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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
development of the Constitution), federalism, individual
rights and liberties, interest groups, political parties,
voting behavior and elections, campaign finance reform,
public policy options, and the operational relations
among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Course curriculum recognizes the roles and
contributions of racial and ethnic groups and women in
American politics. On each of these topics comparisons
will be made to the governing units and politics of
California, as well as local government.
PSYC H101 HONORS INTRODUCTORY
PSYCHOLOGY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC (No
prerequisite. Recommended preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 101.0.)
This course provides instruction in the nature of human
behavior and a consideration of theories and principles
pertaining to the topics of research design and
experimentation, perception, emotions and motivation,
personality, social psychology, psychopathology, human
development, learning, cognition and memory. It
includes essential features of the biological and
neurological basis of behavior.
PSYC H110 HONORS DEVELOPMENT
PSYCHOLOGY
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. CSU Offered Fall,
Spring, Summer. (No prerequisite. Recommended
preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101.0; satisfactory
completion of PSYC 101.)
This course includes the theories, methods, and
research findings regarding biosocial, cognitive, and
psychosocial development of the individual from
conception through adulthood, including death, dying,
and bereavement.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
IND STUDY 129-149-99 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units : 1.0-3.0 - (Prerequisite: Formulation of a written
statement of purpose acceptable to the instructor and
demonstration of sufficient background and skill to
undertake the project)
Independent Study has been designed to provide
students with an opportunity for Individual study,
research, or other projects under instructor guidance.
Written reports and periodic conferences required.
Content and unit credit to be determined by
student/instructor conferences and/or departmental
recommendation. Designed to provide an opportunity for
qualified students to do individual study in a selected
area of a subject field. The student may take up to a
maximum of six units of Independent Study course work
in a particular discipline. The Instructor is responsible for
providing advice and guidance as required, and for
evaluating student performance. Instructors providing
Independent Study opportunities do so, on a voluntary
basis.
Units are awarded according to the following formula of
time committed to the course:
1 unit 54 hours per semester
2 units 108 hours per semester
3 units 162 hours per semester
CSU may limit the number of Independent Study units
accepted.
UC maximum credit allowed: three and one-third
semester credits per term, six units total, in any or all
appropriate subject areas combined. Granting of course
credit contingent upon an evaluation of the course
outline by a UC campus.
CHECKLIST AND PROCEDURE:
▪ Proposed Independent Study Course has an
approved course outline that is in compliance with
Title V regulations.
▪ Discuss proposed Independent Study with Instructor.
(Instructor must approve).
▪ Complete Independent Study contract and summary
form for the course. (Available at the Division Dean’s
office).
▪ Attach a course syllabus to contract, obtain instructor
signature and forward to appropriate Dean for
signature.
▪ Dean’s office will forward completed application
package to the VP of Instruction for approval.
▪ Office of Instruction will provide a section number
upon VPI approval of completed application and
syllabus.
▪ If the contract is cancelled, the student must drop the
class following standard drop procedures and dates.
▪ A copy of the contract must remain in the Instructor’s
files with all materials justifying the award of grade
and completion of units for audit purposes.
JOURNALISM
Journalism offers the interest and challenges of
investigating and reporting current events and topics of
interest. The discipline touches on every aspect of
human affairs with the opportunity to specialize in areas
such as politics, sports, economics, and international
affairs. Journalistic skills demand good writing ability,
creativity, curiosity, and commitment to exacting
professional standards. While one typically thinks of
journalists working for a newspaper, many excellent
employment opportunities are offered with popular
magazines, professional journals, business and industry
newsletters, government agencies, and publishing
houses.
HONORS • INDEPENDENT STUDY • JOURNALISM
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