PSY443 This course is an examination of the psychological impact of the customs, norms, institutions, and groups upon individual behavior as influenced by social interaction. (3 units) ECH495 This course is a practicum that includes observation, participation, and teaching in the early childhood setting from birth through transitional kindergarten. Emphasis is on program planning including assessment for children in early childhood education and early childhood intervention. This course meets the requirements of the California Child Development Permit, Core Areas: Child Growth and Development, Child, Family and Community and Programs and Curriculum. (3 units) HMS501 This course provides a comprehensive survey of human service theories and applications, focusing on diverse consumer populations in a wide range of settings. Students will examine significant historical developments, legal and compliance issues, and ethics in the human services field. This course also addresses the complex interactions between human services professionals and consumers and examines systems theory approaches to resolve issues commonly encountered by human services professionals. (3 units) HMS520 This course uses a multidisciplinary approach to study the role of ethical and moral principles within the field of human services. The course will also examine legal issues, such as professional boundaries, confidentiality, informed consent, and conflicts of interest. This course also emphasizes the knowledge of relevant ethical codes in the human services field. (3 units) HMS550 This course examines the importance of ensuring sustainable funding as a necessary skill for administrators of human service organizations. This course presents a number of ways to ensure funding from public and private sources. Areas of emphasis include researching public policy, industry trends, and grant writing that incorporates legal and ethical considerations. This course includes the completion of a brief grant proposal. (3 units) HMS580 This course introduces students to social policies and programs designed to effect positive change in the quality of people’s lives. Students learn about the cycle of policy development, implementation, and evaluation. This course emphasizes how social policies affect the direct practice of human service professionals and the role of advocacy and coalition building in influencing social action. The course also highlights the role of the human service professional in impacting the legislation that governs society. (3 units) BUS237 In this course students learn to identify and apply effective management and leadership behaviors based on principles found in the Bible. This course will equip each student with skills in making biblically-informed choices in realistic business scenarios. (3 units) BUS534 Students will explore the impact of supporting a strategic decision with research and analysis of data. Students will construct goals, and communicate them keeping the beginning and end in mind as it relates to future outcomes in the areas of technology, finance, manufacturing, logistics, and many other facets of the organizational environment. Students will be equipped to disseminate their vision to management and discern the impact of feedback from management. (3 units) BUS548 This course is designed to develop the skills and analytical tools to build a strategic framework to align with organizational objectives. Quantitative tools, including decision models, game theory, and statistical analysis will be employed, and coupled with qualitative techniques, to examine critical business problems and develop and implement practical solutions. Insights from behavioral economics will offer an innovative approach to the managerial decision-making process and improve business performance. (3 units) BUS595 Professional internship with approved company or organization consisting of 150 hours of work. Students cannot earn credit for both BUS 595 and BUS 595G BUS 595G - Global Internship. (3 units) CIT430 This course is an introduction to object-oriented design and data structures using the popular Python programming language. The course covers four major aspects of computing: programming basics, object oriented programming, data structures, and software development life cycle. The level of instruction assumes at least one semester of programming in an object-oriented language C++. Topics include the design of collection classes with polymorphism and inheritance, multiple implementations of collection interfaces, and the analysis of the space/time tradeoffs of different collection implementations (specifically array-based implementations and link-based implementations). Collections covered include sets, lists, stacks, queues, trees, dictionaries, and graphs. (3 units) CJS501 This course introduces students to the skills necessary for successful leadership in law enforcement organizations. Crucial factors that influence organizational, team, and individual performance will be explored. This includes hidden and explicit dynamics that influence motivation and decision-making. Leadership principles will be applied to new approaches to law enforcement challenges, including collaborative strategies to successfully deal with complex public problems. (3 units) CJS520 Graduate level course on the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using California and federal statutes as illustrations; defenses to criminal responsibility; criminal responsibility. (3 units) CJS530 A study in the traditional and theoretical schools of criminology. Theories relating to individual abnormality and theories relating to cultural influences are examined. Theories of the causes of delinquency and data on delinquent behavior including gangs, minor and major criminal actions and methods of correction are also covered. (3 units) CJS540 This course will focus on the fundamentals of crime analysis and provide an introduction to crime intelligence and mapping. Students will examine concepts, theories, practices, data and analysis techniques associated with the field of crime analysis for law enforcement. Additional topics will be introduced including understanding criminal behavior, behavioral geography, linking crimes, forecasting, crime prediction and career opportunities. (3 units) CJS560 This course will examine elements of criminal investigation, including crime scene preservation, evidence collection and interviewing. To bring these two topics (investigation and report writing) together, students will also be exposed to various concepts of criminal law, search and seizure and police procedures. (3 units) COM485 This course provides students with an understanding of the communication management and decision-making process in strategic communication. Principles of leadership and management are explored to deepen the understanding of communication practitioner’s role in various organizations to create comprehensive communication programming. (3 units) DPA720 In this course, students examine the philosophy of ethics as it relates to issues of social justice and relationships between ethical and moral practices and effective leadership. Theories of economic disparity, power, and privilege and ethical dilemmas will be explored. Attention is focused on accountability in leadership and best practices that result in fair and equitable treatment of employees and service delivery in diverse communities. Current events will be analyzed as well as a variety of moral dilemmas that exist in societies and organizations along with the exploration of key factors in decision-making and ethical principles. (4 units) DPA725 This course presents innovative concepts of strategic planning in relation to an organization’s mission, and vision for organizational sustainability. Students will learn practical skills of best practices needed to develop strategic plans that focus on key aspects of resource allocation, implementation, collaboration, and budgeting. (4 units) ECH550 The course will examine the process of program development, evaluation, and improvement in the early childhood setting with a focus on industry standards and best practice. Students will be introduced to measurement tools such as the Environment Rating Scales (ECERS), NAEYC Accreditation criteria, and the Program Administrators Scale (PAS). Students will utilize common assessments to develop action plans, and integrate their knowledge and understanding of program development and evaluation by creating a proposal for an early childhood program. (3 units) KIN566 This course will prepare students for laboratory based clinical exercise assessments through hands on experience and guided case studies. Focus will be given to cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and pulmonary assessments. This course will discuss the underlying pathology of a variety of metabolic and lifestyle disease with specific emphasis on exercise prescription for the prevention and treat of lifestyle diseases. This course will center on 4 primary domains: 1) Patient/ Client Assessment, 2) Exercise Prescription, 3) Program implementation/ongoing support, 4) Leadership and Counseling. (3 units) NFS580 Nutrigenetics elucidates the relationship between human genome, nutrition and health, introducing how nutrients, life pattern, environmental factors influence gene expression and disease risks through epigenetic mechanisms. (3 units) NFS565 This course provides an advanced level of understanding of biochemistry, physiology, pathology of human diseases, including liver disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, cancers, metabolic disorders, with emphasis on nutrition-related mechanisms, metabolisms, and clinical interventions. (3 units) EDU505 This course prepares future teachers to meet the California State requirements for the Multiple Subject Credential in math and science and to equip diverse students with knowledge and methodologies necessary for the successful integration and teaching of these subjects. This course consists of the study of current best practice techniques and curriculum development used in teaching mathematics and science in the public schools. Emphasis is placed on effective instructional methods and evaluation procedures. Hours of observation and participation in math and science classrooms is required with the purpose of providing students with opportunities to apply methods learned in this course to public school settings. (3 units) EDU512 This course prepares future teachers to meet the California state requirements for certification in language arts and social studies and to equip students with knowledge and skills necessary for the successful teaching of these subjects. It is a study of the scope, the organization, and the instructional procedures used to teach social studies and language arts. Students learn how to design and develop interdisciplinary units of study, how to write and assess instructional objectives, and how to organize and integrate social studies and language arts instruction for diverse learners in the public classroom. Fieldwork is required. (3 units) EDU514 This course examines various research-based instructional techniques, planning strategies, methods, and assessment practices for the secondary schools, both public and private. Structured observation is required, equally divided between the middle school and high school classroom. This course will introduce the California TPA process. (3 units) EDU515 Focusing on the attainment of skills as a teacher of literacy, this course requires students to demonstrate content reading and writing competencies, such as determining levels of reading achievement, applying readability formulas, evaluating textbooks, and developing strategies for vocabulary, critical thinking, and comprehension. Focus is placed on the preparation of lessons which integrate language arts standards with other content standards and provide for differentiated instruction for diverse students including English learners. Fieldwork required. (3 units) EDU516 This course consists of the study of current best theories and practices in the teaching and assessment of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the classroom. Cultural and linguistic differences will be examined as they pertain to literacy instruction and communication. Fieldwork is required. (3 units) EDU518 This course explores the context and best practices of teacher ethics and classroom management. The course equips students to navigate the implicit and explicit ethical dilemmas inherent in the routine decisions teachers make every school day in a manner consistent with the profession’s code of ethics. The course also equips students with a variety of classroom management and ethics strategies and techniques to optimize the learning environment for all students. Fieldwork is required. (3 units) EDU519 Students learn research-based methodologies that are specific to the content area related to the single subject credential they are earning. Students engage with relevant information from textbooks, experts, and professional journals associated with the content area. In addition, students participate in fieldwork hours that take them into both middle and high schools. (3 units) EDU541 The nature, determinants, adjustments, and problems of persons who have cognitive gifts and talents, cognitive delays, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and who have emotional or behavior disorders will be studied in conjunction with appropriate educational interventions in the mainstream classroom and other settings. The course will acquaint students with (a) characteristics and needs of children with disabilities that affect learning, (b) methods of assessing disabilities, (c) components of the Individual Education Program (IEP), (d) instructional strategies and materials including those appropriate for English language learners, (e) positive behavior support, (f) special needs of families of learners with disabilities, (g) agencies and professional supporting learners with disabilities, and (h) legislation, including Public Law 94-142, IDEA (Part B and Part H), the American Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”), as well as subsequent amendments relevant to special education. Ten hours of fieldwork is required. A certificate of clearance is required prior to engaging in fieldwork. Approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to meet requirements for the credential. (3 units) ENG223 Literature of Great Britain from the Romantic Period to the present. (3 units) ENG243 American literature from 1865 to present. (3 units) ENG303 An intensive study of a particular area of world literature in translation (e.g., Greek drama, or the literature of Existentialism). See the instructor for the area currently being studied. May be offered as a dual-language topic such as Latin American authors. (3 units) ENG360 Detective Fiction is an historical approach to the detective fiction genre and its impact on Western society. The class explores issues of knowledge production, detection, policing, and identity through drama, novels, short stories, and film. (3 units) ENG333 The Metaphysical and cavalier Poets, and the prose of John Milton, in historical context. (3 units) ENG345 American literature and thought, 1800-1914, with emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Dickinson, Douglass, Whitman, Melville, Stowe, and Twain. (3 units) FLT160 Students complete the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations culminating in the Airplane Single Engine Land Private Pilot certificate. (7 units) FLT260 Students complete the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations culminating in an Instrument Airplane rating. (7 units) FLT326 A review of the psychological human factors that affect aviation, including individual and organizational factors, and technology-induced errors. Includes common human errors and detection and recovery skills. The chain of events leading up to an aircraft accident are examined in light of specific aircraft accidents. (3 units) FLT360 Students complete the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations culminating in the Airplane Single Engine Land Commercial Pilot certificate. (7 units) FLT410 An in-depth study of turbine systems and turbine aircraft performance. (3 units) FLT421 An in-depth study of missionary aviation including piloting in third world countries, cross cultural communication, missionary support, raising support, etc. (3 units) FLT460 Students complete the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations culminating in the Airplane Multi Engine Land Private Pilot certificate. (4 units) FLT470 Prepares students for the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examinations culminating in the Flight Instructor Pilot certificate. (4 units) GRS515 Candidates complete supervised field study of the first year of an approved Administrative Services Credential Induction Program including planned professional learning activities and directed mentoring or supervision through induction coaching. They have completed one year of field-based experiences, research, and application of learning/leadership principles with current site administrators in an approved public school setting as well as supervised leadership activities that are assigned as appropriate. Evidence of satisfactory completion of first year induction program requirements is needed to pass this course. (6 units) GRS516 Candidates complete supervised field study requirements of the second year of an approved Administrative Services Credential Induction Program, including planned professional learning activities, practicum, and directed supervision or mentoring through the induction process. Completion of a second year of advanced field-based experiences, research, planned professional learning activities, and application of learning/leadership principles with current site administrators in an approved public school setting as well as supervised leadership activities assigned as appropriate. Evidence of satisfactory completion of the second-year induction program requirements are needed to pass this course. (6 units) GRS520 Candidates complete a 4 course program of study in an approved Transitional Kindergarten Certificate Program. Students complete coursework related to all aspects of Transitional Kindergarten teaching, including curriculum, children’s development in the pre-kindergarten stages, working with families, observation and assessment, as well as field experience in the Transitional Kindergarten classroom. Evidence of satisfactory completion of 4 courses from approved Transitional Kindergarten Certificate Program is required to pass this course. (6 units) HSC530 This course is designed to provide the students with an overview of the healthcare policy process in the United States. Students will gain an understanding of how the healthcare system works and how healthcare policy has been made in the U.S. Review and analysis of current various proposals for healthcare reform will be conducted. (3 units) HSC555 This course introduces leadership theories and principles and how they can be applied to public health. Students are introduced to different leadership styles and practices in preparation for leadership and management roles in the field of public health. Through leadership analysis and case studies students will become familiar with leadership skills and competencies as well as applications in the diverse settings of public health. (3 units) HSC565 In this core course in financial management, students will learn the fundamentals of budgeting and accounting for public, health, and not-for-profit organizations. Through readings, lectures, real-world case studies, and assignments, students will gain an understanding of how to use financial information in organizational planning, implementation, control, reporting, and analysis. In addition, students will have the chance to develop their spreadsheet skills by using Excel to perform financial calculations and create financial documents. (3 units) HSC705 Students entering the program are required to attend a residency at the beginning of the program. This residency will focus on community building, doctoral expectations, and program design, among others. Prerequisites: None. (1 unit) HSC710 This course examines public health and healthcare policy. Students will discuss federal, state, and local health policies, how and why policies are developed, and how research, politics, and other social factors inform the health policy-making process. Attention is paid to the status of health reform, the role of the state and federal actors, and to the budgetary implications of health care spending. Theories and methods for analyzing health policy-making will be explored, with particular emphasis on unique aspects of health policy formulation, implementation, and modification. Concurrent requisite: HSC 705 Orientation to the Doctor of Public Health. (4 units) HSC715 This course examines the anthropological, behavioral, cultural, economic, policy, psychological and social processes and factors that influence health. Evaluation of various social behavioral science principles, concepts, theories, models, approaches and research is applied in assessing both the onset and solutions for addressing public health problems. Prerequisite: HSC 710 Public Health Policy. (4 units) HSC720 This course focuses on the use of SPSS computer packages for analysis of statistical data. The focus is on choosing appropriate statistical procedures for analysis and interpreting SPSS output to answer specific research questions. Attention is also paid to ANOVA, multiple regression, logistic regression, ANCOVA, and nonparametric tests with emphasis on understanding selection and application of statistical procedures and interpretation of computer output. Prerequisite: HSC 715 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (4 units) HSC725 This course focuses on the investigation of occurrence and consequences of disease in humans. The course develops upon the knowledge and abilities acquired in Principles and Methods of Epidemiology. The course also deals with the design and interpretation of epidemiologic studies by providing students with experience in the evaluation of epidemiologic evidence, the assessment of epidemiologic data, and discussion of the strategies targeted at improving study validity and efficiency. Prerequisite: HSC 720 Intermediate Statistics for Health Sciences. (4 units) HSC730 This course focuses on administration and management within healthcare organizational frameworks. The course examines principles and methods in organizational development with special emphasis on leading and implementing successful change efforts in healthcare organizations. Prerequisite: HSC 725 Epidemiology. (4 units) HSC735 This course examines implementation of evaluation of public health programs and their effectiveness. As this course is designed to be grounded in public health practice, students will complete the course with the skills necessary to develop both a program and evaluation plan. Given the importance of public health planning and evaluation occurring within the context of interdisciplinary teams, students will also discuss and practice skills required for effective teamwork. Students will locate funding sources, write and review grant proposals, analyze requests for proposals, and use technology in grant seeking. Prerequisite: HSC 730 Administration and Leadership. (4 units) HSC740 This course promotes competency in the application of public health program evaluation designs and models. Use of evidence-based tools for measuring health program inputs, quality, access and program results are examined. The course focuses on methods required for the development and selection of health measurement instruments, determination of validity and reliability of evaluation tools, identification of data collection protocols and methods, analysis and interpretation of results, and dissemination of evaluation findings. Concurrent requisite: HSC 735 Planning and Funding Health Interventions. (4 units) HSC745 This course examines complex global health challenges, threats, tensions, and multiple programmatic and policy responses adopted by low and middle income countries and communities. The course addresses a number of challenges, including but not limited to the global burden and distribution of disease and mortality, the determinants of health inequalities and vulnerabilities, infectious and non-communicable disease management and prevention, vulnerable populations and family health, food and nutrition, global health systems, sustainable development, global health interventions and policy outcomes.Prerequisite: HSC 740 Evaluation and Measurement. (4 units) HSC750 This course examines the application of quantitative methods in designing instrument, sampling, and collecting data. The course focuses on the science of quantitative research, sources of invalidity, and literature review techniques. The course also focuses on developing research questions and testing hypotheses, identifying appropriate data collection techniques, setting research goals and objectives, quasi-experimental and experimental designs, and ethics in research. Emphasis is on understanding of the use of research methods and becoming an informed reader of scientific research articles and reports. Prerequisite: HSC 745 Global Health. (4 units) HSC755 In this course, students will examine contemporary health service issues through multi-disciplinary perspectives and analyze how organizational leaders strategize to improve organizational and healthcare system performance, thereby meeting individual and community health needs. Some topics may include organizational leadership, decision-making, fiscal management, marketing, continuous quality improvement/total quality management, etc. Prerequisite: HSC 750 Quantitative Research Methods. (4 units) HSC760 This is an intensive analysis of theory, practice and ethics of qualitative research in the field of public health. In this course students will gain the skills, and techniques necessary to undertake advanced independent and corporate research using this methodology. The course addresses the application of the principles and strategies of qualitative data collection, interpretation, analysis and writing for, proposals, grants, publishing, storytelling and teaching in the field of public health. Prerequisite: HSC 755 Organizational and Strategic Management in Health Care. (4 units) HSC770 This data analysis course shows how to solve both simple and complex real-life data problems. Basic concepts including data preparation, accessing, cleaning, modeling, modification, visualization, analysis, and interpretation of results. This course focuses on the interpretation of SPSS output to answer specific research questions. Attention is also paid to analysis of ANOVA, multiple regression, logistic regression, ANCOVA, and nonparametric tests. Prerequisite: HSC 760 Qualitative Research Methods. (4 units) HSC781 Students are required to attend a dissertation seminar series during the fall semester of year two of the program. This series of meetings will focus on community building, an introduction to the dissertation process and expectations, an introduction to various research and design elements, among others. Prerequisite: HSC 735 Planning and Funding Health Interventions. (1 unit) HSC782 Students are required to attend a dissertation seminar series during the spring semester of year two of the program. This series of meetings will focus on community building, a continuation of the dissertation preparation process and expectations, an introduction to IRB, and an overview of the doctoral dissertation topic approval process, among others. Prerequisite: HSC 781 Dissertation Seminar I. (1 unit) HSC793 This course consists of structured and supervised professional experiences. Students will demonstrate foundational public health competencies through applied practice experiences in appropriate sites outside of academic and classroom settings. Approved sites may include governmental, non-governmental, non-profit, industrial, university, wellness-center, or for-profit settings. Prerequisite: DrPH Program Director Approval. (1 unit) HSC795 This course requires students to examine, apply and design research. Students will compare appropriate theoretical models, research designs, participants, procedures, data analysis techniques, assumptions and limitations in preparation for a doctoral proposal. Students will review literature and design a research question to develop research methods that appropriately address the problem being examined. Finally, students will defend their dissertation proposals to assess their preparation and scholarship leading to dissertation development. Prerequisite: HSC 770; DrPH Program Director Approval. (4 units) HSC797 Students will be guided through the research process after completing the dissertation proposal. This will include the development and completion of the dissertation. Students will work with their dissertation advisors both individually and in small groups. This course is repeatable for credit.Prerequisites: HSC 795; DrPH Program Director Approval. (Repeatable) (4 units) HSC799 The dissertation defense will be a public oral examination open to all members (faculty, students and invited guests) of the University community. Questioning of the candidate will be directed by the student's dissertation supervising committee. Although the defense is concerned primarily with the dissertation research and its interpretation, the examining committee may explore the student's knowledge of areas relevant to the core of the dissertation problem. Prerequisites: HSC 797; DrPH Program Director Approval. (1 unit) HSL510 Introductory course on origins and current applications and standards for healthcare simulation; overview of simulation methodologies and application in interdisciplinary or interprofessional education and training. (3 units) HSL520 Provides a comprehensive overview of the history of simulation, simulation terminology, simulation methodologies and current practices, and standards of best practice within simulation as it relates to simulation design and facilitation components. (3 units) HSL530 Designed to provide an in depth and practical understanding of the current utilization and application of innovation and technology within the simulation-based learning environment. Discussion of application, emerging research, and evaluation related to innovation and technology. (3 units) HSL540 Includes a thorough overview of instructional design components and learning theory and methodologies related to simulation program design, implementation, and evaluation. Components of learning theory and instructional design in the context of evidenced based-practices as it relates to simulation-based learning are included. (3 units) HSL550 Designed to introduce basic concepts in financial management and application concepts of high reliability organizations to lead an organizational culture that supports strong, functional, and safe leaning environments resulting in quality and safe clinical care. (3 units) HSL570 Explores the current and potential within simulation programs due to impacts of new, emerging, and rapidly evolving technologies within and how these organizations are coping (or not) with the resulting innovation disruption. In addition to tools and best practices, students examine the challenges and opportunities in designing projects that implement new and emerging technologies. Other topics include managing change in organizations because of innovative disruption, the benefits and challenges of leading adapting new technologies. A case study project throughout the course investigates how to identify and implement a new technology that will solve a problem in an organization. (3 units) HSL580 Clinical quality improvement theory; classes of outcomes; process management; management tools and techniques for leading improvement of clinical processes, decision-making and program outcomes. (3 units) HSL590 The practicum course is focused on advanced healthcare simulation leadership organization and systems theories. Students prepare for simulation leadership roles within healthcare systems, community-based organizations, and university settings. This course will include the completion of a culminating program project related to healthcare simulation innovation and evidenced based practices. (3 units) HSL599 Provides a method of summative evaluation in which the student is provided with the opportunity to demonstrate integrated knowledge and growth in simulation leadership. Assessment of student’s cognitive and intellectual growth within their degree as well as within their overall academic learning experience. Provides opportunity for students to integrate and apply learning from their academic career in a comprehensive manner, as well as providing opportunity to demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply knowledge from their academic studies. (2 units) LDR702 This course evaluates the primary theories and cross-cultural perspectives on leadership and the respective implications and applications in developing a holistic and international model for leadership. Students will develop a comprehensive philosophy of leadership which also evaluates their assumptions about the nature and knowledge of truth, God, humanity, good and evil, and society and their respective implications for leadership in a global society. Students will also develop a leadership improvement plan that examines their leadership strengths and challenges. Students will evaluate established classics in the leadership genre and various case-studies on leadership. (4 units) LDR721 This course evaluates leadership in context of organizational and institutional environments. Students will develop an in depth understanding of organizational and institutional theory and practices recognizing the unique contribution of both fields in understanding the formal and informal structures and rational and irrational processes in any collective activity. Students will be equipped with multiple perspectives to strategically frame and leverage organizational and institutional policies and practices to promote ethical and desired outcomes. Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): LDR 702. (4 units) PAS710 This course will explore how US Healthcare system has evolved and how the US confronts emerging issues in healthcare. Specific topics discussed will include the historical evolution of health systems, the various models used around the world, the main components of a health system, and the criteria used to assess the functioning of a health system. Included will be discussions on how health systems can be reformed and what strategies may be used to accomplish this. PAS730 This course provides doctorate students with a foundation for accessing, assessing, and utilizing evidence-based medicine in their research, scholarly work, and workplace in medicine. Students will explore various forms of medical evidence, how to critically analyze it, and how to integrate findings into their medical practice. PAS735 This course introduces students to the medical research process, structure, and design. An emphasis will be placed on evaluating different types of research design, the benefits, and considerations of each and how to integrate them into scholarly research. Students will select their topic, recruit a board of advisors, complete a literary review, develop the structure and outline for their manuscript for their doctoral project required for graduation from the doctorate program. PAS750 This course is in a series designed to provide intensive professional exposure in chosen clinical specialties to further the student’s clinical medicine proficiency and professional competencies. Students will apply advanced and specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes beyond entry-level practice as it applies to medical acumen, preceptorship, research, and education. PAS760 This course is in a series designed to provide intensive professional exposure in chosen clinical specialties to further the student’s clinical medicine proficiency and professional competencies. Students will apply advanced and specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes beyond entry-level practice as it applies to medical acumen, preceptorship, research, and education. PAS770 This course is part of a series of Doctoral Project courses which provide graduate students with the structure to design, execute, and disseminate scholarly work. Students will continue research on their selected topic, develop the structure, outline, and competition of the initial draft of their manuscript for their doctoral project required for graduation from the doctorate program. PAS775 This course is part of a series of Doctoral Project courses which provide graduate students with the structure to design, execute, and disseminate scholarly work. Students will continue research on their selected topic, develop the structure, outline, and competition of the initial draft of their manuscript for their doctoral project required for graduation from the doctorate program. PAS780 This course provides graduate students with the structure to complete and disseminate scholarly work. Students will prepare to submit their final doctoral project manuscript following completion of review by their board of advisors, peer-review, and chair review of their manuscript with the goal to pursue publication and presentation of their research. NUR559 Students engage in a process of creative scholarly inquiry to generate, synthesize, and translate nursing knowledge. Emphasis is placed on critique of literature, problem identification, selection of appropriate methodologies, ethical procedures, and the dissemination of findings to improve health and transform health care. (3 units) NFS505 This course will examine the role of nutrition in promoting, maintain and improving health in the community. The course also discusses health care policy, health care delivery systems, food and nutrition services for different groups, global health issues, grant writing, program planning, nutrition marketing and health promotion, and culture and diversity issues. NFS510 Students will learn advanced communication skills and topics in dietetics; use of appropriate education theory, techniques, and media in nutrition education, counseling theories and negotiation, interviewing, and counseling skills in individual and group counseling will be emphasized. NFS520 This course teaches biochemistry using nutrition as a model. Topics will include the energetics of metabolism; the structure and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, micronutrients, and the integration of metabolic systems. NFS530 This course will expand upon the knowledge of basic nutrition science and emphasizes integrative and functional approach to nutrition. The course reviews the fundamental principles and perspectives of conventional, traditional, integrative, and functional medical models to identify best practices for nutritional care. Concepts and tools used within these practices and how they align with the integrative practitioner’s goal for personalized, whole-person, relationship-centered, and environmentally sensitive care will be discussed. NFS540 This course will focus on human physiology and nutrition related to human health. Students will examine organ systems, such as cardiovascular, kidney and liver, and gastrointestinal, and explore how diet influences their function, susceptibility to chronic disease and longevity. Finally, the course will provide students with an advanced understanding of the intersection between nutrients and food components on the biological systems in the human body. NFS550 This course will provide a critical evaluation of issues, concepts, and controversies surrounding nutritional supplement use and nutraceuticals in relation to health. Emphasis on the importance of scientific investigations and evidenced-based practice to evaluate the efficacy and safety of using nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals will be made. NFS552 Students will learn about the historically shifting boundaries between medicine, psychology and religion in the West. Students will evaluate the health impact of patients’ religious and spiritual beliefs and practices and whether and how the effects of spiritual practices can be measured. Finally, students will evaluate different models for integrating traditional and alternative therapies with Western biomedicine and learn best practices for assessing and meeting patients’ spiritual and mental health needs. NFS562 A study of principles and procedures for food systems including techniques of food preparation, development, modification and evaluation of recipes, menus and products acceptable to diverse groups. Students will study the microorganisms specifically related to the fermentation, preservation, stability, safety, and flavor of foods. NFS570 This course is designed to teach functions of management; discusses business and management theories to develop and deliver institutional food and nutrition programs or services; evaluation of budget and interpretation of financial data; procurement and forecasting; apply the basic principles of human/financial resource management; marketing principles; evaluate and apply data to make high-quality management decisions for continuous quality improvement (CQI) of food and nutrition programs and services. NFS590 This course provides an overview of methods used in nutrition research, including dietary assessment methods, indicators of nutritional status, analysis and presentation of dietary data, statistical interpretation, and clinical research methods. Students participate in discussions of published research articles to learn techniques for deriving evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read, interpret, and understand the findings from clinical research studies and understand the fundamental tools that are used by nutrition researchers. SPE512 Candidates complete supervised field study of first year of approved Teaching Intern Program in special education, practicum and directed teaching with students. They complete advanced field-based experiences of research, and application of learning/teaching principles with students in an approved special education classroom setting as well as supervised teaching experiences that are assigned as appropriate. Evidence of satisfactory completion of first year intern program requirements in special education is required to pass this course. (6 units) SPE513 Candidates complete supervised field study of second year of approved Teaching Intern Program in special education, practicum and directed teaching with students. They complete advanced field-based experiences of research, and application of learning/teaching principles with students in an approved special education classroom setting as well as supervised teaching experiences that are assigned as appropriate. Evidence of satisfactory completion of second year intern program requirements in special education is required to pass this course. (6 units) CIT420 The intention of this course is to furnish students with a comprehensive initial exposure to cloud computing. It acquaints students with the principles of cloud setup and implementation, safety measures, upkeep, supervision, and problem resolution. Students will use cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS gaining pragmatic familiarity with handling cloud technologies. The content of this course corresponds with the subjects addressed in CompTIA's Cloud+ certification examination. MAT126 This course will include instruction in the following areas covering the K-8 California Standards: critical thinking, sets, systems of numeration, number theory, the real number system, two- and three-dimensional geometry, representational systems, methods for determining measurement, statistics, data analysis, and probability. Students will analyze complex problems, apply logical reasoning techniques, evaluate the truth of mathematical statements, and apply different solution strategies. (3 units) BUS765 This course examines key topics influencing the development of marketing strategy within the corporate arena. Students will analyze current literature in the field relating to contemporary marketing theories and may include segmentation, influential marketing trends, and the integration of social media influencing the design and deployment of effective strategies. (4 units) FPY510 This course examines the biological bases of behavior and learning through the lifespan, including the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, brain development, neuropsychology, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, psychopharmacology and temperament. (3 units) SPP510 This course provides an in-depth application of psychological concepts to sport and performance. Emphasis is placed on issues of motivation, emotion, associative learning, imagery, spirituality and arousal regulation in regards to their influence on athletic performance and goal achievement. Included in this will be a discussion of the methodologies used to examine sport and performance psychology. (3 units) SOC300 The study of the nature and transformation of media, culture, and technology using various sociological perspectives. This course focuses on the critical analysis of media and examines the role of media and popular culture in society, how media shapes the social world, the power of the mass media industry, and the cultural consumption of media. SPP550 This course focuses on performance issues specific to athletes. The culture of athletics, common performance barriers, and cognitive techniques best suited for this population will be examined. (1 unit) PSY525 Intervention techniques from a phenomenological, cognitive, behavioral and existential frame of reference. (3 units) SPP520 This course provides an introduction into the structure and processes of the mind, focusing on topics including perception, attention, memory, and decision making. Students will examine the theoretical explanations of these constructs and examine implications of these theories in relation to thought, behavior, and the subjective experience. (3 units) SPP555 This course provides an in-depth examination of the reciprocal relationship between exercise and mental health. Emphasis is placed on the effect of exercise on the brain and mood and strategies to increase exercise participation in a diverse range of populations. Included in this will be a discussion of the methodologies used to examine exercise psychology. (3 units) SPP533 This course focuses on performance issues specific to performing artists. The culture of performing arts, common performance barriers, and cognitive techniques best suited for this population will be examined. (1 unit) SPP530 This is an advanced course for graduate students in the Sport Psychology Program. It provides an in-depth approach to using performance enhancement techniques and troubleshooting issues that clients may be presenting to the consultant within a team or individual setting. Students will address professional and ethical issues of consulting in the field and in relation to their own personal consulting style. They will be able to apply these skills to diverse populations within performance. (3 units) KIN526 This course examines the use of resistance and strength training in exercise programs. Topics include treatment of selected neuromuscular, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal diseases and dysfunction, as well as improvement of performance through musculoskeletal exercise. (3 units) SPP545 This course focuses on performance issues specific to first responders. The culture of first responders, common performance barriers, and cognitive techniques best suited for this population will be examined. (1 unit) SPP535 This is an advanced course for graduate students in the Sport Psychology Program. It covers a more in-depth approach to using the performance enhancement techniques and troubleshooting issues that clients may be presenting to the consultant with an injured athlete or client. The students will address professional and ethical issues of consulting in the field and in relation to their own personal consulting style. They will be able to apply these skills to diverse populations within performance. (3 units) SPP521 This advanced course explores the establishment of relationships among psychology, social relationships, and performance within various social environments and contexts. Key topics such as social support, diversity, impact of media, coaching relationships, and the wider social contexts of individual performance will be examined and discussed. The course will utilize both theoretical and research findings to suggest practical applications for assisting with human performance. (3 units) SPP544 TThis course focuses on performance issues specific to business professionals. The culture of business professionals, common performance barriers, and cognitive techniques best suited for this population will be examined. (1 unit) PSY777 The final course in the Applied Doctoral Project sequence leads students through a full manuscript completion, an executive summary and a professional project presentation. Students finalize their project deliverables, produce the executive summary, integrate implications to the MFT field and complete editorial revisions. The course culminates in a final oral professional presentation demonstrating doctoral level mastery of content and articulation of the project's contributions to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. PSY767 In this course, students transition from conceptualization and research to project development and implementation. Students build the primary deliverable associated with their chosen project, such as a clinical protocol, program design, curriculum or evaluation framework. Students complete a full manuscript draft during this phase. PSY758 This course focuses on the development of an in-depth literature review and refinement of the project's methodological foundation. Students analyze, organize and synthesize scholarly research and theoretical framework to establish a strong basis for the Applied Doctoral Project. The course concludes with the submission of a comprehensive literature review and a refined methodology section. PSY748 This course is the first in a four part Applied Doctoral Project (ADP) sequence. Students identify a doctoral level applied project grounded in systemic and Marriage and Family Therapy principles. The emphasis of this course will be placed on conceptual development of the doctoral project, scholarly research and creation of the project proposal. The project proposal, the key deliverable of the ADP I, includes the problem and purpose statements, objectives, methodology, and scope. By the end of the course the students will submit an approved proposal that will guide all subsequent project phases. PSY759 This course examines organizations as complex, relational systems and prepares MFT professionals to function as organizational consultants capable of leading and facilitating systemic change. Grounded in organizational development theory, students learn to conduct systemic assessments, design interventions, mobilize stakeholders, and navigate the relational, emotional, cultural, and structural dimensions of change within an organization. The course emphasizes systemic diagnosis, feedback loops, consultant use of self within organizational contexts. Through case analysis, applied exercises, and consultation, students will develop the advanced skills to work effectively with diverse organizations. PSY768 This course is designed to cultivate advanced clinicians with the tools and skills to intervene effectively in complex relational systems. Building on prior training in systemic theory, assessment, and clinical practice, this course focuses on elevating therapeutic competence through skill development, clinical decision making, and the application of evidence-based interventions. PSY778 Advanced systemic theory III explores postmodern theories as an applied framework for advanced leadership among clinical practice, supervision, consultation and organizational systems. Students will engage critically with narrative, solution-focused, and other postmodern models to analyze their implications for systemic transformation across advanced leadership applications. Through case consultation, applied leadership exercises, and scholarship students will deepen their ability to integrate postmodern approaches into complex clinical work and broader leadership contexts. PSY757 Advanced systemic theory II examines Bowen Family Systems Theory as an applied framework for leadership, supervision, consultation, and organizational functioning. Students learn to conceptualize Bowen Family Theory principles within professional systems, manage their own functioning in supervisory and leadership roles, and apply systemic thinking to organizational challenges. Through integrated readings, case analysis, and reflective leadership practice, the course emphasizes developing a differentiated leadership role in the field of MFT capable of navigating complexity, triangles, regression, among clients, teams, and organizations. PSY737 Program development prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based programs that address the needs of individuals, couples, families, and communities. Students will learn to conduct comprehensive needs assessments, integrate current research into program design, incorporate cultural and contextual responsiveness, build program infrastructure, and create evaluation structures. An emphasis is placed on systemic thinking, evidence-based program planning and leadership competencies for program development within clinical, community, and MFT organizational settings. PSY738 This course prepares doctoral students to competently select and apply assessment methods in clinical, research and community settings. Students will analyze the strengths and limitations of instruments and determine appropriate applications within Marriage and Family Therapy. PSY728 This course prepares students to teach in higher education and clinical education settings through a systemic, inclusive, and relational lens. Emphasizing the integration of Marriage and Family Therapy values with contemporary pedagogical frameworks. Students will engage both the theory and practice of inclusive pedagogy as they develop a personal teaching philosophy, course proposal, syllabus, and create sample teaching modules. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to articulate a coherent educator identity and apply systemic principles to the design of transformative, student-centered learning. PSY727 Advanced MFT Supervision prepares students in analyzing and applying relational, systemic and ethical principles of supervision. This course addresses core competencies for new supervisors and supports students in developing their supervision philosophy. Current multicultural supervision scholarship and cultural and contextual variables will be addressed. This course prepares MFT students in the mastery of supervision through the California BBS standards. PSY747 Advanced systemic theory I is an advanced doctoral course that examines Structural and Strategic Family Therapy as core systemic models of change within the family system. Students will gain advanced understanding, and application of both structural and strategic family therapy as it pertains to individuals, family systems, and organizations. Students will analyze and critique supporting evidence for structural and strategic family therapy deepening their conceptualization of the theories. Students will examine the cultural, contextual, and ethical dimensions of both systemic models.