts address the meaning of “whiteness” in U.S. society as a privileged identity, group, culture, and status. The reproduction of white privilege through institutional practices and social interactions is emphasized. Intensive reading and a research project are required.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 313 .
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SOC 465 - Critical Race Theory Units: 2
Explores the development, scope and implications of Critical Race Theory (CRT) with emphasis on the role of law in constructing race, and attention to applications of Critical Race Theory and its variants.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 311 or SOC 313 or SOC 315 .
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SOC 467 - Race and Representation Units: 3
Critically assesses the discourse of race as it concerns representation. Students will complete work at the following signal points of the course: Racial history, stereotypes, “authentic” colonized cultural products and their appropriations by the colonizer, later representations of these products for global consumer consumption.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 313 .
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SOC 469 - Critical Perspectives on Colonialism Units: 2
A critical examination of colonialism and its social consequences.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 313 .
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SOC 470 - Topics in Advanced Research Methods Units: 1-4
In-depth examination of selected research methods used in the social sciences. Emphasis is on in-depth understanding of methodologies not covered in SOC 360 or SOC 361 . Course may not be substituted for SOC 360 or SOC 361 . May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of eight (8) units.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 360 and SOC 361 .
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SOC 471 - Advanced Topics in Sociological Theory Units: 1-4
Seminar of in-depth study of advanced topics in sociological theory. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of eight (8) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Course may not be substituted for SOC 320 .
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SOC 475 - Popular Criminology Units: 4
An examination of key criminological, criminal justice and social justice concepts through lens of popular culture. Analysis of various forms of media in order to understand the ways that depictions of these justice-related topics in popular culture can both enlighten and distort the issues. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 490 -3 and SOC 490 -6.
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SOC 480 - Capstone Seminar in Sociological Scholarship Units: 4
A capstone course for majors, in which students review sociological scholarship on a topic that varies across semesters. Students will produce a written report demonstrating their mastery of key learning objectives in the major.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 320 , and either SOC 311 or SOC 313 or SOC 315 .
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SOC 485 - Seminar on Sociological Topics Units: 2-4
In-depth consideration of selected topics in Sociology. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of eight (8) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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SOC 486 - Topics in Children, Youth, and Families Units: 2-4
A seminar on selected topics for an in-depth concentration in children, youth, and families. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of eight (8) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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SOC 487 - Topics in Aging and the Life Course Units: 2-4
A seminar on selected topics for an in-depth consideration of the sociology of aging and the life course. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of eight (8) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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SOC 488 - Topics in Health, Education, and Welfare Units: 2-4
In-depth consideration of special topics in health, education, and welfare. Topics will depend on student interest and contemporary health, education, and welfare issues. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of eight (8) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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SOC 489 - Topics in Critical Race Studies Units: 2-4
A seminar on selected topics for in-depth consideration in critical race studies. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of eight (8) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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SOC 490 - Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice Units: 2-4
In-depth examination of selected and timely topics in the field of criminology and criminal justice. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of eight (8) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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SOC 494 - Internship in Criminology and Justice Studies Units: 4
Internship that allows for a consideration of crime, law, social control, and/or social justice. Requires a minimum of 60 hours of supervised service in a government agency, community, or grassroots organization, and attendance in a weekly seminar. Focuses upon the analysis of internship experiences in light of criminological and justice studies theories and concepts, issues of professionalization, and methods of social change. Enrollment Restrictions: Restricted to Criminology and Justice Studies majors of Senior status.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 311 or SOC 313 or SOC 315 ; and SOC 325 .
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SOC 495 - Capstone Seminar in Community Service Units: 4
Selective placement of students in organizations that provide service to the local community. Students commit a minimum of 60 hours to their internship. Includes participation in a seminar and producing a written analysis of the organization that demonstrates mastery of learning objectives for the major. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to Sociology or Criminal Justice Studies majors with Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 320 or SOC 325 and either SOC 311 or SOC 313 or SOC 315 .
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SOC 498A - Independent Study Units: 1
Selected studies for an in-depth consideration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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SOC 498B - Independent Study Units: 2
Selected studies for an in-depth consideration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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SOC 498C - Independent Study Units: 3
Selected studies for an in-depth consideration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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SOC 498D - Independent Study Units: 4
Selected studies for an in-depth consideration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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SOC 499A - Independent Research Units: 1
Selected research for an in-depth consideration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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SOC 499B - Independent Research Units: 2
Selected research for an in-depth consideration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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SOC 499C - Independent Research Units: 3
Selected research for an in-depth consideration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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SOC 499D - Independent Research Units: 4
Selected research for an in-depth consideration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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SOC 500 - Pro-Seminar in Sociological Practice Units: 2
Focuses upon the academic and social aspects of the program such as research and writing, faculty advising, building community, culminating project development, and professional goals. Examines the relevance of public sociology to theory, methods, and social change. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 501. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 515 - Social Research Process Units: 4
Introduction to graduate-level social science research methods. Focuses upon the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Addresses challenges of conducting social research in diverse communities and the importance of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, class, age, religion, ability, and sexuality in the construction of research. Students will practice writing elements of a culminating experience proposal. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 516 - Seminar in Critical Perspectives in Sociology Units: 2
Explores critical perspectives or cutting-edge topics in the field of Sociology. Analyzes a specific theme through existing and/or original research. May be repeated two (2) times for a total of four (4) units (different class themes required). Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 518 - Seminar in Social Institutions and Justice Units: 2
Focuses on social institutions, their role in national and international contexts, and their connection to structural oppression and/or liberation. Analyzes a specific theme within the topic of social institutions and justice. May be repeated two (2) times for a total of four (4) units (different class themes required). Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice program.
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SOC 530 - Social Theory and Public Policy Units: 4
Provides an intensive study of both classical and contemporary social theory. Primarily emphasizes sociological theories, but also includes critical, postmodern, feminist and race theories. Theoretical perspectives are used to understand public policy as both governmental and non-governmental interventions to solve social problems. Particular emphasis is placed on theoretically guided analyses of the creation, maintenance, and change of social policy. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 610. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 550 - Critical Perspectives in Sociological Practice Units: 4
Designed to assist students in understanding human service delivery from the diverse perspectives (of race, gender, class, age, sexuality, and disability) of those who receive services. Focuses on: 1) the historical development of social services in varying economic, political, social, and philosophical climates; 2) critical assessments of the theories and practices guiding social service delivery; and 3) the effectiveness of human services in meeting the needs of diverse groups. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 630. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 560 - Quantitative Research Methods Units: 4
Focuses on strategies for data analysis, data preparation (coding, data entry), quantitative analysis (univariate, bivariate, multivariate), the presentation of quantitative findings (preparation of tables, graphs) and the writing of conclusions and recommendations from evaluations. Considers the social impact and ethics of evaluation research, pitfalls encountered in applying social research techniques in the real world and ways to assess evaluation research. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 620. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 611 - Qualitative Research Methods Units: 4
Focuses upon the theory and practice of qualitative research. Includes an emphasis upon ethnography, interviewing, coding, analytical writing, social dynamics in the field, and research ethics. Emphasizes impact of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexuality, and socioeconomic class in research. Connects qualitative sociology to public sociology and social justice. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: SOC 575. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 616 - Seminar in Communities and Inequalities Units: 2
Investigates the symbolic and material inequality within and between communities. Analyzes a specific theme within the topic of communities and inequalities. May be repeated two (2) times for a total of four (4) units (different class themes required). Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 618 - Seminar in Critical Criminology Units: 2
Examines the intersection of law, crime, and justice. Includes an emphasis on criminological and justice studies perspectives addressing power and resistance. Analyzes a specific theme within the topic of Criminology. May be repeated two (2) times for a total of four (4) units (different class themes required). Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 640 - Sociological Advocacy Units: 2
Focuses upon the use of sociological theory and research as tools for advocacy. Includes the use of writing as a method of inquiry and a form of reflexivity for sociological advocates. Explores a variety of methods for communication with publics both inside and outside academia. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 660 - Teaching Sociology Units: 2
Focuses on pedagogical methods for teaching sociology and social justice at the college or university level. Designed as a workshop to enable students to actively participate in creating and cultivating a teaching self. Considers the creation of knowledge through research and the dissemination of that knowledge through teaching. Introduces the major educational and professional issues related to instruction. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 680 - Writing for Sociology Graduate Students Units: 2
Designed to assist graduate students with various aspects of scholarly and professional sociological writing at the graduate level. Students will work to refine drafts of a major project or paper with attention to topics such as: defining a problem, reviewing the literature to find a focus, drawing upon sociological theory, and writing introductions and conclusions. Attention will be given to developing analytic strategies and organizational skills as well as to the mechanics of good writing. May be repeated for credit for a total of four (4) units. Only two (2) units may count toward the M.A. in Sociological Practice. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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SOC 690 - Culminating Experience Proposal Preparation Units: 4
Preparation for independent research related to one of four culminating experiences: thesis, journal-length article, advocacy project, or exam. Student works closely with committee chair to plan research activities and complete a proposal related to their future culminating experience. May be repeated twice for a total of three semesters of proposal preparation. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 500 , SOC 515 , SOC 530 , SOC 550 , and SOC 560 .
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SOC 695 - Culminating Experience Research Units: 4
Continuation of the efforts in SOC 690 . Work conducted in consultation with committee chair, committee members, and completion of the culminating experience. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Requirement(s): Advancement to candidacy.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 500 , SOC 515 , SOC 530 , SOC 550 , SOC 560 , and SOC 690 .
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SOC 698A - Independent Research Units: 1
Selected research experiences for the basis of in-depth consideration. Research projects supportive of student’s primary concentration interests may be pursued. May be repeated, but no more than four (4) units may be counted toward the major. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of faculty advisor.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 500 , SOC 515 , SOC 530 , SOC 550 , and SOC 560 .
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SOC 698B - Independent Research Units: 2
Selected research experiences for the basis of in-depth consideration. Research projects supportive of student’s primary concentration interests may be pursued. May be repeated, but no more than four (4) units may be counted toward the major. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of faculty advisor.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 500 , SOC 515 , SOC 530 , SOC 550 , and SOC 560 .
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SOC 698C - Independent Research Units: 3
Selected research experiences for the basis of in-depth consideration. Research projects supportive of student’s primary concentration interests may be pursued. May be repeated, but no more than four (4) units may be counted toward the major. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of faculty advisor.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 500 , SOC 515 , SOC 530 , SOC 550 , and SOC 560 .
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SOC 698D - Independent Research Units: 4
Selected research experiences for the basis of in-depth consideration. Research projects supportive of student’s primary concentration interests may be pursued. May be repeated, but no more than four (4) units may be counted toward the major. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of faculty advisor.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 500 , SOC 515 , SOC 530 , SOC 550 , and SOC 560 .
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SOC 699 - Culminating Experience Extension Units: 4
Required for students who have already taken SOC 695 , but need to continue working on their culminating projects. May be repeated twice for a total of three (3) semesters of project extension. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 695 .
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SE 370 - Introduction to Software Engineering Units: 3
Introduction to software engineering fundamentals including principles, processes, best practices, and tools to construct mid-sized software products. Includes an introduction of the software development lifecycle and comparison of software process models, modern design techniques, and modeling practices. Students will be grouped into teams to work on a semester-long project in a modern development framework. Also included is an introduction to the ethical and professional responsibilities in software engineering. Two hours of lecture. Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): CS 211 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 270 .
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SE 451 - Software Requirements and Design Units: 3
Basic concepts and principles of software requirements engineering, including requirements elicitation/acquisition, types of requirements, functional and non-functional requirements, validation, verification, prototyping, object-oriented techniques, and requirements tracking. Tools and techniques, methods for modeling software systems, and security issues. Enrollment Restrictions: Priority for Software Engineering majors.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): SE 370 .
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SE 461 - Software Testing and Quality Units: 3
Theory and practice of determining whether a product conforms to its specification and intended use. Methods of testing, types of testing, verification and validation, software quality assurance methods, test plans and strategies, unit level and system level testing, software reliability, peer review methods, security-related quality assurance processes and techniques, and configuration control responsibilities in quality assurance.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 242 and SE 451 with grades of C (2.0) or better in all courses.
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SE 471 - Software Architecture Units: 3
Introduction to the design and implementation of complete and secure software systems. Software architectures, methodologies, model representations, component-based design, patterns, frameworks, security, architectural principles and alternatives, design documentation, relationships between levels of abstraction, theory and practice of human interface design, creating systems which can evolve, choosing software sources and strategies, prototyping and documenting designs, and employing patterns for reuse.
Prerequisite(s): SE 451 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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SE 481 - Software Project Planning and Management Units: 3
Major issues and techniques of project management. Project evaluation and selection, scope management, planning and organizing activities, team building, stakeholder management, project scheduling, directing and control, cost and resource estimation, requirements, design, construction, and configuration management, measurements, quality and monitoring, rework, conflict management and risk management. Professional issues including career planning, lifelong learning, software engineering ethics, and the licensing and certification of software professionals.
Prerequisite(s): SE 451
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SE 490 - Senior Project I Units: 3
Group software engineering project requiring completion of a software system for an approved client. The students will work in teams on projects of interest to industry and will be involved in construction technologies, construction tools, project planning, software requirements elicitation and specification, analysis of requirements, cost estimation, risk analysis, use of standards, scheduling, prototyping, development of project management, configuration management, and quality assurance plans, project reviews and reports, architecture and design, documentation, team management and organization, copyright, liability, security, and handling project failure. The project will be completed in SE 491 in the following semester.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of SE 461 and SE 471 with a minimum of C (2.0).
Corequisite(s): SE 481 .
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SE 491 - Senior Project II Units: 3
Continues the project from SE 490 with the same team. Software design, construction, project implementation and management, integration, configuration management, documentation, quality plan, and deployment. Oral presentation and project demonstration. Meets six (6) hours per week for activities.
Prerequisite(s): SE 490 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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SPAN 101 - Beginning Spanish I Units: 3
An introduction to the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures, with emphasis on the development of communicative skills and grammatical structures. Language laboratory practice is a mandatory component of the course. Though no prior knowledge of Spanish is assumed, to promote language acquisition this course is conducted in Spanish.
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SPAN 102 - Beginning Spanish II Units: 3
Continuation of SPAN 101 . Further study of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures, with emphasis on the development of communicative skills and basic structures. Enrollment Requirement(s): Two (2) years of high school Spanish with one (1) year of high school Spanish taken and passed within the last two (2) years, or completion of SPAN 101 with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or placement test.
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SPAN 150 - Accelerated Beginning Spanish Units: 5
A beginning-level Spanish course taught at an accelerated pace. Emphasis on the development of communicative skills, basic structures, and cultural competence. Covers the equivalent of SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 in one semester. Intended for students who have had significant exposure to beginning Spanish but are not ready to begin intermediate Spanish at CSUSM. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of Foreign Language Proficiency Assessor to enroll. Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: At least two years of high school Spanish.
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SPAN 199 - Intensive Spanish Practice Units: 1
This non-traditional course requires that students live in an off-campus group setting, typically for a weekend period (Friday through Sunday). During this time, students are permitted to speak only Spanish. Structured activities include: workshops on grammar, literature, composition, accent use, group discussions, student participation in skits and songs, and community excursions. Note: This course does not fulfill the graduation requirement for a Language Other than English. Students are required to attend a mandatory orientation session prior to the scheduled intensive weekend, and should contact the instructor for further details. Conducted in Spanish. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirement(s): SPAN 102 .
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Units: 3
Continuation of Spanish language fundamentals. Emphasis on the development of the skills of reading, listening comprehension, speaking, writing, and on culture. Enrollment Requirement(s): At time of enrollment in course, basic communicative skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in Spanish, equivalent to those demonstrated upon completion of SPAN 102 , are mandatory. Conducted in Spanish. Three years of high school Spanish taken and passed within the last two years, or placement into SPAN 201 through the CSUSM Spanish Placement Exam administered by the CSUSM Testing Services.
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SPAN 201C - Intermediate Spanish for the Medical Field Units: 3
Intermediate course in Spanish designed for students whose professional careers and personal interests take them to the medical field. This course will enable students to hold conversations with Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Students will develop basic and intermediate skills in the target language to carry on medical functions or tasks. Helpful for students who have a basic knowledge of Spanish and whose goal is to apply the target language to a medical setting. This course fulfills the University’s Language Other than English Requirement. Enrollment Requirement(s): SPAN 102 , or three years of High School Spanish.
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SPAN 201E - Intermediate Spanish for Criminology and Justice Studies Units: 03
Continuation of Spanish language fundamentals in a context relevant to Criminology and Justice Studies and/or Law Enforcement, First Responders. Emphasis on the development of the skills of reading, listening comprehension, speaking, writing, and on culture. Special focus on the language needs when communicating with Spanish-speaking community members, neighbors, police officers, first responders, victims, and witnesses. Students will request placement in approved organizations that provide service to the local community related to criminal justice, for a direct application of course content. Enrollment Requirements: At time of enrollment in course, basic communicative skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in Spanish, equivalent to those demonstrated upon completion of SPAN 102 , are mandatory. Three years of high school Spanish taken and passed within the last two years, or placement into SPAN 201 through the CSUSM Spanish Placement Exam administered by the CSUSM Testing Services.
Satisfies GE area: C3
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