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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • NURS 3850 - Maternal-Child Health Clinical

    (3 Units)
    Clinical application of theory and research-based nursing care of women, infants, children, and their families with a major focus on the provision of perinatal and pediatric nursing care in a variety of clinical settings.

    Corequisites: NURS 3800 and/or NURS 3820.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the pre-licensure nursing program, students must follow curricular roadmap for pre-licensure nursing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 3900 - Mental Health Nursing

    (3 Units)
    Introduction to the spectrum of psychiatric/mental health nursing across the lifespan.  Students learn mental health promotion and illness prevention as well as nursing assessment and management of common psychiatric conditions in various settings.

    Corequisites: NURS 3910.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the pre-licensure nursing program, students must follow pre-licensure curricular roadmap or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 3910 - Mental Health Nursing Clinical

    (2 Units)
    Clinical application of theory and researched-based psychiatric/mental health nursing care across the lifespan.  Focus is on health promotion/disease prevention as well as the management of common acute and chronic psychiatric/mental health problems in a variety of settings.

    Corequisites: NURS 3900.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the pre-licensure nursing program, students must follow curricular roadmap or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4000 - Advanced Health Assessment

    (3 Units)
    Course focuses on comprehensive health assessment, the nursing process, and its relationship to health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan.  Students are expected to identify and apply pathophysiological principles to selected health issues across the lifespan.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the RN to BSN nursing program, graduate program, or consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4210 - R.N. to B.S.N. Clinical Practicum

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly A.D.N. to B.S.N. Clinical Practicum) Student-designed experience focusing on the role of the professional nurse in a variety of clinical practice settings.  This course must be taken by non-practicing RN’s.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-BSN nursing program and prior completion, or concurrent enrollment in all remaining nursing courses.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4240 - R.N. to B.S.N. Seminar

    (2 Units)
    (Formerly A.D.N. to B.S.N. Seminar) Seminar discussion of theoretical components of nursing applied in clinical practice.  Problems and experiences in the clinical settings are correlated with current literature and theories.  Students must be working in clinical practice to enroll in this course.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-BSN nursing program and prior completion, or concurrent enrollment in all remaining nursing courses.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4400 - Community Health Nursing

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly NURS 3400) Theory and principles applied to the nursing role in the promotion of health, risk reduction, and prevention of injury and disease.  Analysis of problems related to health and delivery of care at various levels:  total population, as well as individuals, families, and groups.

    Corequisites: NURS 4410.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing program, pre-licensure students must follow curricular roadmap or consent of the instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4410 - Community Health Nursing Practicum

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly NURS 3410) Clinical experience in community health settings under the leadership of nursing faculty.  Focus is on population-based health care.  Students analyze community determinants of health and case manage clients.

    Corequisites: NURS 4400.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing program, RN-BSN students must take NURS 4400 and pre-licensure students must follow curricular roadmap or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4800 - Adult Health Nursing II

    (3 Units)
    Course builds on NURS 2900 with a focus on acute and chronic illness and end of life processes across the adult lifespan utilizing holistic patient centered care.  Emphasizes evidence based practice, pathophysiology, and nursing/medical management within the healthcare micro-system.

    Corequisites: NURS 4810.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the pre-licensure nursing program and students must follow the curricular roadmap or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4810 - Adult Health Nursing II Clinical

    (3 Units)
    Clinical course applying theoretical knowledge from NURS 4800.  Students implement holistic, patient-centered care reflecting an understanding of adult development, pathophysiology, nursing/medical management within the healthcare microsystem, and the health-illness continuum.

    Corequisites: NURS 4800.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the pre-licensure nursing program and students must follow curricular roadmap for pre-licensure nursing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4820 - Pre-licensure Seminar

    (2 Units)
    Seminar for pre-licensure seniors in the last semester of the nursing program.  Focus is on preparing students for successful transition to professional practice.

    Corequisites: NURS 4830.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the pre-licensure nursing program and students must follow curricular roadmap for pre-licensure nursing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4830 - Pre-licensure Clinical Practicum

    (4 Units)
    (Formerly NURS 4230) Student-designed experience focusing on the role of the professional nurse in a variety of clinical practice settings.

    Corequisites: NURS 4820.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the pre-licensure nursing program and students must follow curricular roadmap for pre-licensure nursing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4900 - Advanced Pathophysiology

    (3 Units)
    Science-based course designed to promote the advanced understanding and application of fundamental disease processes in the clinical setting.  Concepts of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.  Emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4950 - Selected Topics in Nursing

    (1-5 Units)
    Development of a selected topic or a set of related topics in nursing. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics vary each term, thus different topics may be taken for credit to a maximum of 12 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

    Offered: (Offered on demand)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4960 - Senior Seminar

    (1-4 Units)
    Seminar for seniors in nursing. Review and discussion of selected topics in nursing Each student is expected to report on an individual project.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

    Offered: (Offered on demand)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 4980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units)
    For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

    Offered: (Offered on demand)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5000 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

    (3 Units)
    In depth analysis of major theories and concepts relevant to the science of nursing and essential to nursing practice and research.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5010 - Health Policy and Systems

    (3 Units)
    Issues related to health policy, health care delivery, health care systems, and financing and ethics as they impact health care professionals.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5020 - Nursing Research

    (3 Units)
    Understanding research concepts/methodologies and critically evaluating and synthesizing the body of health related research in order to provide high quality health care, initiate change, and improve nursing practice.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5030 - Health Disparities: Issues and Strategies

    (3 Units)
    The roles race, ethnicity, gender, age, socioeconomic status, and geographic location have on disparities in health.  Strategies for addressing issues related to access, health care providers, and evaluation of health disparities.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5040 - Advanced Pathophysiology

    (3 Units)
    This course provides an advanced understanding of concepts in human physiology and pathophysiology as a foundation for the advanced nursing practice role. Concepts related to biological sciences including cell biology, tumor biology, immunology, genetics, and pathology will be presented.  The focus of this course is on principles, theories, and current research related to physiological and pathophysiological system alterations across the lifespan.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Nursing (SON) Masters of Science of Nursing (MSN) program and/or consent of the instructor.

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5100 - Seminar in Contemporary Practices in Nursing Care

    (2 Units)
    Applies advanced theoretical knowledge in a select clinical focus area.  The focus will be on integration of clinical practice with evidence based practice.

    Corequisites: NURS 5110.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5110 - Practicum in Contemporary Practices in Nursing Care

    (2-4 Units)
    Application of advanced practice theoretical knowledge and skills related to nursing practice in a select clinical focus area.

    Corequisites: NURS 5100.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program.

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5200 - Teaching and Learning in Nursing

    (3 Units)
    Utilization of evidence based strategies to create an active learning environment.  Role development, principles of adult learning, evidence based teaching and learning strategies, assessment of student learning, and use of technology.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5210 - Course and Curriculum Design and Evaluation

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Curricula, Design, and Evaluation) Institutional purposes, goals, course and curriculum design, and evaluation in academic and staff development settings.  Program evaluation, methods of data collection, and the ethics and standards of evaluation practices.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5220 - Seminar in Nursing Education

    (2 Units)
    Seminar discussion of theoretical components applied in the process of teaching.  Classroom management, mentorship, student socialization, assessment, and evaluation of student competency, counseling, and issues in teaching diverse student populations.

    Corequisites: NURS 5230.

    Prerequisites: NURS 5200 and 5210 and admission to the MS in Nursing program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5230 - Practicum in Nursing Education

    (3 Units)
    Guided experience in the process of teaching.  The role of the nurse educator is implemented with participation in all phases of the teaching role, including clinical instruction in an area of specialization, and implementation of a variety of teaching methods across educational settings and with diverse populations.

    Corequisites: NURS 5220.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5240 - Role Development for Nursing Administration

    (3 Units)
    Comprehensive analysis of concepts required for effective performance of the nurse administrator’s (manager or executive) role in organization.  Content includes role development, challenges, provider relationships, and human resources; along with health care regulations, economics, politics, and legal components.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5250 - Practicum in Nursing Administration

    (3 Units)
    Applied advanced theoretical knowledge in a select focus area.  The focus will be on integration of administrative nursing with evidence based practice.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • NURS 5300 - Health Care and the Older Adults

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly NURS 4040) Focus on wellness and healthy aging, the health-illness continuum, common health problems of the elderly, care issues, and end-of-life care.  This course is offered as an elective in the Gerontology Graduate Certificate Program.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program or consent of the instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5310 - Advanced Adult and Pediatric Physical Assessment for FNP Practice

    (3 Units)
    The purpose of this course is to examine adult and pediatric health and physical assessment principles and techniques.  Emphasis is on development of assessment and documentation of the health of individuals across the lifespan. Focus is on development of general and specialized assessment skills as a basis for clinical decision-making in a primary care practice.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Nursing MSN FNP concentration and/or consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5320 - Issues in Advanced Practice

    (1 Unit)
    This course focuses on the role of the advanced nursing practice nurse. The course also integrates nursing and other discipline theories and issues relevant to clinical practice, administration, education, and research issues. The course includes theoretical analysis, application, and synthesis in the development of an individual model of advanced nursing practice for the student.

    Prerequisites: NURS 5370 (225 hours)

    Offered: (Fall)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5330 - Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics for FNP Practice

    (3 Units)
    This course provides the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and pharmacologically manage a client’s common health problems in a safe, high quality, cost-effective manner.   Emphasis is on the development of therapeutic decision-making in drug selection for the patient based on health problems, individual variations, and economic considerations.  The focus is on prescriptive practices, patient education, and monitoring of the therapeutic response to pharmacologic agents in diverse patients across the lifespan.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Nursing MSN FNP concentration and/or consent of instructor.

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5340 - Diagnosis and Management of Common Health Problems in Primary Care

    (3 Units)
    Family Nurse Practitioner concepts, skills, and care in assessment, intervention, and management of individuals in primary care and community based settings. Health promotion, disease prevention, and management of care of individuals with commonly encountered health needs across the lifespan in ambulatory care. Development of protocols and algorithms for intervention and management with emphasis on health maintenance. Application of pathophysiological concepts to clinical practice.

    Corequisites: NURS 5350

    Prerequisites: NURS 5310, NURS 5040, and NURS 5330.

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5350 - Clinical Practice in Primary Care I

    (4 Units)
    This course provides the student with foundational clinical experiences necessary for the management of individuals across the life span, including wellness promotion, illness prevention, and treatment in patients from diverse backgrounds. Emphasis is on the utilization of critical thinking and evidence-based practice to formulate differential diagnoses, clinical impressions, diagnoses, and treatment and evaluation plans for patients.  This course provides clinical opportunities in the primary care setting to provide safe, cost effective, legal, and ethical care for individuals across the life span with commonly encountered health problems. Supervised clinical practice in primary care settings with emphasis on care of patients of all ages.

    Corequisites: NURS 5340

    Prerequisites: NURS 5310, NURS 5330, and NURS 5040.

    Offered: (Fall)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5360 - Care of Acute, Chronic, and Critical Primary Care Conditions

    (3 Units)
    This course provides the student with in-depth knowledge of advanced nursing practice management of acutely, chronically, and critically ill patients across the lifespan from diverse populations. Emphasis is on the utilization of relevant theories, critical thinking, and evidence-based knowledge to formulate differential diagnoses, diagnoses, treatment plans, and optimal outcome parameters for physiologically unstable children and adults who have complex acute, chronic and critical health problems, are technologically dependent, and are at high risk for developing complications.  The focus of this course is complex cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematological, renal, and commonly occurring health care problems in acutely and critically ill individuals.

    Prerequisites: NURS 5340 and NURS 5350.

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5370 - Clinical Practice in Primary Care II

    (5 Units)
    This course provides the student with the clinical experiences in primary health care settings necessary for the management of primary child and adult health care, including wellness promotion, illness prevention, and treatment of common health problems in children and adults from newborn through the older adult. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice to promote wellness lifestyles and reduce illness risks for children, families, and older adults.  Focus is on family-centered care.

    Prerequisites: NURS 5360 and at least 4 units of NURS 5110.

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5960 - Graduate Project in Nursing

    (1-3 Units)
    The project provides the student with the opportunity to develop a body of evidence-based knowledge on a specific clinical based question of significance to nursing.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program and consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5970 - Culminating Experience Preparation

    (1 Unit)
    For qualified postbaccalaureate students to prepare for the graduate nursing culminating experience.  May be used for project, thesis, and comprehensive examination preparation.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5980 - Individual Study

    (1-3 Units)
    For qualified postbaccalaureate students in need of advanced or specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

    Offered: (Offered on demand)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 5990 - Graduate Thesis in Nursing

    (1-3 Units)
    The thesis provides the student with experience in conducting a systematic investigation of significance to nursing.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS in Nursing program and consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 7005 - Continuing Thesis or Project

    (0 Units)
    Non-credit course.  Applicable to those students who have completed all registration for graduate course work and who have registered for the maximum number of thesis or project units required by their program.  Students must register each semester or term until they have secured faculty approval for their theses or projects.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • NURS 7006 - Continuing Comprehensive Examination

    (0 Units)
    Non-credit course:  Applicable to those students who have completed all registration for graduate course work required by their program.  Students must register for each semester or term in which they take their comprehensive examination unless they are enrolled in other course work.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 3010 - Operations Management

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly POM 3510) Management of production and operations in manufacturing and service enterprises, including product design, process selection, location and layout of the facility, control of quality and productivity, and production planning. Emphasis is on modern operations management techniques.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing.

    Offered: (Field trips) (Fall, Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 3020 - Management Science

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly POM 3000) Use of management science techniques to analyze and solve business problems; topics include linear programming, decision analysis, network models, project management, forecasting, inventory and queuing analysis. Computer applications in management science also will be included.

    Prerequisites: Computer literacy (such as CIS 2000); BUS 0103 or equivalent competency exam Business Quantitative Skills Assessment Test (BQSAT); MATH 1500, 1610; and junior standing.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; computer lab, 2 hours)

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4530 - Materials and Inventory Management

    (3 Units)
    The design and operation of integrated production and inventory control systems. Detailed and aggregate scheduling of operations under deterministic and probabilistic demand conditions.

    Prerequisites: OM 3010 or concurrent enrollment in OM 3010.

    Offered: (Fall)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4560 - Management of Technology

    (3 Units)
    Course provides basic concepts and issues involved in technological strategy of an organization. Emphasis is placed on analysis of technological development and management of technology and innovation to gain and sustain competitive advantage in the marketplace.

    Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in OM 3010 and MGT 3310.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4570 - Quality and Productivity Management

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Quality Management) Establishing and managing a company-wide quality and productivity program. Emphasis is placed on quality assurance, continuous process improvement, problem-solving techniques, statistical process control, and productivity management.

    Prerequisites: OM 3010 or concurrent enrollment in OM 3010.

    Offered: (Fall)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4580 - Supply Chain Management

    (3 Units)
    Course introduces basic concepts of how supply chain management influences all areas of the firm. Explores how managers can improve the firms’ competitive position by employing latest practices and techniques of supply chain management in the global marketplace.

    Prerequisites: completion of or concurrent enrollment in OM 3010 and MGT 3310.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4590 - Global Operations Strategies

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly World Class Operations Strategies) Applications of contemporary global operations management concepts and strategies in manufacturing as well as service operations. The instruction emphasizes the case method.

    Prerequisites: OM 3010 or concurrent enrollment in OM 3010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4600 - Lean Operations Strategies

    (3 Units)
    Understanding the tools and procedures of Lean Systems, as well as their applications in manufacturing and service operations. This course also emphasizes plant tours, cases, and analysis of operations in regional companies.

    Prerequisites: OM 3010 or concurrent enrollment in OM 3010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4890 - Business Forecasting and Planning

    (3 Units)
    Developing strategic plans with emphasis on product-market relationships and business forecasting techniques. Goal setting, objective specification, environmental definition and assessment, analysis and evaluation of the competitive situation, formulation of plans.

    Prerequisites: OM 3020.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4910 - Cooperative Education in Production, Operations, and Management

    (2-4 Units)
    Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment in production, operations and management. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 8 units depending upon departmental approval.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of departmental coordinator prior to registration.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4940 - Internship

    (3 Units)
    Supervised field experience in a selected area of production and operations management. Formal written report(s) will be required. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of internship coordinator prior to registration.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4950 - Selected Topics in Operations Management

    (1-4 Units)
    Innovative course of study. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Different topics may be taken for credit.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 4980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units)
    For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of department chair prior to registration.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 5510 - Advanced Quantitative Business Methods

    (3 Units)
    Advanced quantitative techniques for managerial planning and decision-making, the modeling process; linear, integer, quadratic, and dynamic programming; system stimulation. Application of statistical methods to problems in business administration.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 5590 - Advanced Topics in Operations Management

    (3 Units)
    Applied course emphasizing the analysis, development, and execution of strategies affecting the production side of an enterprise. The case method approach will be followed. Modern production issues such as Just-In-Time production, computer integrated manufacturing, and factory and office of the future will be discussed.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 5630 - Seminar in Quality and Productivity Management

    (3 Units)
    Study of the management of quality and productivity of products and services. Emphasis will be on customer focus, business process re-engineering, benchmarking, suppliers management, continuous improvement, Just-In-Time systems, and statistical process control.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 5650 - Management of Technology and Innovation

    (3 Units)
    Provides basic concepts and issues involved in firms technological strategy. Emphasis will be on analysis of technological development and management of technology and innovation to gain and sustain competitive advantage in the market place.

    Prerequisites: MGT 5310 and classified MBA standing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 5960 - Graduate Project

    (3 Units)
    A terminal graduate project to be taken by students who have completed their course requirements. The project proposal must be approved by the project adviser(s).

    Prerequisites: Students must have completed all course requirements.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • OM 5980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units)
    For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of department chair prior to registration.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5000 - Administration of Public Affairs

    (3 Units)
    A graduate introduction to the problems, principles, and theory encountered in the profession of public administration. Specific areas covered include the relationship between bureaucratic and democratic theory, organizational structure, policymaking, personnel administration, fiscal and budgetary processes, and administrative regulation.

    Prerequisites: PSCI 1201 or equivalent.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5006 - Public Finance

    (3 Units)
    Examines potential role of government fiscal policy in a market economy. Includes some review of economic theory. Topics may include, but are not limited to, benefit-cost analysis, revenues, expenditures, fiscal federalism, and the impact of implementing fiscal policy.

    Prerequisites: ECON 2500 or 2510 or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5007 - State and Local Public Finance

    (3 Units)
    Examines the potential role of state and local governments in the economy with particular emphasis on application of economic tools to issues of importance within California. Topics may include, but are not limited to, revenues and expenditures, intergovernmental financial relations, public choice, benefit-cost analysis, and in-depth program evaluation.

    Prerequisites: PADM 5006.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5010 - Quantitative Analysis

    (3 Units)
    Study of the basis of empirical research, and the collection and analysis of quantitative data for the purpose of decision-making.

    Prerequisites: CS 1000, an introductory course in social science methodology or statistics (e.g., MATH 1600), or consent of instructor and classified standing in the MPA program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5015 - Public Policy Analysis

    (3 Units)
    Study of processes by which public policy is formulated, implemented, and evaluated. Emphasis will be placed on increasing understanding and developing skills of critical assessment and inquiry about policies with respect to (a) the development of courses of action for problem resolutions, (b) the environmental context of policy actions, (c) the application/administration of public policy, (d) methods for the assessment of resultant impacts and consequences of policy actions.

    Prerequisites: PADM 5000 and 5010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5100 - Organizational and Administrative Theory

    (3 Units)
    Examination of development and current emphasis in organization theory from scientific management to existentialism.  Focuses on the use of theory.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program.

    Offered: (Fall)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5106 - Organizational Development/Group Dynamics

    (3 Units)
    Uses an experiential skill-building approach towards improved interpersonal and group relations in a public sector environment. Students learn how to diagnose and influence the decision-making behavior of small groups.

    Prerequisites: PADM 5100 or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5110 - Public Personnel Administration

    (3 Units)
    An intensive overview of the personnel functions of public management. Topics include staffing, training and development, merit systems, labor relations, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, and job evaluation.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5120 - Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector

    (3 Units)
    General survey of employer-employee relations in the public sector. Particular attention paid to developments in public employee collective bargaining legislation and present state of the art of negotiations for conflict resolution in the public sector.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5130 - Public Service Ethics

    (3 Units)
    Addresses ethical dilemmas inherent in the tension between organizations and individuals. Concepts include: administrative discretion, organizational roles and role conflicts, organizational norms, procedures and structures, and responsible behavior. Skill development in ethical decision-making is emphasized. Case studies from the public sector are used.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PADM 5140 - Combating Political Corruption

    (3 Units)
    Explores the nature and dynamics of political corruption in terms of waste, fraud, and abuse especially as it relates to the public sector. Particular emphasis on systemic corruption and the role of the whistleblower is examined.

    Prerequisites: PADM 5000 and classified standing in the MPA program.


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  • PADM 5200 - Public Agency Budgeting

    (3 Units)
    Covers line-item, performance, and program budgets at various governmental levels. Capital budgets and fiscal techniques are explored. PADM 5006 recommended.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program.


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  • PADM 5203 - Local Government Budgeting Simulation

    (3 Units)
    A hands-on simulation of the formation, adoption, and implementation of a city budget.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program and PADM 5200.


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  • PADM 5280 - Public Sector Procurement and Contracting

    (3 Units)
    Course examines government’s use of private (both for-profit and not-for-profit) service providers and the development and management of those contracted relationships. Focuses on the financial, public policy, accountability, and management issues associated with contracting in the public sector, including the use of public/private partnerships, and the importance of performance management and measurement in relation to services provided directly by contractors.

    Hours: (Fall)


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  • PADM 5300 - Urban/Regional Planning

    (3 Units)
    The structure and role of urban and regional planning; the planning process, policy tools, planning models, urban indicators, growth limits, and policy objectives.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program or consent of the instructor.


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  • PADM 5310 - Environmental Planning, Policy, and Law

    (3 Units)
    Course provides public administrators and environmental scientists with (1) an understanding of relevant public policies and laws (2) the roles, resources and constraints facing environmental public and non-profit managers, and (3) the basics of planning and policy analysis.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing, consent of student’s graduate adviser, and consent of instructor.


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  • PADM 5400 - Computer Applications in Public Administration

    (3 Units)
    Develops the knowledge and skills in computing needed by public administrators, planners, and policy analysts. The focus is on the use of computer programs important to effective public management. Applications include database management, spreadsheet analysis, statistical analysis, presentation graphics, communications, word processing, bibliographic retrieval, and project management. Examples are drawn from government and not-for-profit organization settings.

    Prerequisites: CS 1000 or equivalent and classified standing in the MPA program.


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  • PADM 5500 - Administrative Law and Public Policy

    (3 Units)
    Examines the basic principles of constitutional and administrative law, leading cases, judicial decisions affecting powers, procedures and processes of governmental agencies, (e.g., decision-making processes in execution of administrative legislation, adjudication and discretion duties, and the rights and liabilities of public officials.)

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program.


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  • PADM 5505 - Intergovernmental Relations

    (3 Units)
    Examines the administrative, political, and fiscal dimensions of intergovernmental relations. Focuses on the development of the federal system, the character of interlevel contacts, and the main features of intergovernmental transfers.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program.


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  • PADM 5510 - The Environment of Public Administration

    (3 Units)
    Course examines the cultural, physical, metaphorical, and political environments of public administration.  Particular emphasis is devoted to the linkages between public administration and the broader society’s institutions and systems related to human action in the public sphere.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program or consent of instructor.


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  • PADM 5554 - Seminar in Case Analysis

    (3 Units)
    Examines various issues in public administration at the national, state, and local levels via the case method.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program or consent of instructor.


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  • PADM 5600 - Political Theory in Public Management

    (3 Units)
    Focuses on the evolution of Western political ideals and values. Students read and discuss works by such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Locke, Marx, and Rawls. Political values and concepts discussed are related to contemporary problems of public management.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program.


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  • PADM 5654 - Bureaucracy in Novels and Plays

    (3 Units)
    Examines public administration principles and practices as portrayed in fiction.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program or consent of instructor.


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  • PADM 5700 - Local Governance

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly County Government Administration) Study the management of local government, with emphasis on engaging citizens in solving problems and collaborating among departments, governments, and their partners in the private and third sectors.

    Prerequisites: PADM 5000 or consent of instructor.


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  • PADM 5710 - Urban Affairs in Public Administration

    (3 Units)
    Course examines the field of Urban Studies as related to Public Administration.  It includes detailed analyses of relevant issues, concepts, theories, and discourses.  Specific topics include urbanization, urban settlement patterns, government administration, economic development, political economy, suburbanization and sprawl, planning, and lifestyles.


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  • PADM 5715 - Health Services Administration

    (3 Units)
    Addresses management processes and policy issues unique to health care delivery. Topics will include advanced study of finance, program evaluation, planning, regulation, and the political and social environment of health services.

    Prerequisites: PADM 5000 or consent of instructor.


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  • PADM 5720 - Research Design/Program Evaluation

    (3 Units)
    A graduate-level course in research design and program evaluation. Addresses public programs, policies, and environments. Required of MPA students conducting thesis research. Recommended for program evaluation competency.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program or consent of instructor.


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  • PADM 5810 - Grant Administration and Management

    (3 Units)
    Course provides students with the skills and knowledge to seek, solicit, and receive grant awards from foundations and government sources to support public and non-profit programs and projects.  Additionally, it examines the issues of effective grant management to provide value to the recipient organization and to the granting agency; issues of responsible and ethical behavior in the grant enterprise; and, in terms of overall purpose, the effects it can bring to bear for public organizations.


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  • PADM 5940 - Public Administration Internship

    (1-3 Units)
    Study of the scholarly and field dimensions of employment in public sector. Designed for students who are serving as interns in public agencies.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program.


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  • PADM 5950 - Seminar in Special Topics in Public Administration

    (1-5 Units)
    (Formerly PADM 5800) Analysis of selected topics in public administration. Topics may vary each semester. Such topics may include professionalism, public policy, and politics; urban area administration and policy; social science implications in public policy.

    Prerequisites: Classified standing in the MPA program.


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  • PADM 5980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units)
    For postbaccalaureate students in public administration who seek advanced and specialized study.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of graduate adviser.


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  • PADM 7005 - Continuing Thesis or Project

    (0 Units)
    Non-credit course. Applicable to those students who have completed all registration for graduate coursework and who have registered for the maximum number of thesis or project required by their program. Students must register each semester or term until they have secured faculty approval for their theses or projects.


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  • PADM 7006 - Continuing Comprehensive Examination

    (0 Units)
    Non-credit course. Applicable to those students who have completed all registration for graduate course work required by their program.  Students must register for each semester or term in which they take their comprehensive examination unless they are enrolled in other course work.


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  • PHIL 1010 - Introduction to Philosophy

    (3 Units)
    Introduction to philosophical method by examining traditional and contemporary philosophical problems. Close textual analysis, with an emphasis on expository argumentative writing assignments.

    Satisfies G.E. area C2.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • PHIL 2000 - Introduction to Critical Thinking

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Philosophical Inquiry) Introduction to the practice of philosophical inquiry, emphasizing critical reasoning skills and argumentative writing. Basic instruction in the composition of defensible arguments with an emphasis on philosophical composition and analysis.

    Satisfies G.E. area A3.

    Prerequisites: Completion of A1 and A2 G.E. requirements.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • PHIL 2005 - Honors Critical Thinking

    (3 Units)
    Introduction to the practice of philosophical inquiry, emphasizing critical reasoning skills and argumentative writing. Basic instruction in the composition of defensible arguments with an emphasis on philosophical composition and analysis.

    Satisfies G.E. area A3.

    Prerequisites: Open only to students in the University Honors Program.


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