2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Offerings
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Marriage and Family Therapy |
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MFT 532 - Research and Bibliographic Methods
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. This course examines essential issues in bibliographic search, research design and methodology relevant to marriage and family therapy research. Students are exposed to quantitative and qualitative approaches with a focus on developing critical evaluative skills when examining theoretical, assessment-focused, and treatment outcome research. Students learn the steps involved in Evidence Based Practice and how to apply them in treatment planning and implementation. Students are also expected to develop a research proposal highlighting the research question, research design, sampling procedure, steps involved in data collection and data analysis along with a focus on issues related to internal and external validity. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 533 - Psychopharmacology for Marriage and Family Therapists
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. This course uses a biopsychosocial model to examine a wide range of brain-behavior relationships, such as the history and use of psychopharmacology for the treatment of mental disorders as well as the cultural views of mental disorders and medications used for those disorders. This course will present an overview of neurobiology and the mechanisms of action, side effects, and relevant issues associated with the major psychotropic medications and will explore the role of gender, race, culture, age, comorbid psychological and medical disorders, and other variables that impact the use of, and response to, various psychopharmacological interventions. (Offered summer.) 3 credits
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MFT 541 - Theories I
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. This course provides a survey of the major theoretical approaches from a systems perspective that are used with individuals, couples, families, and children in the practice of marriage and family therapy. Theories covered include psychodynamic, humanistic/experiential, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and mindfulness-based therapies. The course provides an in-depth examination of these theories while examining how family-of-origin, gender, and culture impact family dynamics. Didactic and experiential modes of learning are used to deepen course material. Material from this course will prepare the student for the licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state of California. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 556 - Theories II
Prerequisites, MFT 541 , marriage and family therapy major. This course provides a continuation of the survey of the major theoretical approaches from a systems perspective that are used with individuals, couples, families and children in the practice of marriage and family therapy. Theories covered include Bowen family systems, structural, strategic, Milan family systems, gender sensitive, solution focus, narrative, collaborative language systems and integrative models. The course provides an in-depth examination of these theories while examining how family-of-origin, gender, and culture impact family dynamics. Didactic and experiential modes of learning are used to deepen course material. Material from this course will prepare the student for the licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state of California. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 561 - Couple Therapy
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. Couple difficulties are studied with particular emphasis placed on the unique assessment strategies necessary for conjoint evaluation and treatment. The course emphasizes emotionally focused couple therapy and other empirically supported treatment approaches. Gender, culture, sexual orientation, and social class are considered when discussing domestic violence, conceptualizing cases, creating treatment plans, and understanding the standards of practice for couple therapy. Instructor modeling and student role play demonstrations are used to facilitate learning. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 565 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Children and Adolescents
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. An examination of psychopathology in childhood and adolescence, with consideration of the major types of etiologies, assessment techniques, cultural and socioeconomic implications, and treatment approaches with children and adolescents. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding diagnosis using DSM-5 criteria, case conceptualization, and treatment planning within a developmental and recovery-oriented care model. This course addresses issues in child abuse reporting and treatment for marriage and family therapists. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 570 - Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Prerequisites, abnormal psychology course, or equivalent, and marriage and family therapy major. An examination of psychopathology and diagnosis based on the DSM-5 for purposes of record keeping as well as treatment planning and treatment selection for each major disorder within marriage and family therapist’s scope of practice. Students review the etiology, symptomatology, course and prognosis of the major behavioral health disorders. Effects of the different disorders on the family, family factors contributing to the maintenance of symptoms, functions of symptoms within the family and adverse consequences of change are also discussed. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 573 - Crisis Management and Clinical Process
Prerequisites, MFT 541 , MFT 570 , marriage and family therapy major. A professionally supervised experience designed to introduce students to the practice of marriage and family therapy in an on-site training clinic. Utilizing the principles of mental health recovery-oriented care, students learn a practical framework for gathering clinical information while understanding social and psychological implications of cultural and socioeconomic factors. Emphasis is on crisis management, including harm to self and others, trauma and issues of grief and loss. Materials will include actual paperwork from the Frances Smith Center for Individual and Family Therapy. Supervised role plays and video-taped practice sessions are used to help students learn sound therapy skills using a caring, humanistic approach. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 578 - Ethical and Professional Issues for Marriage and Family Therapists
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. This course examines ethical, legal, and professional issues relevant to the practice of marriage and family therapy. The AAMFT and CAMFT professional ethical codes, laws and regulations relevant to MFT practice, and contemporary practice applications are dissected with emphasis on ethical decision-making, risk management, and promoting the best interests of the client unit. Ethical issues relevant to working with diverse and disenfranchised clients are considered. Instructor modeling and student role play exercises are used to develop, enhance, and promote knowledge, competencies, self-reflection, socialization, and forging a professional MFT identity as a foundation for future practice in the field. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 582 - Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. Students examine normal sexual functioning and common types of sexual dysfunctions from a relational and systemic perspective. Students learn counseling techniques effective in the development of satisfactory sexual functioning with particular emphasis given to gender, culture and social differences in human sexuality. The interaction between physiological, psychological and social-cultural variables associated with sexual behavior and gender are emphasized in the course. Considerations of research, theory, and the application of knowledge in the prevention and remediation of dysfunctions related to human sexuality will be emphasized. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits
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MFT 583 - Advanced Theoretical Applications
Prerequisites, MFT 541 , MFT 556 , marriage and family therapy major. A comprehensive overview of integrative psychotherapy applied to clinical practice. The course applies a biopsychosocial systems framework to understand the major evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy including: humanist-existential; psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and post-modern. Topics of lectures and discussions include assessment, case conceptualization, goal setting, treatment planning, and the implementation of interventions applied to individuals, couples, and families. Video demonstrations and role play enhance student learning, while case conceptualization and treatment planning are rehearsed using videos and written vignettes. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 588 - Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. An overview of current theoretical and clinical approaches to the diagnosis, and treatment of alcoholism, chemical dependencies and addictive disorders. Students review current research and program design from a family systems perspective with the goal of increasing professional awareness and skills in treating the chemically dependent family or individual. The models of substance abuse treatment, including twelve step programs, motivational interviewing and other family systems approaches will be emphasized. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
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MFT 595 - Advanced Topics in Marriage and Family Therapy
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. An in-depth study of a particular topic in marriage and family therapy. May be repeated for credit in a different topic. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MFT 605 - Group Therapy
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. This course examines the dynamics of group psychotherapy and introduces students to the conceptual and practical application of techniques and interventions to the practice of group work in various therapeutic settings. Theories used in group practice along with components, process and stage development will be emphasized in the course. An understanding of cultural, social, psychological and socio-economics pertaining to group work will also be explored. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 610 - Family Life Cycle and Aging
Prerequisites, MFT 556 , marriage and family therapy major. This course provides an overview of human development across the life span from a family systems perspective. Theories related to the entire life span from conception through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging are reviewed with an emphasis on the impact of poverty, social class, and social insecurity on development. Focus is given to the impact of normative and non-normative life transitions in a family context. Emphasis is placed on a pluralistic understanding of families as described by cultural, family, and individual diversity. In-depth interviewing of one developmental stage is required. Perspectives on aging and end of life issues are discussed. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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MFT 618 - Diversity Issues in Therapy
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. A study of multicultural counseling emphasizing understanding and respect for the diversity of all human beings, particularly with regard to matters of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, religion, sexual orientation and disability. The course analyzes the cultural context of family, behavior, psychopathology, assessment and attitudes towards counseling. Utilization of mental-health services by California specific ethnic/culture-specific groups are addressed. Critical analysis is given to ethnocentrism, racism, sexism, ableism and heterosexism in society and traditional culture-bound assessment and treatment approaches. The course objective is to produce culturally competent marriage and family therapists who are aware of their own social location and how that impacts their work with clients. (Offered summer.) 3 credits
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MFT 620 - Public Mental Health
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. An overview of the recovery model and recovery oriented mental health care practices in California public mental health. Students will learn the basic theoretical principles and practices of the recovery model. Course content includes case management, systems of care, public/private support and advocacy for working with the severely mentally ill, case management skills and community resources, disaster and trauma response counseling, and Motivational Interview techniques and collaborative treatment practices. Students will also have the opportunity to visit a site where mental health services may be provided during this course. (Offered summer.) 3 credits
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MFT 675 - Career Counseling
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. This course explores the role of career development issues as it affects the individual, couple and family. Course content includes exploration of models of career development, work-life issues, stages of life, diversity issues and the interplay of these for the individual and their system. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MFT 689 - Practicum II
Prerequisites, 12 credits of completed coursework, completion of site agreement, marriage and family therapy major. Provides clinical experience in groups and/or individually of the MFT degree candidates. It is intended as the final preparation for entry into a career in the mental health field at the masters level. Students enrolled in this course are eligible to obtain hours toward licensure as a marriage and family therapist. Direct client contact hours accrued will not be included in the 300 hours required for clinical practicum. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MFT 690 - Independent Internship
This internship will give students the opportunity to earn academic credit while gaining practical work experience in the discipline of marriage and family therapy. Students will have an increased understanding of the discipline, learn job skills, increase self-confidence, and more. Students enrolled in this course are not eligible to obtain hours towards licensure as a marriage and family therapist. This course is offered year round. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-3 credits
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MFT 694 - Practicum I
Prerequisites, candidacy standing in the marriage and family therapy major, MFT 516 , MFT 541 , MFT 556 , MFT 561 , MFT 565 , MFT 570 , MFT 573 , MFT 578 , MFT 583 , MFT 618 . Provides supervised clinical experience in groups and individually for MFT candidates. It is intended as the final preparation for entry into a career in the mental health field at the master’s level. The course must be taken for three consecutive semesters during which students will complete a capstone project culminating in a formal capstone presentation during their final semester. Students enrolled in this course are eligible to obtain hours toward licensure as a marriage and family therapist. Direct client contact hours accrued will be included in the 300 hours required for clinical practicum. Graded. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester, and interterm.) 1-3 credits
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MFT 695 - Advanced Topics in Counseling
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. An in-depth study of a particular topic in marriage and family therapy. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MFT 696 - Practicum Collaborations
Prerequisites, candidacy standing in the marriage and family therapy major, MFT 516 , MFT 541 , MFT 556 , MFT 561 , MFT 565 , MFT 570 , MFT 573 , MFT 578 , MFT 583 , MFT 618 . Corequisite, MFT 694 . Provides supervised clinical experience individually for MFT candidates at locations outside the Frances Smith Center. The Marriage and Family Therapy program has established collaborations with other sites in the community to provide students with opportunities for enhanced experiences with diverse populations. It is intended as the final preparation for entry into a career in the mental health field at the master’s level. The course may be taken for 1-3 semesters. There will be more than one type of clinical placement offered each semester. Students enrolled in this course are eligible to obtain hours toward licensure as a marriage and family therapist. Direct client contact hours accrued will be included in the 300 hours required for clinical practicum. The supervisor will be the supervisor of record for the student and sign-off on all related documentation. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-2 credits
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MFT 699 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. Advanced supervised individual study or research on a special problem or in a selected area. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction |
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MACI 563 - Inclusive Pedagogy: Developing Responsive Literacy Interventions using Assistive Technology
Prerequisites, admission to the MACI program and completion of EDUC 471 or EDUC 571 . This course focuses on instructional routines, intervention, and assessment for learners with mild to moderate disabilities in K-12 classrooms. Specifically, this course targets Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), intervention practices in the content area of literacy, and the use of assistive technology in instructional practices. (Offered summer.) 3 credits
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MACI 575 - Critical Analysis in Educational Practice
Prerequisites, admission to the MA in curriculum and instruction major, consent of instructor. This is the final course in the MACI program and should be taken during the final semester. In this course, students engage in critical analysis of their own educational practice and of the various factors that affect and are affected by their educational practice. Students critically reflect upon their classroom experiences, teacher preparation processes, and overall development as an educator. Students also explore current social, political, and economic issues and trends, at both the national and local levels, that affect the educational settings they are entering. Particular attention is given to diverse perceptions of schooling held by multiple stakeholders, such as students, parents, teachers, administration, student support services, community members, special interest groups, and policy makers. Students will finalize and orally defend their yearlong portfolio project in order to fulfill the requirements of the Master’s degree in this course. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MACI 582 - Elementary Teaching Residency
Prerequisites, passage of CBEST, CSET, admission to teacher education program, successful completion of constitution course or test requirement, successful completion of RICA, certificate of clearance. Candidates must also verify the following: successful completion of CBEST, CSET, successful completion of the prerequisite courses (no grade lower than C), California Certificate of Clearance (TB and Livescan), and the Teaching Residency Application must be signed and approved by the program coordinator. Corequisite, MACI 600 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 550 , fall semester is strongly advised. This fieldwork experience is designed to be completed during the Teacher Residency Year of the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program. Candidates are required to work under the supervision of a credentialed teacher in an appropriate public elementary school classroom. Candidates are required to assume full co-teaching responsibilities for at least 12 weeks. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3-4 credits
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MACI 583 - Secondary Teaching Residency
Prerequisites, passage of CBEST, CSET, admission to M.A. curriculum and instruction program, successful completion of constitution course or test requirement, certificate of clearance. Candidates must also verify the following: successful completion of CBEST, CSET, successful completion of the prerequisite courses (no grade lower than C), California Certificate of Clearance (TB and Livescan), and the Teaching Residency Application must be signed and approved by the program coordinator. Corequisite, MACI 600 . Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 550 , fall semester is strongly advised. This fieldwork experience is designed to be completed during the Teacher Residency Year of the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program. Candidates are required to work under the supervision of a credentialed teacher in an appropriate public school secondary classroom. Candidates are required to assume full co-teaching responsibilities for at least 12 weeks. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 3-4 credits
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MACI 600 - Professional Seminar
Prerequisites, admission to the MA in curriculum and instruction program, consent of instructor. This course provides candidates the opportunity to gain professional development on important topics at critical times during the teaching residency year. Candidates will enroll in the proseminar course each fall and spring semester during the fifth year of the program. Seminars will take place on campus and at professional development sites, and are facilitated by university faculty and educator practitioners. Post-baccalaureates will participate in these seminars, creating professional communities among teacher candidates, educational practitioners and university faculty. Seminars will cover important topics that include, but are not limited to, teacher professionalism, health and wellness, child development, models of co-teaching, and child abuse reporting. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 2-4 credits
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MACI 631 - Differentiation in Academically-Diverse K-12 Classrooms
Prerequisites, admission to the MA in curriculum and instruction program, MACI 430 Second Language Acquisition and Academic Development in Multicultural Settings. This course enables candidates to increase their knowledge, skills and strategies acquired during their preliminary preparation for English language learners, students with disabilities in the general education classrooms, and students in the general education classroom who are labeled ‘at risk’. The course will address the development, refinement and application of differentiated instructional strategies and management techniques that enable students to master grade level State-adopted academic content standards at high performance levels. The course content reflects ‘best practices’ that are characterized by a strong theoretical base as well as accommodate individual student readiness levels, language development levels, interests and learning styles. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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Master of Arts in Leadership Development |
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MLD 505 - Foundations of Leadership Development
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. This course examines theories and practices of leadership development, as well as the intersection of one’s leadership with personal identity. MLD 505 explores historical and contemporary leadership frameworks, deconstructing and reconstructing each, to provide a foundation for affecting positive change through formal and informal leadership roles. Topics include: Person-centered theories, theories of production and effectiveness, group-centered theories, theories of transformation, relationship-centered theories, vanguard theories, and justice-based models. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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MLD 510 - Leadership in International Contexts: Travel Course
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. This course examines leadership structures, processes, and practices in different international context(s). Students will learn about the history and contemporary contexts of the country(ies) visited, and apply critical analysis and reflection to understand international leadership context(s) and its impact on personal, community, and organizational leadership. Travel course. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 526 - Images of Leadership in Popular Culture
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Images of leadership surround us and we consume them through diverse sets of media. This course will utilize popular culture, such as novels, plays, short stories, music, television, web, social media, and films to demonstrate various types, styles, and implementations of leadership. These examples will be discussed through utilizing a core leadership text and will help expand and contextualize students’ knowledge and understanding of leadership theory and practice. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 530 - Peace Leadership
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. This course examines peace leadership practices and theories– those that challenge violence and aggression while building positive social and eco-systems. Students will build skills and expertise through studying the internal, community, and systems influences of peace leadership. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 585 - Leadership in Times of Crisis: Case Studies in Disaster Response
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Examines the role of leadership during times of (inter)national crisis to improve individual and community capacities to deal with natural disasters and engage during inflection points in social change. Topics include civic engagement, climate change, disaster preparedness and relief, environmental and racial justice, and government responsibility. Contemporary leadership models such as Relational Leadership, the Social Change Model of Leadership, and Servant Leadership are applied to a comprehensive case-study analysis of the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster as well as more recent crises. Includes travel to New Orleans to engage in service-learning/rebuilding efforts. Travel course. Fee: TBD. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits
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MLD 595 - Special Topics in Leadership Development
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Covers special topics related to leadership, education and/or organization studies, subject to emerging student, faculty and/or community demand. Topics vary. Repeatable if course topic is different, up to a maximum of 6 credits. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MLD 596 - Gender and Leadership
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. How do gender differences influence the practice of leadership? This course examines theories of gender differences in communication styles, ethical decision-making, collaboration and competition, and moral development. Topics include the impact of the feminist movement, the role of masculinity studies, intersectionality, and historical perspectives regarding gender in leadership. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 607 - Leadership and Organizations
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Effective leaders practice ethical decision-making, capacity-building, and critical reflection for themselves, others, the system, and ultimately society. This course examines leadership through reflection on organizational theory, group dynamics, and change processes. Students will recognize and understand that effective leadership is dependent on a focused collaborative approach that inclusively engages all members of the organization in the work of leadership. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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MLD 629 - Experimental Course
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. This course is designed to provide additional opportunities to explore experimental areas and subjects of special interest in graduate studies. Repeatable if course topic is different, up to a maximum of six credits. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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MLD 655 - Democracy and Social Change
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Students examine their own leadership with regard to citizenship and civic engagement. They explore the relationships among leadership, democratic theories, practices in action and social change. The course addresses historical, contemporary and emerging issues, including the political, social, economic and moral requirements and dilemmas of sustaining a healthy, democratic group, organization and society. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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MLD 661 - Understanding Conflict
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Conflict is an inevitable phenomenon in most settings of our lives-personal, professional, and cultural. This course offers prominent perspectives, knowledge, discussions, and research on conflict. Students will explore, examine, and develop ways to better understand and negotiate conflict. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 662 - Creative Inquiry
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. The purpose of Creative Inquiry/Research Methods in Leadership is to support MLD degree students in learning research skills. Students will develop research competencies such as literature review development, research design, data collection and analysis, and translation to leadership and organizational change. Students will also develop strategies for assessment and evaluation as well as oral presentation skills. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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MLD 663 - The Historical Foundations in Higher Education
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. This course examines the historical foundations of American higher education, including its origins and purpose, organization and structure, and its ongoing concurrent evolution with society. Framed within historical and contemporary contexts, this course analyzes the intersection of history, philosophy, theory, and current practices of higher education leaders-as well as the impact upon students, institutions, and broader society. This course provides crucial grounding for leadership in higher education, offering historical insight for generating dynamic learning communities in complex higher education environments. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 664 - Student Development in Higher Education
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. The college environment provides students with numerous opportunities for growth. When students are exposed to new ideas and experiences, they develop as individuals and make the transition into adulthood. Higher education professionals working with college students are vital to these experiences and students’ overall development. This course provides an introduction to theories of college student development. A survey of theories including psychosocial, epistemological, moral, cognitive, and social identity development theories addresses both the domains of development and the factors that influence development. This course also addresses contemporary challenges practitioners face as they relate to student development. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 665 - Politics of Higher Education
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. The Politics of Higher Education supports students in developing expertise in in student affairs and higher education leadership. Students develop analytical tools for promoting equity and access for students in post-secondary campus environments. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 668 - Leadership for Emerging Social Issues
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Our world is currently faced with many challenging social problems. The leaders of tomorrow will be tasked with solving these challenges. In this course, students look at the tools and techniques for leaders to solve some of the world’s most difficult problems, such as peace, sustainability, and issues of human and civil rights, among others. Students will explore major world challenges and the leadership techniques needed to meet these challenges. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 669 - Adult Learning and Development
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. This course explores adult learners, why they learn, and how they learn in a range of formal and informal settings. Also explored are the philosophical foundations of adult learning theory and the changing dynamics of leadership taking into account global, economic, technological, and ethical issues and environments. Related theories, perspectives, and approaches will be applied to various and diverse contexts, encompassing leadership practice in a variety of private and public sectors. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 674 - Improvisation for Leadership Development
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Improvisation is not just for actors. The ability to authentically know yourself, engage, collaborate, take risks, motivate others, be spontaneous, and effectively deliver a story, idea, or presentation are leadership skills that can be sharpened through improvisational training. This studio course will apply the theoretical principles and related practices of improvisational theatre to enhance the skills needed for leadership, communication, and for being fully present in relationships with self and others. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 679 - Non Profit Organizations and Leadership
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. This course will examine the fundamental concepts and structures of social change and positive collective action. It will explore the theoretical and experiential background for why we engage with others for the common good of all, with a focus on high-impact social change through the dynamic design of non-governmental institutions. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MLD 688 - Diversity and Equity
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. To examine principles of equity and diversity in their organizational/educational settings. Students examine personal and collective biases regarding the social construction of difference. Through course work, students learn to build leadership capacity to ensure equity for all learners/workers in organizations and communities. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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MLD 698 - Leadership Capstone
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. The MLD Capstone class enables students to construct a culminating project connecting significant ideas and actions that address leadership in the individual and collective settings of their choosing. The course is designed to enable participants to explore the fundamental principles of designing, implementing and assessing a creative and intelligent inquiry project and to locate the significance of their theoretical approach in everyday practice and policy. The course requires a tangible project design, a publishable level written paper, an oral presentation and a representative display poster. P/NP. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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MLD 698A - Leadership Capstone: Capstone Completion
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program, 3 credits of MLD 698 , consent of instructor. MLD 698A is required for candidates working to complete their masters capstone if they are not enrolled in any other MLD electives. This course will fulfill the requirement to maintain continuous enrollment through completion of the masters and allow access to university research resources needed to complete the thesis/project. Continuous enrollment required until completion of thesis/project. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
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MLD 699 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, acceptance into the Master of Arts in Leadership Development Program. Supervised individual study or research with respect to a specific topic or problem dealing with education. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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Math |
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MATH 580 - Modern Algebra I
Prerequisite, MATH 380, or 460. A first semester graduate course in algebra. Group Theory (solvable groups, Sylow Theorems, free groups, finitely presented groups, permutation groups, orbits, stabilizers, G-sets, applications to combinatorics, representation theory, character tables), (noncommutative) rings, polynomial rings, Groebner bases, modules, Hilbert’s Nullstellensatz, fields, Galois Theory, fundamental theorem of algebra, commutative algebras, Lie groups and Lie algebras, classification of finite simple groups, and applications. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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Music |
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MUS 500 - Research Methods for Performers
Prerequisites, graduate standing, and keyboard collaborative arts, or teaching major with music education emphasis, or consent of instructor. This course serves as an introduction to graduate studies in music where students will explore the literature of scholars, performers, composers and educators who have contributed to the global network of information concerning aesthetic, theoretical, philosophical, historical, cultural, and pedagogical aspects of music. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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MUS 502 - Advanced Baroque Music History and Literature
Prerequisites, graduate standing, and keyboard collaborative arts, or teaching major with music education emphasis, or consent of instructor. This course will explore in-depth Western European art-music from 1580-1750, which encompasses the Baroque Era. Topics for examination will include the prominent composers of the period and some of their principal works, representative forms and genres, as well aspects of the culture and society that relate to the music of the time. Students will also explore performance practice techniques of the time-period through performance assignments. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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MUS 507 - Individual Instruction in Keyboard Collaborative Arts
Prerequisites, graduate standing, keyboard collaborative arts major, consent of instructor. The development of skills in the field of collaborative piano to include the exploration of song, opera/oratorio and instrumental repertoire. Must be taken for letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $240 per credit. (Offered every semester.) 2 credits
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MUS 508 - Practicum in Keyboard Collaborative Arts Pedagogy, Vocal
Prerequisites, graduate standing, keyboard collaborative arts major, or consent of instructor. This class will be team-taught by the Keyboard Collaborative Arts fulltime faculty director and the Vocal Studies fulltime faculty director. Keyboard Collaborative Arts students will receive instruction on carefully selected vocal repertoire with regard to such issues as tempo, phrasing, language and some aspects of advanced diction, which they will then perform at the MUS 251 Sophomore Vocal Coaching class or the individual lesson of a chosen vocal student. (Offered fall semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 509 - Practicum in Keyboard Collaborative Arts Pedagogy, Musical Theater, Choral, Dance
Prerequisites, graduate standing, keyboard collaborative arts major, or consent of instructor. The student will receive instruction regarding collaborative piano skills with regard to ensemble and class settings and will then be given an opportunity to put those skills into practice in one of the many ensembles and classes within the College of Performing Arts. Assignments will be made by the Director of Keyboard Collaborative Arts. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 510 - Opera Coaching
Prerequisites, graduate standing, keyboard collaborative arts major, or consent of instructor. This course serves as to introduce collaborative pianists to the art of opera recitative and aria coaching. Students will learn to read and reduce the opera scores of the 18th- century to the present day, by preparing one operatic aria each week. They will attend Opera Chapman rehearsals on a regularly-scheduled basis and maintain a close collaborative relationship with the opera program by supporting the vocalists and coaches. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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MUS 530 - Advanced Studies in Form and Harmonic Analysis
Prerequisites, pass graduate theory placement exam, consent of instructor, graduate standing, and keyboard collaborative arts, or teaching major with music education emphasis, or consent of instructor. In-depth analysis of advanced structural elements and musical narrative in critical forms from the Common Practice Period, Twentieth, and Twenty-first centuries. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 533 - Foundations of Music Education
Prerequisites, MUS 457, 458, 459, or consent of instructor. This is a required course for the College of Educational Studies single subject teaching credential in music and for the MAT with music education emphasis. The purpose of this course is for students to gain an overview of the historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations that have shaped and directed music education in America and abroad, and, thereby, to provide the tools for formulating a personal philosophy of music education. Some sections of MUS 533 may be taught with MUS 433. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 534 - Managing School Programs
Prerequisites, MUS 457, 458, 459, or consent of instructor. This is a required course for the College of Educational Studies single subject teaching credential in music and for the MAT with music education emphasis. This course explores the development of music teaching and learning within the context of American society with particular emphasis on preparing future music teachers to manage the administrative and interpersonal demands of the profession. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 554 - Song Interpretation
Prerequisites, graduate standing, keyboard collaborative arts major, or consent of instructor. This class offers an intensive overview of song repertoire from the Classical period to today. This will function as a performance class and will culminate in a public presentation of a song repertoire recital. May be repeated for credit. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
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MUS 555 - Chamber Music Interpretation
Prerequisites, graduate standing, keyboard collaborative arts major, or consent of instructor. This class offers an intensive overview of chamber music repertoire from the Classical period to today. This will function as a performance class and will culminate in a public presentation of chamber music works. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every year.) 1 credit
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MUS 556 - Song Literature
Prerequisites, graduate standing, and keyboard collaborative arts, or teaching major with music education emphasis, or consent of instructor. This class offers an intensive overview of art-song literature from the early baroque period to present-day, with an emphasis on the 19th-century German Lied and French Mélodie. The class focuses on the chronology of the relevant repertoire and its stylistic components. The intellectual exploration includes musical and textual analysis, and the performance of art-songs. This class includes the study of selected composers and poets, and the practical procedures for building a successful song recital program. Graduate students in Keyboard Collaborative Arts will be required to perform with the undergraduate students throughout the semester. In addition, graduate students will examine the art-song literature and deliver their written arguments in an appropriately academic manner. Some sections of MUS 556 may be taught with MUS 456. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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MUS 583 - Student Teaching: Single Subject, Music
Prerequisites, admittance to the teacher credential and/or master of arts in teaching program, consent of instructor. Candidates must also verify the following: successful completion of CBEST, CSET, successful completion of the prerequisite courses (no grade lower than C+), successful completion of U.S. Constitution course or test requirement, California Certificate of Clearance (TB and Livescan), and the Student Teaching II Application must be signed and approved by the program director. This fieldwork experience is designed to be completed during the third term of the Teacher Credential and/or Master of Arts in Teaching program. Candidates are required to work under the supervision of a credentialed teacher in an appropriate public secondary school classroom. Candidates are required to assume co-teaching responsibilities for a full school day (6 hours/day) for a minimum of 16 weeks. They should assume full teaching responsibilities during the last four weeks of the assignment. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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MUS 693 - Directed Research
Prerequisites, graduate standing, and keyboard collaborative arts, or teaching major with music education emphasis, or consent of instructor. Private instruction in musicology, ethnomusicology or music theory. All private music lesson instruction courses carry a variable load; MUS 693 may be taken for 1 to 3 credits, for which each credit is for a half-hour weekly lesson per semester. No audit allowed. Must be taken for a letter grade. May be repeated for credit as course content changes every semester. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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MUS 696 - Seminar: Advanced Topics in Music History/Music Theory
Prerequisites, graduate standing, and keyboard collaborative arts, or teaching major with music education emphasis, or consent of instructor. Study of individual major composers, specific periods, genres or styles. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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MUS 698A - Master of Music Recital I
Prerequisites, graduate standing, keyboard collaborative arts major, consent of instructor. Full collaborative program on piano. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 698B - Master of Music Recital II
Prerequisites, graduate standing, keyboard collaborative arts major, consent of instructor. Full Collaborative Program on Piano. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) 0 credit
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MUS 698C - Capstone: MAT Music Education Emphasis
Prerequisites, 24 graduate credits in education and/or completion of a teacher credential program, consent of instructor, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. MUS 698C is required coursework for the MAT: Music Education Emphasis advanced core. This course focuses on student’s development of a formal capstone project and the skills to complete this work in adherence to the conventions of educational scholarship. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 601 - Ethics, Regulation, and the Pharmaceutical Pipeline
This course will focus on the ethics of conducting pharmaceutical and biomedical research and education, regulatory impact and implications of discovery, design, commercialization, and application of biopharmaceuticals. MSPS trainees will learn to identify and appropriately address ethical dilemmas and integrate these concepts into their research. MSPS trainees will be provided with the ethical values and principles in research such as responsible conduct of research, data management, authorship and peer review, collaborative work, scientific recordkeeping, intellectual property, and responsible use and welfare of animals and humans in biomedical experiments. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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PHS 602 - Drug Discovery and Development
This course provides an overview of the scientific and regulatory aspects of drug development from discovery to market. Topics covered include target identification, discovery and development of small and large molecules, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory authorities and processes, and Good Manufacturing Practices. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PHS 611 - Pharmacokinetics
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. This course serves as an introduction to basic principles of pharmacokinetics, including compartmental and physiological analysis of the time courses of drug absorption, distribution, and elimination, with emphasis on the pharmacokinetic-based design of dosage regimen principles. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PHS 612 - Advanced Principles of Drug Action
This course provides a detailed overview of the principles of pharmacology, receptor signaling and medicinal chemistry. Details on how medicinal chemistry principles are used in the design and development of specific drug classes will be covered including natural product biosynthesis. Journal club discussions, assigned readings and peer presentations. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits
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PHS 613 - Advanced Pharmacology
This course provides students with fundamental knowledge of the interactions between drugs and living systems. Drug mechanisms of action and drug interactions are emphasized. Principles of drug metabolism, synergism, antagonism, accumulation and toxicity are also discussed. Mechanism of action, adverse effects, and therapeutic applications of drugs affecting different systems are discussed. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 614 - Biologics
This required course includes clinical, pharmaceutical, and economic impact of biotechnology products in pharmacy, including monoclonal antibodies, interleukins, human growth factors, antigens, oligonucleotides, DNase, and interferons, and their sources, isolation, and design. Other topics include identification of organisms (viruses, bacteria, protozoan, helminth) which cause disease, the immune responses to infections/cancers, modern strategies utilized to produce vaccines and immunotherapeutics, community health issues related to successful delivery of the products to those in need, and specific infectious diseases and progress in developing vaccines and immunotherapeutics. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
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PHS 615 - Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacogenetics
The course is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the importance and application of patient-specific genetic information to individualization of pharmacotherapy. Content includes a review of essential principles of genetics, and the effect of genetic variation on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic response of various medications. The ethical and legal implications that arise due to genetic testing will also be discussed. The mechanisms whereby pharmaceuticals alter gene expression will also be examined. Finally, the principles of gene therapy and protein pharmaceuticals will be presented. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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PHS 617 - Introduction to Health Care
This course provides an introduction to various health professions and the health care system overall. Individual professions will have recitations as part of the course that also explore in detail their particular discipline’s role. Students will present and discuss their profession’s role in specific situations in the larger, active learning settings. Course content centers on health delivery models, health care financing, health care insurance, health policy, the environment in which health care is rendered, and interprofessional care teams. The quality of care delivered is a particular area of interest within the course in hopes that students understand pharmacists’ role in preventing error or poor quality and contribute to the construction goal of flawless patient care. This course also includes an introduction to the importance of professionalism, a focus on health care disparities and health literacy, the medication use system, the roles and interactions that pharmacists encounter in various practice settings, and current and seminal articles. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 618 - Research Design, Statistics and Literature Evaluation
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the principles of research design and literature evaluation using the concepts of evidence-based practice. The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of advanced statistical and study design principals useful in critically evaluating the pharmacy and medical literature. In this course, students will be provided with the introductory skills needed to make clinical decisions, focusing on how to formulate clinical questions, identify and execute appropriate search strategies, appraise the literature found, and apply the data to clinical decision making. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 619 - Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology
This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of pharmacoeconomics, including the clinical, economic, and humanistic outcomes of medications, health services, and health interventions. It will also include content related to the area of epidemiology and how knowing the epidemiology of diseases differs based on race, gender, and geography. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 621 - Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes
This course explores: (a) Regulation of drug products and biopharmaceutics, application of kinetics to stability, dissolution, absorption, and other biopharmaecutical processes, and bioavailability and generic equivalence; (b) Solid and solution dosage forms and pharmaceutical calculations. Physicochemical properties of drug molecules and their effect on formulation, manufacturing, and administration of solid and solution products will be emphasized. Additionally, pharmaceutical calculations and pharmacy compounding techniques will be introduced. Other topics include particle engineering, wet granulation, high shear granulation, fluidized bed technology, direct compression, spray drying, freeze drying, melt extrusion, disperse systems, sterilization, pharmaceutical test methods including different dissolution test methods, HPLC and other commonly used test methods, process validation and quality control. Students will not only learn state-of-the-art pharmaceutical processing technologies and underlying chemical engineering principles, but also be exposed to current challenges in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field and possible solutions. The course will prepare students for pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D jobs. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 622 - Formulation and Manufacturing Laboratory
This course focuses on the practical aspects of formulation and manufacturing of various drug products such as tablets, capsules, solutions, parenterals, suspensions, emulsions, creams, ointments, gels and suppositories. This course also explores disperse system, sterile, and specialty dosage forms. Other topics include physicochemical properties of drug molecules and their effect on formulation, manufacturing, and administration of dosage forms; pharmaceutical calculations related to sterile preparations and specialty dosage forms; the governing regulations of USP 797; and sterile techniques, safe handling, labeling and disposal of bio hazardous materials. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
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PHS 623 - Pharmaceutical Analysis
A required course with didactic and laboratory components focusing on the theory and practical application of chemical and analytical techniques in drug discovery and design. Students will receive hands on experience with techniques such as NMR, HPLC, LC/MS, solid-phase synthesis, combinatorial chemistry and biotransformation. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PHS 624 - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Process II
Prerequisite, PHS 621 . This course explores Disperse Systems, Sterile pharmaceutical products, and Specialty Dosage Forms, as well as the effect of physicochemical properties of drug molecules on formulation, manufacturing, and administration of these pharmaceutical dosage forms. Specific topics covered include pharmaceutical calculations related to sterile preparations and specialty dosage forms; sterile techniques, safe handling, labeling and disposal of bio hazardous materials; stability of pharmaceutical products and the kinetic of the chemical processes involved; Biopharmaceutics, bioequivalency, and simulations; drug, protein, and nucleic acid delivery; and principals of manufacturing and quality control of sterile products, tablets, transdermal systems, aerosols, and controlled release dosage forms. This course may be taken without PHS 624L (laboratory component). (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits
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PHS 624L - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Process Lab II
Prerequisite, PHS 621 . Corequisite, PHS 624 . This course is the laboratory component for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes II (PHS 624 ). Students experience compounding sterile products, and Specialty Dosage Forms. Sterile techniques, safe handling, labeling and disposal of bio-hazardous materials, as well as quality control procedures are practiced. Students must enroll in PHS 624 (lecture) while enrolled in this course. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
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PHS 625 - US Regulatory Framework: FDA Regulatory Pathways and Options
This course will introduce students to the FDA regulatory framework of biomedical products including drugs (prescription and OTC) and biologics, advanced medical products (cell and gene therapy), medical devices, and software. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 626 - New Drug Applications, Abbreviated Drug Applications and Over-The-Counter Post-Marketing Regulations
This course will introduce students to the FDA regulation and practice related to new drug applications, abbreviated drug applications, and over-the-counter post-marketing regulations. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 631 - Medical Diagnostics
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about biomarkers for human diseases (discovery and validation) based on identification and quantification of small molecules, proteins, and oligonucleotides. Additionally, detection methods, instrumentation for diagnostic assays, immunoassays, flow cytometry, clinical chemistry, pharmacogenomics, and assay development will be discussed. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 632 - Medical Devices
This course will cover the fundamentals of the medical device design and product development, along with their regulation, standardization, approval and market clearance. The most commonly used medical devices will be analyzed, their internal structure dissected, and both standard and advanced methods for their manufacturing scrutinized. Digital healthcare devices, such as wireless medical technologies and wearables will be discussed as well as implants, prosthetics, intravenously injectable and cosmetic devices. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PHS 633 - Biologic and Biosimilar License Applications (Cder and Cber): Premarketing Regulation
This course will introduce students to the FDA regulation and practice related to biologic and biosimilar license applications pre-marketing regulations. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 634 - Global Regulatory Affairs
This course will introduce students to the global regulation and practice related to biomedical products, with focus in the European Union and Canada. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 635 - Biologic and Biosimilar License Applications: Cell and Gene Therapy and Post-Marketing Requirements
This course will introduce the students to the FDA regulation and practice related to biologic and biosimilar license applications post-marketing regulations. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 636 - New Drug and Abbreviated Drug Applications and Over-the-Counter Pre-Marketing Regulations
This course will introduce students to the FDA regulation and practice related to new drug applications, abbreviated drug applications, and over-the-counter pre-marketing regulations. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 637 - Biomedical Products Marketing, Pricing and Reimbursement
This course will introduce students to the FDA, other federal and state regulation and practice related to biomedical products marketing, pricing and reimbursement. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 638 - Medical Device, Software and Digital Health Applications: Quality and Post-Marketing Requirements
This course will introduce students to the FDA regulation and practice related to medical devices applications, software and digital health applications post-marketing regulations. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 639 - Medical Devices Applications, Software and Digital Health Applications: Pre-Marketing Regulation
This course will introduce students to the FDA regulation and practice related to medical devices applications, software and digital health applications pre-marketing regulations. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 640 - US Nonclinical and Clinical Regulation of Biomedical Products
This course will introduce students to the US nonclinical and clinical regulation of biomedical products including drugs (prescription and OTC) and biologics, advanced medical products (cell and gene therapy), and medical devices. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PHS 641 - Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences I
This weekly seminar will bring external experts to campus to educate trainees in different areas of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, such as biopharmaceutical research; pharmaceutical design, processing, and manufacturing; ethical issues related to drug development; and regulatory processes to ensure efficacy and safety. This course will be designed for MSPS trainees, but will be available to all Chapman graduate students with the appropriate interests and backgrounds. Trainees will select three presentations given throughout the trimester and submit five-page papers that include a summary of the topic, the technical specifications and challenges, the opportunities for further development (e.g. commercialization), and the potential ethical and regulatory dilemmas addressed by or arising from the topic. Enrollment will be required each year for all MSPS trainees. PHS 641 and PHS 793 share class lectures and are held together. PHS 641 may be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
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