Course List

Courses in the Department of
Business

Accounting

ACCT 040: BASIC ACCOUNTING; Units: 4.00; A basic introduction to accounting principles and procedures. The course uses practical applications for illustration of accounting principles. The course emphasizes learning step-by-step procedures and teaches students the ability to handle numbers, follow specific procedures, and succeed in problem-solving situations. It is designed for students who do not meet the requirements for ACCT 101.
ACCT 101: ACCOUNTING I; Units: 4.00; An introductory study of the accounting principles and procedures applied to the entire accounting cycle for a single proprietorship. The course includes the use of the books of original entry, subsidiary ledgers, general ledgers, and work sheets in preparing income statements and the balance sheet. Also included is the analysis of various accounts such as inventory and merchandising, cash and internal control, and accounts and notes receivable.
ACCT 102: ACCOUNTING II; Units: 4.00; This course continues the analysis of various accounts as plant assets and intangible assets, current liabilities and payroll accounting. Accounting for partnerships and corporations is introduced as well as the statement of cash flows. Financial-statements analysis is also emphasized.
ACCT 103: ACCOUNTING III; Units: 4.00; An introduction to management and responsibility-center accounting. This course emphasizes the master budget, cost-volume-profit relationships, job order and process costing, and activity-based costing. Flexible budgets and standards costs are introduced as methods for cost planning and control.
ACCT 110: PAYROLL ACCOUNTING AND CREDIT MANAGEMENT; Units: 4.00; This course includes an in-depth study of payroll accounting and its practical application to business, including payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and filing requirements. It will also include an introduction to credit and collection management, including commercial credit, factors of credit risk, sources of information, and analysis of credit reports.
ACCT 150: COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING I; Units: 4.00; An introductory course designed to employ the computer in recording, processing, and reporting accounting information. This course uses a specific computerized accounting software package.
ACCT 151: COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING II; Units: 4.00; An introductory course designed to employ the computer in recording, processing, and reporting accounting information. This course uses a different computerized accounting software package than the one used in ACCT 150.
ACCT 201: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I; Units: 4.00; A study of the concepts and theory of accounting and the application of accounting principles to the preparation of financial statements. Special consideration is given to current assets, investments, and present value concepts, and the balance sheet.
ACCT 202: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II; Units: 4.00; A continuation of the study of the theory of accounting and the application of accounting principles to the preparation of financial statements. Special consideration is given to current and long-term liabilities, income statements, and the equity section of the balance sheet.
ACCT 203: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III; Units: 4.00; A study of the accounting for long-term investments, pensions, leases, income recognition and earnings per share, statement of changes in financial position, analysis of financial statements and segment and interim reporting.
ACCT 210: ADVANCED ACCOUNTING I, II; Units: 4.00; A study of the application of accounting theory to specialized areas of accounting such as consolidations, partnerships, franchises, and foreign operations, corporate liquidations, non-profit organizations and state and local governmental accounting.
ACCT 211: ADVANCED ACCOUNTING II; Units: 4.00; A study of the application of accounting theory to specialized areas of accounting such as consolidations, partnerships, franchises, and foreign operations, corporate liquidations, non-profit organizations, and state and local governmental accounting.
ACCT 220: TAXES I; Units: 4.00; This course studies the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations covering federal tax returns for individuals and the parallel tax regulations of the state of California. Tax saving methods for various occupations and tax brackets are included.
ACCT 221: TAXES II; Units: 4.00; The accounting aspects of the federal income tax laws and state of California income tax laws applying to partnerships, corporations and estates and trusts as well as specific areas such as installment sales and depreciation.
ACCT 230: ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS; Units: 4.00; A study of accounting information systems that includes an introduction to accounting information systems, decision making, documenting information systems, database management and electronic commerce. The course also prepares the student for controlling information systems, applications and information technology processes. This course is recommended for accounting majors prior to taking the auditing courses.
ACCT 240: AUDITING I; Units: 4.00; A study of the public accounting profession and its current role in the American economy including ethics, legal liability, the impact of electronic data processing, and applications of statistical sampling. Auditing objectives, definitions, and procedures are studied.
ACCT 241: AUDITING II; Units: 4.00; A detailed study of the procedures to be followed in the performance of an audit including the preparation of working papers, verifications of various financial information, and presentation of audit reports. An audit case study will be completed.
ACCT 250: COST ACCOUNTING I; Units: 4.00; A study of cost allocations and capital budgeting. Topics include joint products and byproducts, spoilage and reworked units, capital budgeting and cost analysis, linear programming, and transfer pricing.
ACCT 251: COST ACCOUNTING II; Units: 4.00; A further study of accounting systems expanded to include special topics used by management in the decision-making process.
ACCT 290: INTERNSHIP; Units: 4.00; 30 hours per quarter on-the-job equivalent to one unit. Supervised work experience designed to give qualified students an understanding of the nature and scope of the accounting business. Supervision is provided by the faculty and the cooperating firm. Open to all upper-division students.
ACCT 295: PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SEMINARS; Units: 3.00; Seminars on professional trends, emerging client services, law or taxes, management analysis, computer applications, math analysis for professional accountants, and other subjects designed to update the practicing professional accountant's technical knowledge. Of particular service to the professional accountant who wishes to comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements. Seminars will be conducted largely by specialists brought in by the College to serve a specific need. May be repeated.
ACCT 299: DIRECTED STUDY; Units: 4.00; Designed to enhance and build on present curriculum in accounting with individualized instruction in an area not covered in-depth by current course offerings. Though the student initiates the design of the course through his/her interest in a particular area of study, the instructor and the academic chair must grant final approval of course content.

Business Management

MGT 105: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT; Units: 4.00; A study of the functions of management. The course includes the study of management principles as they pertain to organization, policy making, planning, control and evaluation, and a range of functional areas including human resources, marketing, operations, accounting, information systems, finance and legal studies. The use of economic and accounting analysis in analytical decision making is included in the manager's role as decision maker.
MGT 120: BUSINESS LAW I; Units: 4.00; An introduction to the legal aspects of business and its environment. Emphasis is placed on contracts, torts, classes and sources of law, agency, employer and employee relations, bailments, pledges, partnerships, corporations, civil and criminal liability.
MGT 130: SALESMANSHIP; Units: 4.00; A survey of personal salesmanship, the course emphasizes the importance of good salesmanship and the personal qualifications required for effective selling. The psychological principles involved in selling are examined and applied to the sales interview.
MGT 140: SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT; Units: 4.00; An introductory course covering in general terms the total responsibilities of a supervisor in industry such as organization, in-service training, duties and responsibilities, human relations, grievances, training, rating, promotion, quality control, and management-employee relations.
MGT 150: PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; Units: 4.00; This course studies the aspects of personal financial management at an introductory level. It includes the concepts of personal finances, consumer credit, insurance, investments and retirement planning.
MGT 210: ADVERTISING; Units: 4.00; Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of advertising from the sales management standpoint. The course includes an evaluation of advertising as a tool in sales promotion. Topics covered are principles of advertising, selection of media, planning the advertisement, and analyzing layout and copy.
MGT 215: PUBLIC RELATIONS; Units: 4.00; A study of public relations methods for business, with emphasis on public relations policies and techniques. The course focuses on developing good relationships with customers, employees, stockholders, the government, and the general public. It also covers the role of research, publicity, and mass media in public relations.
MGT 220: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR; Units: 4.00; The business organization is examined as a social system; the system concept is used as a vehicle in examining problems of effective organization. Emphasis is placed upon the importance of the communication process, growth and change, motivation, group behavior, and other human factors relevant to managers.
MGT 230: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT; Units: 4.00; Primary emphasis is on the recruitment and effective use of labor and the development of good human relationships within the business organization. The course includes employee classification, job analysis, orientation of new employees, employee training, employee services, and worker evaluation.
MGT 245: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT; Units: 4.00; A study of the concepts necessary for development and management of efficient productive systems that include people, equipment, and materials.
MGT 255: SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT; Units: 4.00; This course studies the importance of small business, its problems and requirements. Focus is on the application of the fundamental principles of business management in the small business setting. It includes ownership, management, planning the start-up phase, selecting employees, marketing strategy, financial planning and controls, short and long range planning, financing.
MGT 260: PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING; Units: 4.00; An interdisciplinary study of principles and methods of marketing consumer and industrial goods. The course emphasizes managerial decision making and the use of research in solving marketing problems. It uses the case-analysis method of analyzing marketing problems.
MGT 270: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I, II; Units: 4.00; This course analyzes the role of finance in the economy, financial decision- making in the modern firm, and the role of the financial manager in the firm. It includes application of financial statements and fund flows.
MGT 271: FINANCIAL MANGEMENT II; Units: 4.00; This course analyzes the role of finance in the economy, financial decision-making in the modern firm, and the role of the financial manager in the firm. It includes application of financial statements and fund flows.
MGT 275: MONEY AND BANKING; Units: 4.00; A study of American and international monetary and financial institutions and policies. Financial institutions, monetary theory and policy, credit allocation, and international monetary theory and policy are included.
MGT 280: BUSINESS LAW II; Units: 4.00; A continuation of MGT 120 Business Law I. The course emphasizes partnerships, corporations, insurance, suretyship, carriers, shippers, and passengers and accountant's responsibility.
MGT 285: INTEGRATED ANALYSIS; Units: 4.00; An interdisciplinary capstone course. Emphasis is on the integrative analysis of decision making using the statistical decision theory, management information system, and other analytical tools in making managerial decisions.
MGT 290: CURRENT CONCEPTS AND ETHICS; Units: 4.00; Through the review of current literature on management-related subjects, the student will acquire an awareness and appreciation for trends and issues which illustrate the past, present, and future of business activity and the impact of managerial performance on the activity. Discussion of ethical dilemmas and social responsibility of business constitutes a major part of the learning objectives of this course.
MGT 295: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS; Units: 4.00; A survey of the business policies and activities that cross national borders, including the transfer of technology, global strategy, finance and banking factors, risk and market and/or cultural consequences. Lectures, case study, and outside sources are used for instruction.
MGT 296: INTERNSHIP; Units: 4.00; 30 hours per quarter on-the-job equivalent to one unit. Supervised work experience designed to give qualified students an understanding of the nature and scope of the business operations. Supervision is provided by the faculty and the cooperating agencies. Open to all upper-division students.
MGT 298: SPECIAL TOPICS; Units: 4.00; An in-depth study of a subject related to business.
MGT 299: DIRECTED STUDY; Units: 4.00; This course is designed for qualified students (junior or senior standing) desiring to pursue advanced study, including reading, writing and research in particular areas related to their degree program. Designed to enhance and build on present curriculum in management with individualized instruction in an area not covered in-depth by current course offerings. Though the student initiates the design of the course through his/her interest in a particular area of study, the instructor and the academic chair must grant final approval of course content.

Computer Management Information Systems

CMIS 101: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS; Units: 4.00; A survey of the functions, uses, and impact of computers in today's society. Emphasis is placed on understanding the hardware functions and the meaning of software along with integrated peripheral devices. The course includes flowcharting techniques for both programming and systems, includes beginning level BASIC language instruction, and emphasizes JAVA programming and the Internet. A hands-on lab environment includes using computer terminal entry.
CMIS 120: COMPUTER LOGIC CONCEPTS; Units: 4.00; This course studies the formulation and administration of computer operations as a managerial responsibility. It emphasizes the analysis of problems encountered in the planning of scheduling, input/output control techniques, and human resource development.
CMIS 130: BEGINNING COBOL; Units: 4.00; This course trains the student in the design and development of application programs using COBOL, one of the most comprehensive of all the high-level languages. Lecture and lab assignments include flowcharting techniques, structured coding, testing, and debugging. Utility software is introduced to students for entry and program compilation.
CMIS 131: INTERMEDIATE COBOL; Units: 4.00; A continuation of Beginning COBOL, this course places emphasis on more advanced programming methods and techniques in COBOL. Students chart and code programs with extensive input editing, table processing and file capabilities using structured design. Lab assignments include use of the utility software.
CMIS 140: INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET; Units: 4.00; The course concentrates on the use of the Internet, performing online research, and discovering the capabilities of the Internet. Students learn how to access and use the Internet, including email, file transfer protocols, newsgroups, and bulletin boards.
CMIS 150: INFORMATION SYSTEMS; Units: 4.00; An introductory course in information systems. The students learn how businesses, individuals, and society use information systems, the technical foundations of information systems, telecommunications, creating and managing business data and information, and approaches to designing, developing, and managing information systems.
CMIS 160: MANAGING AND MAINTAINING THE PERSONAL COMPUTER; Units: 4.00; A study of the personal computer, including its operations. Students learn to manage the personal computer, troubleshoot computer problems with hardware and software. Students become familiar with systems boards, install and maintain hard drives, configure memory, connect peripheral equipment, prevent virus infections.
CMIS 170: VISUAL BASIC; Units: 4.00; A course in designing and programming of the Microsoft Windows(r) graphical user interface. Topics include standard interface design, event processing and control focus, data exchange, debugging, and error handling.
CMIS 175: NETWORKING ESSENTIALS; Units: 4.00; A study of the intricacies of installing a network. Students will study and troubleshoot connection problems, including hardware and software, cabling, connecting peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, hubs, routers, and bridges, and implementing network protocols.
CMIS 180: INTERNET WEB-PAGE DESIGN AND JAVA PROGRAMMING; Units: 4.00; A study of the development of Internet web pages and utilization of Microsoft Front Page(r) and JAVA programming techniques. Students develop web pages and web sites and learn HTML.
CMIS 201: PROGRAMMING IN C+; Units: 4.00; An introduction to implementing computer programming in the C+ language. The course covers fundamentals of programming, data type, operators, functions, structures, arrays, pointers, files, and other advanced features.
CMIS 202: PROGRAMMING IN C++; Units: 4.00; A continuation of C+ programming language. The course covers the advanced techniques of programming in the C++ language.
CMIS 222: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS; Units: 4.00; This course provides business majors with an understanding of basic management and organization theories, methods, and techniques used to build management information systems. Students solve various business problems using decision support software.
CMIS 224: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION; Units: 4.00; A comprehensive case study of analysis and design of an application from a manual system to a computerized system. This course encourages the use of system flowcharting in problem definition, programming languages to be used, the logical process of selection employed in analysis, design, development, and the implementation of the system. The conversion process in this course includes all aspects of business workflow methods and stresses the value of procedure writing and documentation.
CMIS 235: COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT; Units: 4.00; The formulation and administration of computer operations as a managerial responsibility. This course will emphasize the analysis of problems encountered in the planning of scheduling, input/output control techniques, human resource development, facilities and equipment planning, training and interdepartmental collaboration, and priorities and management information requirements.
CMIS 240: DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS; Units: 4.00; Planning, organization, and implementation of a computer database management system. Discussions include database administration, functions, design, selection, and data integrity concepts. Case studies include design and implementation of a database management system.
CMIS 250: OPERATING SYSTEMS; Units: 4.00; A study of compilers, interpreters, inter- and intra-computer communications. Students study structure of real-time and time-shared operating systems, scheduling of jobs, central processing unit, input and output devices, paged and segmented memory management, file handling, synchronization of concurrent processes.
CMIS 260: TELECOMMUNICATIONS; Units: 4.00; A study of online computer communications via interface devices over a variety of media. This course also includes concepts of data-distributed networks and their hardware/software requirements.
CMIS 270: DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS; Units: 4.00; Decision making and problem solving as a managerial responsibility, using the computer as an informational tool to support selection of alternatives to meet needs or solve problems. This method follows a reasoned, logical pattern established by the designer.
CMIS 275: ADVANCED NETWORKING; Units: 4.00; An advanced course in networking essentials. The course deals with various networking platforms, the relationships between platforms, multiple configurations and connecting with different topologies and protocols. The course includes configuration and troubleshooting connections using DSL, fiber, cable, and other broadband media.
CMIS 277: E-BUSINESS USING THE INTERNET; Units: 4.00; This course teaches developers how to implement business-to-business and business-to-customer commerce solutions using Microsoft systems. Students learn how to create the foundation for a commerce-enabled web site, create order processing, setting up catalogues, shopping carts, and checkout procedures.
CMIS 285: NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS; Units: 4.00; A study of the Windows(r), Linux(r) or Novell Netware(r) network operating system. Students set up, manage, and maintain a network operating system, install software, manage users, security, and administration.
CMIS 290: INTERNSHIP; Units: 4.00; 30 hours per quarter on-the-job equivalent to one unit. Supervised work experience designed to give qualified students an understanding of the nature and scope of the accounting business. Supervision is provided by the faculty and the cooperating firm. Open to all upper-division students.
CMIS 299: DIRECTED STUDY; Units: 4.00; Designed to enhance and build on present curriculum in computer management information systems with individualized instruction in an area not covered in-depth by current course offerings. Though the student initiates the design of the course through his/her interest in a particular area of study, the instructor and the academic chair must grant final approval of course content.

Courses in Department of
Administrative Management

ADM 051: BEGINNING KEYBOARDING; Units: 2.00; A course designed for students who have not had keyboarding experience or who do not know the keyboard well. Emphasis is placed upon correct techniques as a basis for developing speed and efficient keyboarding skills. This lab course provides self-paced instruction adapted to individual needs and abilities.
ADM 080: INDEPENDENT STUDY; Units: 2.00; The lab course provides self-paced instruction adapted to the student's individual needs and abilities.
ADM 090: TYPING SPEED DEVELOPMENT I; Units: 2.00; Program designed to improve keyboarding speed by analyzing typing technique and prescribing practice that will help the student key faster and more accurately.
ADM 091: TYPING SPEED DEVELOPMENT II; Units: 2.00; This course is a continuation of Typing Speed Development I and is designed to improve keyboarding speed by analyzing typing techniques and prescribing practice that will help the student key faster and more accurately.
ADM 100: INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING I; Units: 2.00; This instruction and skill-practice program seeks to develop understanding and skill in office practices involving the use of computers. Emphasis is placed on business letters, office memorandums, tables, and report keyboarding. Development of speed and accuracy is stressed with the goal of attaining a speed of at least 40 words a minute with five or fewer errors on a five-minute timing. The lab course provides self-paced instruction adapted to the student's individual needs and abilities.
ADM 115: ADMINISTRATIVE CORRESPONDENCE; Units: 4.00; This course introduces students to administrative correspondence styles, formats and strategies that produce clear, correct, and concise writing. Additionally, students will discover how to overcome multicultural communication barriers and develop presentation skills.
ADM 120: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS; Units: 4.00; An introductory skills-integrated approach to business software for the personal computer. This course provides an introduction to computer hardware and peripherals as well as instruction in the use of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Windows operating system in real-life business settings. Applications are used to open, edit, and share information as well as to construct new documents within each application. The course serves as a foundation for all other software application courses.
ADM 121: WORD PROCESSING; Units: 4.00; A comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Office Word. Topics include creating and working with the following: resumes, cover letters, web pages, tables, charts, watermarks, form letters, mailing labels, directories, newsletters, collaboration tools, online forms, macros, master documents, indexes, table of contents, and XML. This course also focuses on linking an Excel worksheet and charting its data in Word.
ADM 134: SPREADSHEETS; Units: 4.00; A basic spreadsheet course in which students learn about managing workbooks, automating tasks, using and analyzing list data, enhancing charts and worksheets, working with Excel and the Internet, performing "what if" analysis, creating PivotTables, exchanging Excel data with other programs, controlling worksheet properties and calculations.
ADM 136: PRESENTATION GRAPHICS AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING; Units: 4.00; Continuing work within Microsoft Office Professional, learners concentrate on Microsoft PowerPoint, and learn basic skills in Microsoft Publisher to produce flyers, brochures, and newsletters.
ADM 141: RELATIONAL DATABASE; Units: 4.00; A comprehensive course in Microsoft Access, covering introductory through post- advanced database concepts and skills. This course covers all the skills required for successful mastery of the Microsoft Office User Specialist Access Examination.
ADM 150: RECORDS MANAGEMENT; Units: 4.00; This course covers basic alphabetic filing rules that are adapted from the standards published by the Association of Records Managers and Administrators. Emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge and skills in filing and managing records, including principles of alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing systems. Students apply the alphabetic indexing rules to a computer records database after achieving and understanding of manual filing. Also included is the study of advancements and changes in office technology and the resultant effect on the management of office records.
ADM 155: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; Units: 4.00; Students improve office skills by providing practical application in such areas as processing information with computers, telephone procedures, filing and managing records, processing business documents, procedures for sending and receiving mail, and accounting and record keeping applications in the office. Also included is a study of human relations with emphasis on the role of the office worker in contact with superiors, peers, subordinates, and the general public.
ADM 160: LEGAL TERMINOLOGY; Units: 4.00; The course is designed to give the student a background in basic legal terminology. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to correctly spell, pronounce, and define basic legal terms used in law offices.
ADM 161: LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES; Units: 4.00; The course is designed to give the student the necessary background to work as a legal secretary. Students learn about secretarial procedures in the following areas: court structure, civil procedures, real estate, criminal law, family law, conservatorship, probate, corporations, and workers' compensation.
ADM 162: BILLING AND CODING I; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to equip students with skills specific to a front office medical environment. The areas of study include scheduling appointments, direct patient contact, insurance billing, fee and charge payment maintenance, medical reports and record keeping, and medical record filing.
ADM 163: BILLING AND CODING II; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to introduce students to procedure and diagnostic coding skills specific to a front office medical environment. The course teaches the student to extract information from the patient record and combine it with knowledge of coding guidelines to optimize physician payment. This course refines the skills introduced in Billing and Coding I and provides the student with intensive application of these skills by covering the various medical disciplines.
ADM 168: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION I; Units: 4.00; A course designed to give the student background in the field of medical transcription. It informs about the career roles and responsibilities of a medical transcriptionist, a study of the tools of trade, and practice in the preparation of medical forms and reports through keyboarding visual copy. Provides practice through dictated transcription materials in the preparation of medical forms, records, and reports in the areas of history and physicals, consultations, diagnostic reports, discharge summaries, operative reports, pathology and radiology. Study and use of transcription equipment is included.
ADM 170: GENERAL BUSINESS TRANSCRIPTION; Units: 2.00; A course designed to give the student practice in transcribing oral dictation through the use of transcription machines. The course is also designed to help the student improve English and proofreading competencies, and help develop an awareness of the value and importance of machine transcription in business.
ADM 171: LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION; Units: 2.00; This course is designed to give students a background in the field of legal typing by providing them with practice in keying Judicial Council Forms and correspondence in a simulated office environment. Students prepare correspondence and legal documents, such as wills, leases, deed, land descriptions, probate, and various legal papers related to litigation. The student also studies legal terminology and procedures and works on developing employable levels of skill in legal transcription with regard to speed and accuracy.
ADM 174: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION II; Units: 4.00; This lecture/lab course continues practical training through transcription of medically complex dictation in radiology, gastrointestinal, and cardiology specialties focusing on the ability to recognize and evaluate medical dictation and edit, revise, and clarify material without altering the meaning or style of dictation. Discussion on medico-legal issues is included as related to confidentiality of medical records. A final grade will not be awarded until all required assignments are successfully completed.
ADM 175: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION III; Units: 4.00; This lecture/lab course is designed to enhance the student's proficiency in medical transcription. The student is expected to produce quality transcripts meeting professional standards from medical dictation in the specialties of orthopedics and pathology. The role of the medical transcriptionist, professional practices, and ethical issues are discussed as a preparation for entry into this field. A final grade will not be awarded until all required assignments are successfully completed.
ADM 176: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION IV; Units: 4.00; This lab course is designed to enhance the student's proficiency in keying medically complex transcription. The student is expected to produce quality transcripts from medical dictation to meet professional standards. The role of the medical transcriptionist, professional practices, and ethical issues are discussed as a preparation for entry into this career. A final grade will not be awarded until all required assignments are successfully completed.
ADM 185: DISEASES, PHYSICAL EXAM & LAB PROCEDURES; Units: 4.00; This course offers a study of the common human diseases as they relate to the body systems. Students learn to identify, pronounce, and correctly spell the diseases and their related body systems. Common medical formats for history and physical exams as well as laboratory procedures are examined and practiced.
ADM 187: PHARMACOLOGY AND ETHICS; Units: 4.00; This course offers a study of the principles of pharmacology including classes of drugs as well as generic counterparts with emphasis on identifying drugs according to body systems and routes of drug administration. Discussions of medical records as legal documents and employer/employee liability emphasize the necessity for accuracy in transcription. Ethical issues such as confidentiality are covered.
ADM 190: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; Units: 4.00; This lower-division capstone course focuses on a structured sequential course in life and career planning. The emphasis is on career, personal, and educational awareness as they relate to the process of career choice. Planning skills and self- assessment instruments help identify tentative career options. Decision-making strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills, and job-search techniques are reviewed. Students focus on real-world office simulations that develop critical- thinking, composition, and decision-making skills. The instructor serves as facilitator for this project with students providing input.
ADM 194: INTERNSHIP; Units: 4.00; Supervised work experience designed to give qualified lower-division students an understanding of the nature and scope of the administrative functions in the workplace. Supervision is provided by the faculty and the cooperating agencies.
ADM 240: OFFICE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS; Units: 4.00; Exposure to office analysis techniques, work measurements, form design, paperwork, flowcharts. Presentation of techniques and concepts concerning productivity, ergonomics, and change in the office. Emphasis on systems project.
ADM 241: LAN AND WEB FOR THE MODERN OFFICE; Units: 4.00; Students learn area network terminology, systems configuration, shred drives, email, servers and workstation set-up and maintenance. Students learn about system security, file and environment ownership. Internet and intranet webs are introduced and students will learn how they are utilized in the work environment.
ADM 242: INTEGRATED OFFICE SOFTWARE; Units: 4.00; Office software applications through Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Students learn to use advanced concepts to create and integrate word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation applications to solve practical problems. Students use various forms of linking and embedding objects.
ADM 270: EVAL RESEARCH ON INTERNET; Units: 4.00; This course instructs in the proper use of the Internet to conduct extensive detailed searches for credible data produced and presented by reliable sources. The course reviews and instructs on the techniques for data acquisition, interpretation and presentation in the modern business environment. Instruction includes utilizing business applications in the production of research and presentation materials, as well as refining analysis, inference, and explanatory skills
ADM 280: INTEGRATED ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE; Units: 4.00; High-order cognitive skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving are called upon to create a business application solution to a management reporting problem. Individual student solutions become an important part of the student's portfolio, demonstrating the use of Microsoft Office Professional Suite as a tool in the production of creative solutions to business reporting problems.
ADM 290: SPECIAL TOPICS; Units: 4.00; This course will be designed to encompass specific topics and/or problems in the management not addressed by the core courses listed.
ADM 295: INTERNSHIP; Units: 4.00; Supervised work experience designed to give qualified students an understanding of the nature and scope of the administrative functions in the workplace. Supervision is provided by the faculty and the cooperating agencies.
ADM 299: DIRECTED STUDY; Units: 4.00; This course is designed for qualified students desiring to pursue advanced study, including reading, writing, and research in particular areas related to their degree program.

Courses in the Department of
Court Reporting

Computer-Aided Transcription

CAT 101: INTRODUCTION TO CAPTIONING; Units: 4.00; This course provides an introduction to captioning for the hard of hearing and deaf. The student will learn basic sign language skills and have some exposure to the deaf culture. Emphasis is placed on realtime dictionary development through basic dictation and editing. This is not a speed-building course. The student will also receive a basic understanding of ethics involved with captioning.
CAT 102: CAPTIONING II; Units: 4.00; This course provides in-depth instruction on the deaf culture, including study of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), off-campus realtime writing experience, sign language skills, captioning ethics, and advanced dictation and vocabulary/dictionary building. This is not a speed-building course.
CAT 164: COMPUTER-AIDED TRANSCRIPTION; Units: 4.00; This course provides instruction in computer-aided transcription software for court reporting applications, realtime writing, and computer terminology. The student refines the dictionary built in CAT 150 for use with basic editing and printing techniques to produce computer-generated transcripts in a variety of formats and to develop realtime proficiency for computer-integrated reporting (CIR).
CAT 199: INDEPENDENT STUDY; Units: 2.00; Under the guidance of a court reporting instructor, students develop special projects which utilize and enhance realtime and CAT competency by more effectively incorporating computer strategies in areas related to course of study or field of interest. (May be repeated for credit for a maximum of Units: 4.)
CAT 265: REALTIME PRACTICUM; Units: 4.00; In this independent-study course, the student is provided with opportunities to increase realtime competence by completing specific assignments utilizing available software options. The student may also use a laptop computer to gain realtime experience through visitation to academic classes, deposition and court sessions, government proceedings, and public meetings. Computer knowledge and competency is enhanced by application of advanced strategies and management of software and hardware resources. (May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.)
CAT 299: INDEPENDENT STUDY; Units: 2.00

Court Reporting

CR 049: CSR PREP SEMINAR, NO UNITS OR GRADE AWARDED.; Units: 0.00; This seminar prepares the student for the CSR and RPR examinations and also serves as a review for certified and out-of-state reporters and previous CSR examinees. Students may attend dictation classes, sit for qualifying examinations, and utilize lab facilities and resources.
CR 061: MACHINE SHORTHAND IV SPEED & ACCURACY (150-170); Units: 4.00; This course provides for speed development to 180 wpm through live dictation of drills and exercises to build endurance and confidence and for production of conflict-free, accurate notes for realtime applications. Daily drill/tape requirement.
CR 071: MACHINE SHORTHAND V SPEED & ACCURACY (180-200); Units: 4.00; The purpose of this course is continued speed development to 200 wpm through practice of straight-matter and two-voice material, drills, and exercises with an emphasis on endurance, accurate notes, and conflict-free theory. Daily drill/tape requirement.
CR 081: MACHINE SHORTHAND VI SPEED & ACCURACY (210+); Units: 2.00; This course continues to build the student's proficiency through dictation of straight-matter and two-voice material at speeds up to 260 wpm and is designed as a preparation for the national RPR and RMR examinations and the CSR examination.
CR 091: REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL REPORTER PREP (210+); Units: 2.00; This course continues to build the student's proficiency through dictation of straight-matter and two-voice material at speeds up to 260 wpm and is designed as a preparation for the national RPR and RMR examinations.
CR 120: INTRODUCTION TO COURT REPORTING; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to give the beginning student an overview of the reporting field and an understanding of the demands and of the expectations of this profession. Official and freelance reporting is discussed. Other topics include the functions and requirements of the State Board, the process for certification as a CSR, and state examination procedures, technological developments such as CAT (computer-aided transcription) and realtime applications, and alternate career options.
CR 240: SPECIAL TOPICS; Units: 4.00; Topics approved by the academic advisor offer students a specialized course in a specific area of court reporting and realtime applications, giving students the opportunity for in-depth and concentrated study of particular issues. (May be repeated with new content for a maximum of 8 units.)
CR 260: MEDICAL/LITERARY REQUIREMENTS II (150-170); Units: 4.00; The purpose of this course is to expand the student's comprehension of specialized vocabularies with a concentration on medical and literary topics with increased density and complexity of material to develop the ability to conceptualize and apply English skills for instantaneous translation and realtime applications. The student is required to utilize library resources to produce accurate, verbatim transcripts.
CR 262: DEPOSITION REPORTING/MULTIVOICE (150-170); Units: 4.00; This course concentrates on deposition reporting to develop the student's proficiency to 170 wpm in multivoice dictation through the presentation of actual deposition and administrative hearing proceedings with an emphasis on expert testimony. The course includes instruction in deposition procedures and transcript format. The student is expected to produce professional transcripts utilizing English and vocabulary skills and reference materials.
CR 270: PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (180-200); Units: 4.00; This course offers an extensive variety of material to broaden the student's knowledge and comprehension and to develop writing proficiency to 200 wpm. The course integrates complex topics required for television closed-captioning or realtime interpreting services as well as material from conventions and legal proceedings. The student is required to demonstrate competency in vocabulary and English skills and in the use of library resources in the production of professional transcripts.
CR 272: COURT REPORTING/MULTIVOICE (180-200); Units: 4.00; This course prepares the student for official reporting by the presentation of four-voice material from court and deposition proceedings to build proficiency to 200 wpm. The course includes instruction on courtroom procedures and phraseology, the use of legal and general reference material, and the simulation of actual court proceedings. Transcript assignments are expected to meet the standards of the working professional.
CR 282: ADVANCED COURT REPORTING/MULTIVOICE; Units: 4.00; The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to sit for the California CSR examination by offering four-voice dictation at speeds up to 225 wpm. The course includes reporting procedures and terminology, required use of library resources, and the preparation of professional transcripts. Qualifying examinations required by the State Board are integrated into the course.
CR 290: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ETHICS; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to give the student a thorough understanding of the working world of the reporter through a study of California codes and statutes relating to the profession, court and deposition procedures, professional practice and ethics. The course also includes a survey of state and federal legal systems, court personnel, legal citations, and office practices. Fifty hours of required apprenticeship and a course project are required for completion of the course.

Machine Stenography

MS 051: MACHINE SHORTHAND I SPEED & ACCURACY (60-80); Units: 4.00; This course provides for the speed development of the student's skills to 80 wpm, through use of live dictation, drills, and exercises with emphasis on accurate notes, conflict-free theory, and increased proficiency in readback of notes. Included in this class are two-voice dictation and tests.
MS 061: MACHINE SHORTHAND II SPEED & ACCURACY (90-110); Units: 4.00; This course provides for speed development to 110 wpm through use of live dictation, drills, and exercises with emphasis on accurate notes, conflict-free theory, and increased proficiency in readback of notes. Daily drill/tape requirement.
MS 071: MACHINE SHORTHAND III SPEED & ACCURACY (120-140); Units: 4.00; This course continues speed development to 140 wpm through use of live dictation, drills, and exercises, stressing conflict-free theory, accurate notes, and fluent readback. The course also provides an introduction to two-voice dictation. Daily drill/tape requirement.
MS 150: MACHINE SHORTHAND THEORY; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the concepts of conflict-free, realtime theory and the application of the principles of phonetics with an introduction to writing words, phrases, and abbreviations on the stenotype machine with emphasis on correct techniques to develop dexterity. Daily drill/tape requirement.
MS 151: BEGINNING SHORTHAND PRACTICE; Units: 4.00; This course provides for the development of machine technique through writing practice and application of theory principles from dictation, drills, and exercises stressing accuracy of notes. Instruction on reading of shorthand notes is included.
MS 153: BEGINNING SHORTHAND PRACTICE II; Units: 4.00; This course provides for the continued development of machine technique through writing practice and application of theory principles from dictation, drills, and exercises stressing accuracy of notes. Instruction on reading of shorthand notes is included.
MS 155: INTRODUCTION TO REQUIREMENTS (60-80); Units: 4.00; This course develops the student's writing skill to 80 wpm through reinforcement of theory concepts and introduction of additional writing principles. Instruction in transcribing skills and readback of notes is included along with introduction to legal, literary, and medical material. Daily drill/tape requirement.
MS 160: LEGAL/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS I (90-110); Units: 4.00; Student is introduced to legal and technical material with instruction on transcription skills, application of spelling, punctuation, and grammar principles, and the use of reference materials to produce accurate transcripts. The course is designed to develop the student's knowledge of legal and specialized vocabularies and to increase writing proficiency to 110 wpm.
MS 170: MEDICAL/LITERARY REQUIREMENTS I (120-140); Units: 4.00; This course incorporates the presentation of medical and literary material to develop an understanding of specialized terminologies and to achieve competency at 140 wpm. Emphasis is placed on the application of English skills, vocabulary building, and the use of library resources in the production of verbatim transcripts.

Courses in the Department of
Early Childhood Education

ECE 101: CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT I; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to introduce the student to the discipline of child development. History, theory, and the topic of genetics are examined along with child growth and development from conception through 36 months of age. Emphasis is placed on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth with the concept of nurturing the "whole" child as a focus. Theories to be examined include: psychoanalytic (includes psychosexual and psychosocial), cognitive, behavioral, and socio-cultural. Current research on brain development and multiple intelligences is explored.
ECE 102: CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT II; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to explore a child's growth and development from preschool (36 months) through middle childhood (8 years). Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth is examined with discussion emphasizing the relationship each domain has with the others. Theoretical perspectives include: psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, and socio-cultural. Learning styles are discussed with a focus on Gardener's theory of multiple intelligence. In addition, Maslow's theory of basic needs and the importance of culture to a child's development is introduced.
ECE 105: CHILD AND SOCIETY; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to examine the interaction between the child and the society. Focus is on the child, the family, the peer group, the school, the culture, and the community systems as they relate to each other and influence a child's growth and development.
ECE 110: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE; Units: 4.00; This course examines developmentally appropriate practice in the ECE program as it relates to the development and implementation of curriculum. Methods for creating centers of interest appropriate to the ECE setting are a major focus and the use of integrated curriculum, thematic units, field trips, and guest speakers as a means of planning and implementing activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is explored.
ECE 115: CHILD DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE; Units: 4.00; The purpose of this course is to familiarize the ECE student with appropriate methods of guidance and discipline. Definitions for the terms guidance, discipline, and punishment are discussed along with their relationship to parenting and teaching styles. Students learn to set up appropriate environments for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers that will minimize behavioral problems and facilitate positive interaction among children and staff. An understanding about the functionality and use of appropriate limits is gained, effective communication skill will be taught, and effective teaching strategies are developed.
ECE 120: CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS; Units: 4.00; This course examines the inclusion of the child with special needs in the early childhood program. Identification, screening, and the referral of children with special needs are part of the focus along with legislative mandates related to inclusion. The strategies for the full inclusion of a child with special needs and the process of making "reasonable accommodations" for the physically, mentally, and behaviorally challenged child are discussed.
ECE 125: HEALTH, SAFETY, AND CHILDREN'S NUTRITION; Units: 4.00; This course provides students with the opportunity to examine the issues of health, safety, and children's nutrition in child development programs and family childcare homes. Topics include emergency preparedness, environmental safety in child care, prevention of infectious disease, exclusion policies, mandated reporting, appropriate meal patterns for infants through school-age children, and safety standards for food storage and preparation.
ECE 130: INFANT AND TODDLER CARE; Units: 4.00; This course provides the student with knowledge for implementing appropriate practice in infant and toddler care. Stages of growth and development, temperamental traits, and attachment are examined as well as best practice strategies in infant/toddler care. Continuity of care, small group sizes, and primary care are emphasized. Health and safety, licensing requirements, setting up the environment, and the impact of culture and parenting styles are also discussed.
ECE 135: INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to prepare students for teaching in various types of ECE programs. Participation involves observing, planning, and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities for children ranging from six weeks to five years of age. Students are expected to collaborate with other ECE students, teachers, and site administrators and to interact with children in approved ECE settings as they gain necessary skills for employment.
ECE 136: INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION; Units: 4.00; Students participating in this course are involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate learning experiences for the child ages two through five years. Child observation, learning objectives, and assessment are part of the experience as students are preparing for employment in a variety of child development programs.
ECE 140: MATH AND SCIENCE EXPERIENCES; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to assist the early childhood educator with the development of appropriate math and science experiences for children age two through five years. A variety of mathematical and scientific concepts are explored as are how to plan and implement activities. Students are given curricular and material resources that enable them to provide concrete math and science activities for young children and links with children's literature to enhance learning potential.
ECE 145: CHILD OBSERVATION; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to educate ECE professionals about methods available for studying and observing children's behavior. Students are introduced to a variety of techniques and methods used to observe, record, and interpret patterns related to a child's growth and development. Opportunities for observing, recording, and analyzing children's behavior in a variety of settings are provided. Ethical considerations are emphasized and skills for working with children are developed.
ECE 150: ADULT SUPERVISION; Units: 4.00; The purpose of this course is to provide the ECE student with the necessary skills to mentor adults in ECE classrooms. Supervision, evaluation, and professional growth are among the topics to be covered as students prepare for the role of mentoring student teachers, new assistant teachers/teachers, volunteers, and other adults in the childcare setting. Ethical practices are emphasized.
ECE 155: CHILDREN'S LITERATURE; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to assist parents, students, and educators interested in learning how to utilize literature to nurture a child's growth and development. Participants become knowledgeable about selecting appropriate stories and books for young children, how to effectively use them, and how to incorporate the use of puppets and flannel board. The concept of developing a child's creative, cognitive, social, cultural, and emotional growth is emphasized.
ECE 165: THE VALUE OF PLAY; Units: 4.00; This course is recommended for ECE students, parents, teachers, and family child care providers. It involves the subject of play and its value to a child's overall growth and development. The focus is on infant, toddler, and pre-school age children and their play patters. The needs of children and cultural aspects as they relate to play are addressed. Developmentally appropriate play materials and activities are also be explored.
ECE 170: MANDATED REPORTING; Units: 2.00; This course is recommended for ECE students, family day care providers, elementary school teachers, secondary level educators, administrators, and other professionals working in fields serving children. It provides a comprehensive look at the laws related to mandated reporting. Types of abuse, criteria for making a report, agencies to contact, and procedures for reporting are topics of discussion.
ECE 171: PROFESSIONALISM IN ECE; Units: 4.00; This course is recommended for ECE students, child care administrators, family daycare and childcare providers, and other profesionals working in fields serving children. It provides a comprehensive look at the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, employment opprtunties in edcuation, and the laws related to mandated reporting. Topics discussed will include: ethical issues, professional growth planning, job search, resumes, interviews, job skills, occupational safety and the California Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Law.
ECE 175: ANTI-BIAS CURRICULUM; Units: 4.00; This course focuses on methods for developing an anti-bias curriculum appropriate to the early childhood setting. Students gain an understanding of anti- bias curriculum as it relates to planning and implementing activities, setting up environments, selecting children's literature and music, and communication. Culture, ethnicity, and gender are among the areas of potential bias examined.
ECE 180: CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DISORDERS; Units: 4.00; This course is designed for ECE students, administrators, and parents interested in learning about autism and other disorders which affect children. The definitions and potential causes of these disorders are discussed and students are provided with knowledge about characteristics. Methods for meeting the physical, social, and cognitive needs of children with these disorders are a primary focus.
ECE 199: SPECIAL TOPICS; Units: 4.00; A specialized lower-division course focusing on an area directly related to ECE.
ECE 200: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT; Units: 4.00; The purpose of this course is to provide the advanced ECE student with comprehensive knowledge about the development of language. Chomsky's theory of language acquisition and Skinner's theory of behaviorism as it relates to language development are emphasized. Students learn about the developmental sequence related to language acquisition and methods for fostering language development. Identification for problems with speech development and multi- linguistic influences are discussed.
ECE 205: COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT; Units: 4.00; Theories about cognitive development are examined in this course designed for the advanced ECE student. Special emphasis is placed on the following developmental theorists: Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner, Skinner, Maslow, and Gardener. Advancements in research related to brain development, how cognition develops, and ways to facilitate this development in young children are explored.
ECE 210: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT; Units: 4.00; In this course, the advanced ECE student becomes familiar with the importance of the social and emotional domains as they relate to a child's overall growth and development. Erikson's theory of psychosocial development is emphasized and the influence of temperament and attachment is examined. Students learn about the professional and moral responsibility that early childhood educators have with regard to developing esteem and pro-social behavior in young children, as well as methods that promote healthy development in these areas.
ECE 215: RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT IN ECE PROGRAMS; Units: 4.00; Students enrolled in this course gain knowledge about research methods as they relate to child development along with assessment tools appropriate to ECE programs. Specific methods of research and ethical considerations are discussed. Students learn to assess ECE programs, become familiar with assessment tools used with children of various ages, and how to develop and complete staff evaluations.
ECE 220: COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION; Units: 4.00; This course explores the types of ECE programs and their relationships to each other as well as community agencies. Students become knowledgeable about services and support systems available to ECE programs and how to enter into collaborative relationships. Physical, mental, and social service agencies are focused on as well as establishing connection to local resource and referral agencies.
ECE 225: CROSS-CULTURAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT; Units: 4.00; Child rearing across cultures is examined in this comprehensive course recommended for the advanced ECE student and other professionals working with children and adolescents. Students have the opportunity to learn about historical and current trends and issues related to different cultures. Among those explored are Asian, Hispanic, Native American, European, and American. Cross-cultural communication, discipline, parenting, education, traditions, religion, and recreation are a few of the topics to be discussed.
ECE 230: CHILDREN'S ART; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to provide the student with comprehensive knowledge about children's art and its importance to a child's overall growth and development. Developmental stages as they relate to art and its function as a means of enhancing cognitive skills are discussed, as well as art as part of the ECE curriculum and how it relates to a child's social and emotional well-being.
ECE 237: DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDCARE PROGRAMS; Units: 4.50; This course is designed to help students identify administrative styles and roles in a child care setting. Students discuss ways to create a positive climate of community and how to motivate and encourage staff. Various types of child care facilities are examined. The steps of the licensing process and its purpose are explored. Students examine the function and purpose of boards, articles of incorporation, and bylaws. Students study the budgeting process and are introduced to resources available for funding a child care program. Developing and equipping a new center are discussed.
ECE 238: SUPERVISION OF CHILDCARE PROGRAMS; Units: 4.50; This course is designed to help students identify the major sections of a personnel policy and understand the interview process. Students discuss the implications of the laws pertaining to servicing children with disabilities in a child care setting. The rationale for different types of child grouping is examined. The need for staff training is explored. Students examine the process for monitoring procedures for caring for injured or sick children. Students study the importance of evaluating center components and discuss how to develop professional development strategies and the components of a parent program.
ECE 240: ADVANCED INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE; Units: 4.00; This course is designed for the experienced ECE professional who desires to experience professional growth in a variety of areas. Curriculum planning and implementation, staff collaborations and evaluation, quality program review, and desired results are explored. Students have an opportunity to give input regarding to their personal needs and issues related to professional growth. Coursework is developed to address those needs.
ECE 245: WORKING WITH CHILDREN AT RISK; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to provide knowledge to the ECE professional about working with children at risk. Areas covered include identification of risk factors, impact on a child's overall growth and development, strategies for intervention, and working with the families of children at risk.
ECE 250: CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ISSUES IN FAMILIES; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to educate the student about chemical dependency and the impact it can have on a child's growth and development from conception through the developmental years. Identification of risk factors for children and adults, types of chemicals and their effects, and coping strategies including interventions are discussed. Impact on family structures is explored and information about community agencies available for support is provided.
ECE 299: ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS; Units: 4.00; An intensive upper-division course focusing on an area directly related to ECE.

Courses in Department of
Liberal Arts

Communications

English

ENGL 040: ESSENTIAL WRITING SKILLS; Units: 4.00; A review of writing fundamentals. The course emphasizes the basic principles of writing sentences and paragraphs as well as understanding grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
ENGL 041: ESSENTIAL READING SKILLS; Units: 4.00; A review of reading fundamentals. The course emphasizes vocabulary development; identifying main ideas in sentences, paragraphs and essays. Reading analysis and comprehension skills are introduced.
ENGL 100: THE STUDY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE; Units: 4.00; An intensive study of word structure, elementary semantics, etymology, word analysis, and spelling. Included are Latin, Greek, and English roots and affixes and an introduction to the history of the English language.
ENGL 101: WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS; Units: 4.00; A directed writing course that develops the student's written communication skills through the critical examination and production of organized and coherent essays and a research paper. Students read and discuss the essays of accomplished writers and use them as examples in the production of their own writing assignments.
ENGL 102: ADVANCED WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS; Units: 4.00; Further directed writing extending the writing skills developed in ENGL 101. Emphasis is placed on logic, critical analysis, and research techniques in the composition of writing assignments that are expected to be more proficient than those produced in ENGL 101.
ENGL 103: INTENSIVE GRAMMAR; Units: 4.00; An intensive examination of English grammar. This course is designed to improve the student's communication skills by emphasizing grammar, word usage, conciseness, clarity, punctuation, spelling, and word study.
ENGL 110: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS; Units: 4.00; The study and practice of oral presentation skills. This course provides individualized experience enabling the student to deal with specific, practical opportunities to present information in front of relatively small groups. The course includes the study of modes of oral communication and methods used to develop and support both informative and argumentative speaking while emphasizing both analytical and critical thinking in oral expression.
ENGL 120: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I; Units: 4.00; A study of the roots, affixes, and structure of medical terminology. The course develops basic medical vocabulary and the ability to use and understand medical terms. Students study diagnostic, systematic, and operative terms as well as abbreviations and symbols.
ENGL 121: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II; Units: 4.00; A continuation of ENGL 120 Medical Terminology I. Students study additional topics such as cancer medicine; pharmacology; radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy; psychiatry; and the endocrine system.
ENGL 201: REPORT WRITING; Units: 4.00; Analysis and production of the organization, style, and format of both technical and non-technical reports. Students engage in the preparation of informal and formal reports often directly related to the student's field of professional or educational interest.
ENGL 210: ADVANCED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to provide the student with advanced skills and techniques to refine style, delivery, choice of materials, and methods of organization for public speaking with a focus on persuasive speaking, including argumentation and debate.

History

HIST 100: HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA; Units: 4.00; A historical background of the state. The course teaches students to understand the significance that events in California history have had on the entire United States. While covering the geography, the Spanish and Mexican eras, the California missions, the war with Mexico, the Gold Rush, the admission of California to the United States, and other main events, a special emphasis is directed toward the cultural diversity in California.
HIST 101: HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I; Units: 4.00; A history of the United States, the events, ideas, and main currents from its beginning until 1860. The course focuses on the discovery of America, its colonization, the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, the territorial acquisitions, slavery, and the causes of the Civil War.
HIST 102: HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II; Units: 4.00; The ideas, events, and main currents in the United States history from 1860 to 1920. Emphasized are the Civil War, the Reconstruction Period, the westward movement, industrialization during the Gilded Age, the growth of labor unions and big business, and America's involvement in World War I.
HIST 103: HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES III; Units: 4.00; A history of the United States from 1920 to the present. The three wars, World War II, the Korean War, and the war in Vietnam, are studied along with the important events and movements in the following decades.
HIST 110: HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I; Units: 4.00; A survey of the development of Western culture from its classical antiquity to the end of the Middle Ages. Emphasis is placed on the intellectual and institutional foundations of Western civilization.
HIST 111: HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II; Units: 4.00; A survey of the development of Western society and culture from the Renaissance to the French Revolution. Consideration is given to the social, intellectual, and institutional changes that led to the birth of the modern Western world.
HIST 112: HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION III; Units: 4.00; A survey of the development of Western society during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Emphasis is placed upon the social, institutional, and intellectual changes that have formed the basis of the contemporary Western world.
HIST 120: MODERN ASIAN HISTORY; Units: 4.00; This course is a study of the histories of China, Japan, and Korea in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Other countries such as the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Vietnam are included in the context of their effect on and significance to the histories of the major powers. Students become acquainted with the uniqueness of oriental cultures and traditions and their importance in understanding their historical interaction with the West.
HIST 201: AMERICAN IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE; Units: 4.00; Students study the past, present, and future of the United States as an ethnically diverse country. Immigration issues are traced both as a process and as a current phenomenon. Special attention is paid to the California imm;igrant experience.
HIST 210: THE SUPREME COURT IN AMERICAN LIFE:LANDMARK CASES; Units: 4.00; Landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions are analyzed in light of their economic, social, political, and cultural consequences. Both the Court's role in the national and state legal system and the justices' roles in the constitutional system are examined.

Literature

LIT 101: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE; Units: 4.00; An introduction to and survey of fiction, poetry, and drama. Students learn to read, analyze, discuss, and write about literature. Students are introduced to the perspectives of various literary criticism theories as applied to the works of many well-known writers.
LIT 201: MASTERPIECES OF WORLD LITERATURE; Units: 4.00; A study of several well-known masterpieces of world literature. Students synthesize the knowledge and critical reading and writing strategies learned in previous courses to embark on in-depth analyses of world literature.
LIT 202: MAJOR FIGURES OF AMERICAN LITERATURE; Units: 4.00; An intense study of the major authors and their works in American literature from the Colonial Period to modern times. Students synthesize the knowledge and critical reading and writing strategies learned in previous courses to examine in- depth the writings of America's major authors.
LIT 203: CALIFORNIA LITERATURE; Units: 4.00; A concentrated, thematic study of California literature, focusing on authors from and works about the Great Central Valley. This course offers a selection of writers from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
LIT 204: SHAKESPEARE; Units: 4.00; A critical study of the dramatist, his plays, his poetry, the Elizabethan theater, and the historical period. Applying their developing literary skills, students focus their efforts on the study of Shakespeare's works.
LIT 205: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE OFTHE ANCIENT WORLD; Units: 4.00; A critical study of the Greek and Latin languages, the cultures from which they arose and the relevance those languages and cultures have to both our own culture and contemporary times.

Mathematics

MATH 040: BASIC MATHEMATICS; Units: 4.00; A review of the number system and operations of numbers. Fundamentals of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percentages are stressed by application; practical applications of arithmetic are used for illustrations of principles, introduction to elementary algebra and geometry.
MATH 048: INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA; Units: 4.00; An introduction to algebra. The course covers the following topics: an introduction to linear equations and inequalities in two variables, exponents and polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, roots and radicals.
MATH 049: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA; Units: 4.00; An intermediate study of algebra. The course covers the following topics: a continuation and a more advanced treatment of linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, systems of linear equations, rational expressions, quadratic equations and inequalities, roots and radicals, and introduces functions.
MATH 100: COLLEGE MATHEMATICS; Units: 4.00; A Course to acquaint students with mathematical concepts and theories with the purpose of developing and increasing skills in mathematical, quantitative, and critcal thinking and reasoning, as well as problem- solving skills. (Does not satisfy the math requirement for all majors.)
MATH 101: COLLEGE ALGEBRA; Units: 4.00; A survey of college-level topics in mathematics. The course covers the following topics: logic, algebra, graphs, finance, functions, geometry, statistics and probability, practical applications in business and social sciences are stressed.
MATH 110: CALCULUS; Units: 4.00; A course in the fundamental concepts and applications of calculus to problems in business and the social sciences. The course covers the following topics: functions and graphs, limits and continuity, the derivative and its applications in maximization and minimization, exponential and logarithmic functions, definite and indefinite integrals, and functions of several variables.
MATH 120: STATISTICS; Units: 4.00; A beginning course in statistics. The course covers the following topics: describing sets of data, probability, and probability distributions of discrete and continuous random variables, measures of central tendency and variability, the Poisson, binomial and normal probability distributions, hypothesis testing, sampling techniques and regression and correlation, inferences from large and small samples.
MATH 210: QUANTITATIVE METHODS; Units: 4.00; Study of the algorithms, terminology and techniques of quantitative decision making. The course covers the following topics: linear programming, duality and sensitivity analysis and decision making under uncertainty. The use of the computer as an aid to decision making will be discussed.

Humanities

AM 101: ART AND MUSIC APPRECIATION; Units: 4.00; A course designed to increase the student's appreciation of the great masterpieces of art and music through lecture, films, and recordings. Consideration is given to the historical setting as well as the significance of art and music as interrelated expressions of Western culture.
HUM 201: BIOGRAPHIES: GREAT FIGURESIN HUMANITIES; Units: 4.00; Students study biographies and important works of great men and women who have profoundly influenced history with significant contributions in the humanities, including art, music, literature, philosophy, and religion.
HUM 290: SPECIAL TOPICS; Units: 4.00; An intensive study in Communications and/or the humanities from a critical perspective.
HUM 299: DIRECTED STUDY; Units: 4.00; Designed to enhance and build on present curriculum in the humanities with individualized instruction in an area not covered in-depth by current course offerings. Though the student initiates the design of the course through his/her interest in a particular area of study, the instructor and the academic chair must grant final approval of course content.
PHIL 101: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY; Units: 4.00; An introduction to philosophy by study of the works of ancient and modern philosophers, concentrating on questions of morality and ethical conduct, reality, knowledge, religion, politics, and science. The course infuses both analytical and critical thinking in the discussion and study of the sources.
REL 101: GREAT RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD; Units: 4.00; A study of the history and basic principles of the world's major religions. Students study Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and the Confucian school of philosophy. The importance and significance of religion and the continuous influence on humanity provide the backdrop for this study.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Economics

ECON 101: ECONOMICS I; Units: 4.00; A study of macroeconomics. The course covers the following topics: organization, operation and control of the American economy; measurement, level, and distribution of national income; economic fluctuations; business and government finance; money and banking; fiscal and monetary stabilization techniques.
ECON 201: INTERMEDIATE ECONOMICS; Units: 4.00; An advanced analysis and discussion of economics. Students examine, discuss, and write about current economic trends, events, conditions, policies, players, and directions.

Political Science

PS 101: AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS; Units: 4.00; A study of American government and other institutions, their constitutional bases, structure, functions, and their influence on the national, state, and local level. Consideration is given to the Constitution, political systems, and historical background of California. This course fulfills the California State recommendations in federal, state, and local government.
PS 105: MODERN WORLD ISSUES; Units: 4.00; An introduction to history in the making and current, international issues with worldwide social, political, and economic implications. Issues such as war and peace, terrorism, foreign relations, and international trade are studied in the context of the geography, history, and current policies of the countries involved.
PS 205: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS; Units: 4.00; An in-depth examination of the geography, resources, terminology, recent history, comparative political philosophies, and politics of the regions of the world engaged in international affairs and diplomacy. Students analyze the historical and modern perspectives of specific approaches and methods that nations use in the conduct of foreign affairs.
PS 210: MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY; Units: 4.00; The role of the media in American and global politics and society. The course emphasizes the relationship of American political and other social institutions with the media, especially in terms of how popular opinion is affected by both objective and subjective means. Particular attention is given to news journalists and commentators as they communicate via television, radio, print, and/or the Internet.

Psychology

PSY 101: INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY; Units: 4.00; An introduction to facts and theories in the scientific study of human behavior. Includes attention to psychological factors in sensation, perception, emotion, motivation, learning, personality, the brain, and other behavioral factors.

Sociology

SOC 100: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION; Units: 4.00; A survey of techniques and processes of person-to-person interaction, including verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, and positive relationship building. Students study and practice the concepts related to improving interpersonal communication skills.
SOC 101: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY; Units: 4.00; An introduction to the principal concepts, perspectives, methods, and insights of the scientific study of human society. The course includes the analysis and explanation of culture, personality, social institutions, population, social processes, and collective behavior.
SOSC 290: SPECIAL TOPICS; Units: 4.00; An intensive study in the social sciences from a critical perspective.
SOSC 299: DIRECTED STUDY; Units: 4.00; Designed to enhance and build on present curriculum in the social sciences with individualized instruction in an area not covered in-depth by current course offerings. Though the student initiates the design of the course through his/her interest in a particular area of study, the instructor and the academic chair must grant final approval of course content.

Spanish

SPAN 101: ELEMENTARY SPANISH I; Units: 4.00; An introduction to the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. The following language skills are emphasized: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
SPAN 102: ELEMENTARY SPANISH II; Units: 4.00; An extension of the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. The following language skills are emphasized: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
SPAN 103: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH; Units: 4.00; The course continues the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures with more emphasis placed on reading and writing than in the previous Spanish courses.

Natural Sciences

SCI 110: PHYSICAL SCIENCE; Units: 4.00; An introduction to physical science with information drawn from physics, geology, astronomy and meteorology. The course covers a selection of the following topics: mechanics, electricity and magnetism, plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes, seasons and weather, the solar system, and stars.
SCI 120: HUMAN BIOLOGY; Units: 4.00; An introduction to life science with emphasis on the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology, including the anatomical structure of cells, tissues, skin, skeleton, and organs together with their physiological functions. The course also covers the basic systems of the body (respiratory, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, muscular, skeletal, and urinary).
SCI 121: HUMAN BIOLOGY LABORATORY; Units: 1.00; Students engage in laboratory work and hands-on demonstrations in the anatomical structure and processes occurring in man. Students learn to use scientific instruments in the examination of cells and tissues, the senses, and human inheritance and genetics.
SCI 130: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; Units: 4.00; An introductory analysis of the complex of biological and physical sciences and their interactions with societal concerns which constitute environmental problems. Students investigate such environmental concerns as the dimensions and causes of the population problem, energy development and conservation, and pollution, as well as the conservation of natural environments.
SCI 131: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LABORATORY; Units: 1.00; Students participate in and observe field laboratory work, field investigations, and applied approaches to the study of environmental science topics. This laboratory requires students to travel to field locations announced at the first meeting.

Courses in Community Studies

CS 101: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY STUDIES; Units: 4.00; Introduces students to the concept of community and related ideas, including integrated versus fragmented communities and institutions that comprise communities, such as families, schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Students also learn techniques for community analysis and mechanisms for promoting greater connections among individuals, families, and organizations within the community. (Can count as Social and Behavioral Sciences elective.)
CS 201: SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS; Units: 4.00; Teaches students to understand and utilize various methods of social research, including qualitative (interviews, observation, etc.) and quantitative (descriptive and inferential statistics) research techniques. Students design a research project which employs one or more of the methods covered in class. This course is intended to make students informed consumers of social science research.
CS 210: PROPOSAL WRITING/DATA ANALYSIS; Units: 4.00; Provides more in-depth guidance on how to write a research proposal with the needs of a local community organization in mind. Organization of the proposal is balanced by attention given to data-gathering instruments and analysis of data. This class is very useful for anyone hoping to enter a management position in the field of social services. An absolute requirement for any Community Studies major before entering CS220, Colloquium.
CS 220: COMMUNITY STUDIES COLLOQUIUM; Units: 4.00; Taught in seminar format, this capstone course is intended to allow students to carry out a formal research project. The instructor serves as facilitator for the interactive format in which students provide input to one another concerning the design and conduct of individual research projects. The focus is on real-world challenges, such as evaluating a social program, observing social group interactions, or analyzing a public or private organization.
CS 290: COMMUNITY PLANNING; Units: 4.00; A study of the physical layout and built environment that characterizes communities, with an emphasis on how communities can be designed, built or redeveloped to promote sustainability and to maximize human interaction. (Can count as Social and Behavioral Sciences elective.)
CS 291: COMMUNITY HEALTH ANALYSIS; Units: 4.00; An overview of health and wellness issues as they affect the functioning of communities. Health care institutions within the community are emphasized, along with a discussion of the holistic health model, which encompasses prevention, education and lifestyle issues in addition to traditional medical approaches to health care. (Can count as Social and Behavioral Sciences elective.)
CS 292: HUMAN SERVICE DELIVERY; Units: 4.00; A review of the history of social services in the Western world with primary emphasis on the United States over the last century. The course presents a balance of information on the structural causes, program components, social attitudes, and recipients of social resources given to the less powerful in our country. A text provides historical perspective while handouts and guest speakers give up-to-date information on the reality of what "welfare" means in modern America. (Can count as Social and Behavioral Sciences elective.)
CS 293: POLICE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS; Units: 4.00; Law enforcement institutions and practitioners are covered by this course, which stresses concepts such as community-based policing, conflict resolution between neighborhood residents and the police department and the integration of police services into a community's human service delivery network. (Can count as Social and Behavioral Sciences elective.)
CS 294: DEVIANT BEHAVIOR; Units: 4.00; Societal definitions of deviance, the process by which individuals within a community are labeled as deviant and the role of deviance in determining and reinforcing the stratification of society are among the key themes of this course. Cross-cultural interpretations of deviant behavior are also addressed. (Can count as Social and Behavioral Sciences elective.)
CS 295: COMMUNITY STUDIES INTERNSHIP; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to provide practical experience in a community-based setting, augmented by class discussions and written assignments.
CS 296: RURAL PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS; Units: 4.00; An examination of the challenges faced by rural families and communities in the United States and abroad. Topics include urbanization as it affects the rural landscape, environmental degradation and the growing trend toward corporate agriculture. (Can count as Social and Behavioral Sciences elective.)
CS 297: GERONTOLOGY; Units: 4.00; A study of the aging process and the problems of the aged, with an emphasis on issues such as the changing roles of individuals as they grow old and the policy challenges associated with an increasingly aging population. (Can count as Social and Behavioral Sciences elective.)
CS 298: SOCIAL STRATIFICATION; Units: 4.00; Explores the multidimensional nature of stratification and examines the theoretical perspectives as well as the historical and social-structural context of stratification and inequality in the U.S. (Can count as Social and Behavioral Sciences elective.)
CS 299: SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNITY STUDIES; Units: 4.00; Issue-oriented courses addressing topics of relevance to the study of communities.

Courses in Department of
Paralegal Studies

LEGA 101: INTRODUCTION TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to provide a general perspective of the legal system and the present and potential role of the paralegal within that system. Students are exposed to the operations and structures of the federal and state court system, administrative agencies, private law firms and public sector law offices. Instruction includes an introduction to basic civil procedure, legal terminology, legal bibliography and other basic areas of the law. Objectives are to provide a working knowledge of the present structure of the legal system and to provide an understanding of the legal issues and ethics facing the legal assistant.
LEGA 102: TORTS; Units: 4.00; An introduction to the study of torts including intentional torts such as assault and battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, trespass to land and chattel, negligence and products liability.
LEGA 201: CONTRACTS; Units: 4.00; An introduction to the formation, construction, and legal operation of contracts. Course includes the conditions of contracts, rights of third parties, assignments, joint and several contracts, breach of contracts, illegal bargains, remedies and the Uniform Commercial Code.
LEGA 204: CRIMINAL LAW; Units: 4.00; A general survey course to provide an understanding of the state criminal code and other statutory provisions relating to the criminal justice system, from arrest to trial decisions, elements of various crimes such as murder, rape, larceny, and conspiracy; and criminal procedure questions such as search and seizure, Miranda warnings, suppression of evidence.
LEGA 206: LEGAL DRAFTING; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to provide the student with practical training in the various techniques of legal drafting. The student learns to prepare office memoranda, legal citations, interrogatories, motions, and various other legal documents. A major legal drafting project is required along with several smaller exercises.
LEGA 207: LEGAL RESEARCH; Units: 4.00; This course is designed to provide the student with experience in doing legal research projects and then utilizing the results of this research in preparing letters, motions, memoranda, and other legal documents based upon the research. This course integrates the knowledge gained in prerequisites courses with substantive course material.
LEGA 210: CIVIL LITIGATION; Units: 4.00; This is a study of the forms and practice in civil procedure. Students learn to use legal forms and library materials in order to be of valuable assistance to the attorney in drafting pleadings, motions, and other documents required in either civil or criminal actions. Further study of trial and appeal procedure and the forms and procedures required by the court clerk's office.
LEGA 211: ADVANCED CIVIL LITIGATION; Units: 4.00; Designed to define and develop in greater depth the skills and knowledge used by the legal assistant already familiar with litigation practice. Topics such as federal practice, handling and organizing a big case, and appellate procedure are covered.
LEGA 212: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CLIENT CONTACT; Units: 4.00; The objective of this course is to improve and sharpen verbal communication skills in interviewing, negotiating, and advocacy situations. The student is prepared to conduct fact-finding interviews with clients, to listen effectively, and to prepare reports of information obtained from the clients for the use of the attorneys. An overview of the ethical considerations within the legal profession is emphasized.
LEGA 215: LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT; Units: 4.00; This course analyzes the fundamental objectives of the management of a law office, the various machines used, basic indexing and filing principles, accounting methods, and personnel management in the law office. Major attention is given to the development and use of systemization in the law office in order to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
LEGA 216: FAMILY LAW PRACTICE; Units: 4.00; This course covers the basic substantive law regarding adoptions, guardianships, non-support, uncontested and contested divorces, child custody, and paternity. Emphasis is given to the use of family court forms, the preparation of pleadings and proposed decrees, the drafting of property settlement agreements and the use of interviewing checklists.
LEGA 217: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW; Units: 4.00; This course surveys the various functions of government agencies and the laws involving the public sector. Students become acquainted with the procedures involved in the implementation of public laws and the general role of the paralegal in this field.
LEGA 218: WORKERS' COMPENSATION; Units: 4.00; This course involves a study of the Workers' Compensation Act and the procedures and steps that are required to assist the attorney in cases involving such areas as employment, earnings, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, and medical benefits.
LEGA 219: PROBATE; Units: 4.00; This course provides the basic legal concepts of the more common forms of wills and trusts, as well as intestacy; a study of the fundamental principles of law applicable to each; the organization and jurisdiction of the probate court, and an analysis of estate administration and fiduciary accounting. Emphasis is on the practice of probate law including the ability to follow a probate through courts and tax agencies to final closing.
LEGA 221: PARTNERSHIPS AND CORPORATIONS; Units: 4.00; This course provides the student with a familiarity with the legal principles and statutory requirements of business entities commonly used in California. The course also involves the preparation of the basic documents required for the formation, operation, and dissolution of California proprietorships, general and limited partnerships, and various forms of corporations.
LEGA 222: BANKRUPTCY PRACTICE; Units: 4.00; The following subjects are included in the course: bankruptcy and wage earner plans, alternatives to bankruptcy, and proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act from the point of view of individuals, businesses, and creditors; collection procedures; handling assets; preparing and filing forms; negotiation with creditors; discharge, dischargability, and post discharge responsibilities.
LEGA 223: REAL ESTATE; Units: 4.00; An introduction to the law and regulations governing transactions in California real estate with instruction in the practical aspects of real estate. Includes: property, contracts, agency, listing, financing, deeds, liens, encumbrances, escrows, title insurance, land descriptions, and other subjects appropriate to the study of real estate.
LEGA 230: EVIDENCE; Units: 4.00; The following topics are covered in the course: subpoenas, written interrogatories, demands for production, request for admissions, and demands for independent medical examinations.
LEGA 290: SPECIAL TOPICS; Units: 4.00; A variety of topics and subjects of interest, which are useful to paralegals, are offered in this course designation. The course is not offered on a regularly scheduled basis but is available to cover subject areas not found in the other courses.
LEGA 295: INTERNSHIP; Units: 8.00; Supervised work experience designed to give qualified students an understanding of the nature and scope of the paralegal's function in the workplace. Supervision is provided by the faculty and the cooperating agencies. Open to upper-division students meeting the prerequisite.
LEGA 299: DIRECTED STUDY (INTERNSHIP); Units: 4.00; This course is designed for qualified students desiring to pursue advanced study, including reading, writing, and research in particular areas related to their degree program.

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Accounting

Business Management

Computer Management Information Systems

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Computer-Aided Transcription

Court Reporting

Machine Stenography

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Communications

English

History

Literature

Mathematics

Humanities

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Economics

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

Spanish

Natural Sciences

Courses in Community Studies

Courses in Department ofParalegal Studies

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Courses in Department of
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Courses in the Department of
Court Reporting

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Early Childhood Education

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Liberal Arts

Courses in Department of
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