The following courses are offered through the Department of Professional Studies. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be used for graduate-level academic credit if they have not been used for undergraduate credit.
Orientation to baccalaureate education and the five options in the Occupational Studies Bachelor of Science degree. Content includes career opportunities, historical overview, and department structure of each option. Philosophy and development of comprehensive employment-related education in California, its present place and functions in the total system of education. Preparation of the "Swan Bill" application and individualized program of studies. Traditional grading only.
Credit for supervised and documented field experience and professional development in an occupation. Students are responsible for completion and submittal to the department the work experience and professional development portions of the State Board of Examiners for Vocational Teachers application for credit. Credit/No Credit grading only. Course is repeatable up to 9 units.
Principles of effective writing and oral communication for education and the workplace, extensive practice in various forms of writing; and case studies of education and workplace reports, negotiations, and oral presentations. Traditional grading only.
Overview of the models, personnel roles, practices, and delivery systems of services for youth and adults with special needs in their transition from school to work and independent living. Traditional grading only.
Exploring technological concepts as they impact on humans, society and culture. Emphasis will be placed on technology as a human adaptive system and its relationship to sociological and ideological systems. Traditional grading only.
Techniques of curriculum planning and development in occupational and adult education. Traditional grading only.
Techniques and evaluation of instruction in occupational and adult education. Components include motivation, presentation, application, and evaluation techniques necessary to teach all students in occupational and adult education. Traditional grading only.
Advanced techniques of teaching designated subjects. Components include curriculum, instruction, communication, program evaluation, classroom management, technology in the classroom, and the latest knowledge and practices for effecting their transition from school to work. Traditional grading only.
An examination of the foundations and principles of occupational education with a specific focus on programs subsumed under designated subjects credentials. Traditional grading only.
A framework for understanding the ways in which human societies transform themselves through technological innovation. Ethical questions concerning the social effects of technological change. Traditional grading only.
Studies of public and private agencies that serve persons who have the need to identify, prepare for and use workplace education; where such persons are placed, what they do, their successes and failures, and future trends and needs. Traditional grading only.
Analysis of evaluation approaches, programs, and systems. Exploration of program evaluation systems currently in operation and design of a functional evaluation plan for a program. Traditional grading only.
Study of research designs applicable in a variety of professional fields. Calculation of basic statistics, development of research proposals, use of computers in professional research. Traditional grading only.
Study of the process of contract and grant proposal writing for public- and private-funding agencies, including budget preparation. Traditional grading only.
Instruction on the scope and function of adult education including the local, stated, and federal levels. Principles and practices of adult education, philosophical perspectives, and professional issues are discussed. Traditional grading only.
Principles of communication, human relations, understanding other people, attitude recognition and development, and mental steps to motivation. Traditional grading only.
The effects of religion, language and culture, political structure, economics, and physical environment on the development of work and people’s perceptions of work and occupations. Traditional grading only.
Identification, assessment, and instructional development strategies for students or employees with diverse needs. Traditional grading only.
Techniques for teaching disadvantaged and culturally diverse learners. Emphasis on methods, motivation, counseling, and instructional organization. Traditional grading only.
An overview of techniques and strategies needed to successfully develop employment opportunities for people with special needs. Traditional grading only.
Study of the major problems and issues confronting the educator and practioner. Traditional grading only.
Internship in community, business, or school employment and training development programs which involve instruction, administration and research. Traditional grading only.
Identification of, planning, preparation, and completion of a project to solve or research problems particular to a business, educational or industrial setting. Written report required.
Lecture and discussion focusing on the identification and development of competencies requisite for effective program management, including discussion of the management of ideas, material, people, and processes and their interrelationships. Traditional grading only.
Management operations and techniques in contemporary emergency service organizations. The role of supervisors, managers, and executives in the leadership process. Traditional grading only.
Case studies to illustrate commonly encountered problems and issues in the management of human-caused and natural disasters. Incidents will be studied for the purpose of learning best practices and for the development of mitigation, response, and recovery plans. Traditional grading only.
Individual research and study under the direction of a faculty member in areas not an integral part of any regular course. Written report is required. May be repeated to a maximum of three units.
Needs assessment, instructional design, facilitation, evaluation, organizational development, succession planning, and international and cross-cultural training. Not open to graduate students who have previously earned PROF-492 credit in this course. Traditional grading only.
Concepts, models, theories, and techniques for planning, facilitating, and evaluating interventions for organizational development. Not open to graduate students who have previously earned PROF-494 credit in this course. Traditional grading only.
Techniques to ensure the continued, effective performance of an organization by making provision for the development, training, and replacement of key people in work activities over time. Not open to graduate students who have previously earned PROF-495 credit in this course. Traditional grading only.
Action-oriented organized learning directed toward identifying the major problems and issues confronting education and work and suggesting practical solutions for the practitioner.
Topics of current interest in occupational education will be selected for intensive group study. Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
