Courses

Educational Recreation Courses (EDRC)

The university offers a variety of educational recreation courses to students. One-half to one units of credit per semester is available to students for participating in recreation courses. A total not to exceed 4 recreation units is applicable toward graduation requirements. Courses may be repeated for credit. No more than two recreation courses may be taken in a semester. Courses may be taken on a pass/fail basis only.

Recreation courses cover the subject areas of aquatics, combatives, dance, fitness, health/safety, leisure time activities, Mission Bay Aquatic Center courses, recreation sports, and sports clubs. Specific classes are announced each semester. Go to www.sandiego.edu/campusrecreation for course descriptions. Courses may be repeated each semester. See also Intercollegiate Athletics.

Aquatics

100 (Sec. 01) Scuba Beginning / .5 units
100 (Sec. 02) Scuba Advanced / .5 units
101 (Sec. 01) Swimming Conditioning Beginning/Intermediate / .5 units
101 (Sec. 02) Swimming Conditioning Advanced / .5 units
102 Water Polo Co-Ed / .5 units
103 (Sec. 01) Lifeguarding / .5 units
103 (Sec. 02) Swim Lesson Instructor Certification (WSI) / .5 units
104 (Sec. 01) Swimming Beginning / .5 units
104 (Sec. 02) Swimming Stroke Development / .5 units
105 Adaptive Aquatics / .5 units
106 Swim Training / .5 units

Combatives

107 (Sec. 01) Mixed Martial Arts Introduction / .5 units
107 (Sec. 02) Mixed Martial Arts Level 2 / .5 units
110 (Sec. 01) Karate Beginning / .5 units
110 (Sec. 02) Karate Multi-Level / .5 units
111 (Sec. 01) Women’s Self Defense / .5 units
111 (Sec. 02) Self Defense for Men / .5 units
112 (Sec. 01) Tai Kwon Do Beginning / .5 units
112 (Sec. 02) Tai Kwon Do Multi-Level / .5 units
113 Tai Chi Multi-Level / .5 units
114 Aikedo Multi-Level / .5 units
115 Judo Multi-Level / .5 units
116 Kung Fu / .5 units
117 Japanese Samurai Martial Arts / .5 units
118 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / .5 units

Dance

119 Guadalajara Program: Mexican Dance / 1 unit
120 (Sec. 01) Ballet Beginning / .5 units
120 (Sec. 02) Ballet Intermediate/Advanced / .5 units
121 Ballroom Dance / .5 units
122 (Sec. 01) Tap Beginning/Intermediate / .5 units
122 (Sec. 01) Tap Advanced / .5 units
123 (Sec. 01) Jazz Beginning / .5 units
124 (Sec. 02) Jazz Intermediate/Advanced / .5 units
125 (Sec. 01) Dance Performance Workshop / 1 unit
125 (Sec. 02) Musical Theater Dance / 1 unit
126 Stretch Exercise / .5 units
127 Salsa / .5 units
127 (Sec. 02) Guadalajara Program: Salsa / 1 unit
128 (Sec. 01) Swing Dancing / .5 units
128 (Sec. 02) Country Western Dance / .5 units
129 Polynesian Dance / .5 units

Fitness

130 (Sec. 01) Fitness Weight Training / .5 units
130 (Sec. 02) Fitness Weight Training for Women / .5 units
131 Fitness Cardio Training for Women / .5 units
132 Fitness Hip Hop / .5 units
133 (Sec. 01) Fitness Cardio Kick Boxing Women / .5 units
133 (Sec. 02) Fitness Boxing Conditioning / .5 units
134 (Sec. 01) Fitness Aerobics / .5 units
134 (Sec. 02) Fitness Step Aerobics / .5 units
134 (Sec. 03) Fitness Abs and Toning Training / .5 units
135 (Sec. 04) Fitness Polynesian Aerobics / .5 units
136 (Sec. 01) Fitness Pilates / .5 units
136 (Sec. 02) Fitness Pilates Level 2 / .5 units
136 (Sec. 03) Pilates Resistance Training / .5 units
137 Fitness Physical Conditioning / .5 units
138 Fitness Triathlon Multi-Level / .5 units
139 Fitness Aqua Aerobics / .5 units
140 Cycling Multi-Level / .5 units
141 Mountain Biking Multi-Level / .5 units
142 Men’s Crew / .5 units
143 Spin Bike Training / .5 units

Health/Safety

145 Community Safety and CPR / .5 units
146 Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED/Oxygen / .5 units
147 First Aid Responding to Emergencies / 1 unit

Leisure Time Activities

150 Horsemanship English / .5 units
151 Horsemanship Western / .5 units
152 Horse Polo / .5 units
153 Massage / .5 units
154 (Sec. 01) Yoga Gentle Flow / .5 units
154 (Sec. 02) Yoga Power Flow / .5 units
154 (Sec. 03) Yoga Fusion Flow / .5 units
155 San Diego Attractions / .5 units
156 San Diego Culture / .5 units
157 (Sec. 01) Cooking for Fun / .5 units
157 (Sec. 02) Automotive Basics / .5 units
160 Beginning Rock Climbing / .5 units
161 Backpacking / .5 units
162 Kayaking / .5 units
163 Fishing / .5 units
164 Snow Skiing / .5 units
165 Leave No Trace / .5 units
166 Kayak/Canoe Basics / .5 units
167 Challenge Course Facilitation / .5 units
168 San Diego Outdoors / .5 units
169 (Sec. 01) Flow Boarding / .5 units
169 (Sec. 02) Flow Boarding Advanced / .5 units

Mission Bay Aquatic Center Courses

170 Sailing Basic to Advanced / .5 units
171 Surfing / .5 units
172 Water Ski Multi-Level / .5 units
173 Wakeboarding / .5 units
174 Kayaking (Sea) / .5 units
175 Wind Surfing / .5 units
176 MBAC Multi Water Sports / .5 units

Recreation Sports

180 Archery / .5 units
181 (Sec. 01) Badminton / .5 units
181 (Sec. 02) Basketball Multi-Level / .5 units
181 (Sec. 03) Volleyball Co-Ed / .5 units
181 (Sec. 04) Soccer Multi-Level / .5 units
182 (Sec. 01) Golf for Business and Life / 1 unit
182 (Sec. 02) Golf Co-Ed Beginning / .5 units
182 (Sec. 03) Golf Co-Ed Intermediate/Advanced / .5 units
182 (Sec. 04) Golf Co-Ed Multi-Level / .5 units
183 (Sec. 01) Tennis Beginning / .5 units
183 (Sec. 02) Tennis Intermediate / .5 units
183 (Sec. 03) Tennis Advanced / .5 units
184 Ice Skating / .5 units
185 Racquetball Beginning / .5 units
186 Bowling Co-Ed / .5 units
187 (Sec. 01) Fencing Foil 1 / .5 units
187 (Sec. 02) Fencing Foil 2 / .5 units
188 Baseball Theory / .5 units
189 Sports Officiating / .5 units
190 (Sec. 01) Club Men’s Rugby Team / .5 units
190 (Sec. 02) Club Men’s Soccer Team / .5 units
190 (Sec. 03) Club Women’s Soccer
191 (Sec. 01) Club Men’s Lacrosse Team / .5 units
191 (Sec. 02) Club Women’s Lacrosse Team / .5 units
192 (Sec. 01) Club Men’s Volleyball Team / .5 units
192 (Sec. 02) Club Women’s Volleyball Team / .5 units
193 (Sec. 01) Club Water Ski Team / .5 units
193 (Sec. 02) Club Ultimate Frisbee Team / .5 units
193 (Sec. 03) Club Cycling / .5 units
194 Surf Club Team / .5 units
195 Club Water Polo / .5 units
196 (Sec. 01) Club Equestrian / .5 units
196 (Sec. 02) Roller Hockey Team / .5 units
197 (Sec. 01) Baseball Club
197 (Sec. 02) Recreation Activities Club / .5 units
198 Spirit Team / .5 units

Intercollegiate Athletics (IATH)

Students who participate in intercollegiate athletics may earn
1 unit of credit per semester. A total not to exceed four IATH units is applicable toward graduation requirements. Courses may be taken on a pass/fail basis only

100 Baseball* / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

101 Basketball Men*** / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

102 Basketball Women*** / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

103 Crew Men* / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

104 Crew Women*** / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

105 Cross Country Men** / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

106 Cross Country Women** / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

107 Football** / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

108 Golf* / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

109 Soccer Men** / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

110 Soccer Women** / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

111 Softball Women* / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

112 Swimming and Diving*** / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

113 Tennis Men* / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

114 Tennis Women* / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

115 Volleyball** / 1 UNIT
Participation in athletic competition. May be repeated.

*spring semester
**fall semester
***fall or spring semester

Education Courses (EDUC)

124 Sport and Higher Education: The Student Athlete Experience / 2 UNITS
This course is designed to assist freshmen student-athletes in their quest to achieve a holistic education. Course content is based on the five commitment areas set forth by the NCAA Lifeskills Program. The NCAA Lifeskills Program strives to promote as part of the student-athlete experience: personal development, career development, academic planning, athletic development, and community service-learning. This course will foster development in these specific areas and, in turn, will promote integration of the student athlete into the university community.

314 Instructional Technology: Design and Evaluation / 3 UNITS
An advanced computer technology course requiring a working knowledge of computers in education. The emphasis is on design, delivery, and evaluation of software as an instructional enhancement for teaching and learning in a variety of instructional settings. Software, multimedia resources, and the Internet are explored to equip instructional leaders with the resources and evaluation techniques to enhance learning and teaching.

332P Curriculum and Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools / 3 UNITS
A general curriculum and methods course emphasizing teaching techniques, writing of objectives, lesson planning, evaluation, classroom management, and subject matter applications. A 50-hour practicum is required in a secondary school. A portfolio addressing TPE’s is also required. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 381C and EDUC 382, and formal admission to the credential program.

334P Methods of Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools / 3 UNITS
Techniques in the teaching of reading, including phonics, are studied and applied to secondary classrooms. A 50-hour practicum is required in a secondary school. Grade level and site are appropriate to the student’s credential and must involve the teaching of reading and/or other language arts and communication skills. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 381C and EDUC 382, and formal admission to the credential program.

342 Psychological Foundations and Teaching Models in Bilingual Classrooms / 3 UNITS
Designed to provide a framework and strategies to develop biliterate/bicultural programs. This course examines the theory and practice of socio-cultural and psychological aspects of development involved in the education of children from Spanish-speaking backgrounds. Includes 12 hours of field experience in bilingual classrooms. Taught entirely in Spanish. Offered only in the fall semester.

360 Physical Education in Elementary Schools / 3 UNITS
This course provides a foundation for teaching health and physical education in elementary schools. It integrates the six broad goals of physical education (activity, fitness and wellness, movement, social interactions, self-realization, individual excellence) with health education principles and practices.

375 Elementary Curriculum Methods for Special Educators / 3 UNITS
This course is designed to provide candidates with subject-specific pedagogical knowledge and skills in the following areas: mathematics, science, history-social science, the visual and performing arts, and physical education. In each major subject area candidates learn to use appropriate research-based instructional strategies and materials, plan and implement instruction that fosters student achievement of state-adopted academic content standards, and interrelate ideas and information within and across the major subject areas. Emphasis is placed on insuring that all students meet the California state content area standards and federal No Child Left Behind mandates. Field Experience: 30 hours structured practicum required in an elementary setting.

381C Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education / 3 UNITS
This course examines philosophical, sociological, and historical foundations of multicultural education. Issues related to the education of diverse learners will also be explored. The research on multicultural and multiethnic education will be evaluated in light of current school reform movements. Community service-learning and classroom observations are required.

382 Psychological Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society / 3 UNITS
The psycho-physical development of children through adolescence is studied, with emphasis on the developmental aspects of the psychology of learning. Includes observations of children and adolescents in school settings.

383P Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts / 3 UNITS
This course assists in the development of a personal theory of the reading process and a repertoire of strategies consistent with that theory. Students explore relationships among reading, writing, and the language arts. The course stresses the use of children’s literature to promote reading and ways to create environments that support literacy development. This course prepares students for the RICA exam. Prerequisite: Admission to the credential program.

384C Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development / 3 UNITS
Explores different theories of second language acquisition and strategies for the developments of language and academic development in English. Includes the development of socio-cultural skills to work with linguistically diverse learners and their families, literacy assessment for English Language Learners (ELL), strategies for literacy development in a second language, and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English, including the adaptation of curriculum and instruction, and development of lesson plans. Prerequisite: Admission to the credential program.

385P Elementary Curriculum Methods / 6 UNITS
This course is designed to provide candidates with subject-specific pedagogical knowledge and skills in the following areas: mathematics, science, history-social science, the visual and performing arts, and physical education. In each major subject area candidates learn to use appropriate instructional strategies and materials, plan and implement instruction that fosters student achievement of state-adopted academic content standards, and interrelate ideas and information within and across the major subject areas. 50-hour practicum. Prerequisite: Admission to the credential program.

399 Independent Study / 1-3 UNITS
Independent study usually involving a research paper or project. Requires approval from the program director or department chair.

490P Student Teaching for the Multiple Subject Credential / 10 UNITS
Supervised student teaching assignments are in selected classrooms of participating school districts throughout San Diego County. Students work full time for 16 weeks, with their level of responsibility increasing as the semester progresses. Candidates for student teaching must file a Student Teaching Application, with evidence of fingerprint clearance, passing CBEST score, and passing CSET scores (if applicable) by October for a spring semester student teaching placement, and by March for a fall semester student teaching placement (contact the Director of Field Experiences for the exact date each semester). In order to be admitted into student teaching, all other credential program requirements must be completed by the end of the prior semester. Go to www.sandiego.edu/academics/soles/currstudents/policies.php for the complete list of requirements. Fieldwork fee: $200. Students must register for EDUC 490S – Student Teaching Seminar for Multiple Subject Credential concurrent with this course.

490S Student Teaching Seminar for the Multiple Subject Credential / 2 UNITS
Students are required to take this 2 unit seminar concurrent with EDUC 490P – Student Teaching for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Seminar meetings are mandatory and include reviews of instructional strategies and pedagogical competencies designed to support students with their student teaching experience. Specific time and date of the seminar is announced each semester by the Director of Field Experience.

491P Student Teaching for the Single Subject Credential / 10 UNITS
Supervised student teaching assignments are in selected classrooms of participating school districts throughout San Diego County. Students work full time for 20 weeks, with their level of responsibility increasing as the semester progresses. Candidates for student teaching must file a Student Teaching Application, with evidence of fingerprint clearance, passing CBEST score, and passing CSET scores (if applicable) by October for a spring semester student teaching placement, and by March for a fall semester student teaching placement (contact the Director of Field Experiences for the exact date each semester). In order to be admitted into student teaching, all other credential program requirements must be completed by the end of the prior semester. Go to www.sandiego.edu/academics/soles/currstudents/policies.php for the complete list of requirements. Fieldwork fee: $200. Students must register for EDUC 491S – Student Teaching Seminar for Single Subject Credential concurrent with this course.

491S Student Teaching Seminar for the Single Subject Credential / 2 UNITSStudents are required to take this 2 unit seminar concurrent with EDUC 491P – Student Teaching for the Single Subject Teaching Credential. Seminar meetings are mandatory and include reviews of instructional strategies and pedagogical competencies designed to support students with their student teaching experience. Specific time and date of the seminar is announced each semester by the Director of Field Experience.

Special Education Courses (EDSP)

370 Assessment in Special Education / 3 UNITS
General survey of standardized and informal assessment related to identification, placement, planning, and performance monitoring regarding individuals with special needs. Criteria for becoming competent assessors of at-risk students and consumers of test results in terms of IFSP, IEP, and ITP decision-making teams. Case studies and review of standardization regarding public law, nondiscriminatory practices, and district multidisciplinary teams provide a framework for making valid assessment decisions. Attention is given to techniques required to ensure nonbiased assessment. Students will administer formal assessment tests and construct, administer, and evaluate informal assessments.

371 Management of Behavior and Instruction in Special Education / 3 UNITS
Helping teachers and students learn to identify, manage, and monitor their own behavior and the behavior of others across learning settings and social situations is emphasized. Course covers a cross-section of theories, models, legal, and ethical variables relevant to orchestrating learning across preschool to high school settings where individuals with mild, moderate, and severe handicaps are receiving instructional services.

372 Typical and Atypical Language Development / 3 UNITS
Survey of normal and abnormal development of communication skills (hearing, speech, and language). The normal stages of language development from birth through adulthood are presented to serve as a framework for discussing language and communication delays, disorders, differences, and loss. English as a second language, language handicapped, special education categories, and development lags are highlighted in the course.

373 Family Systems and Community/Cultural Resources / 3 UNITS
This course is designed to provide students with the skills required to work effectively with the families of children and youth with disabilities, and with the network of service providers and community agencies with which these families interact. Focus will be on understanding family coping processes, development of communication and problem solving skills, active listening, utilization of parent interview techniques in family assessment, and methods for accessing educational and developmental service delivery systems. There will be a strong emphasis on the development of cultural competence as candidates learn to understand family systems and family life stages, transition challenges, the importance of collaborative parent-professional relationships, parent advocacy, and development of cooperative intervention programs.

374 Characteristics and Needs of Individuals with Mild to Moderate Exceptionality / 3 UNITS
Identification and distinction of characteristics that qualify an individual for mild and moderate special education services according to federal and state law. Implications for instructional, social, and behavior enhancement of abilities of individuals explored from research and practical implication perspectives.

375 Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with Mild to Moderate Exceptionality / 3 UNITS
Focus is on curriculum and instruction planning and delivery that addresses the individual needs of students with mild to moderate exceptionality and maintains the integrity of age-appropriate state content area standards. Theory, practice, and research are integrated into activities designed to provide education specialists with a multiplicity of approaches for working with students, paraeducators, general educators, and ancillary professionals across the spectrum of inclusive education options. This course stresses the development and implementation of individual educational plans (IEPs) and individual transition plans (ITPs). A 20-hour fieldwork commitment, in order to complete the assignments and meet the performance-based competencies for this course, is required.

376 Typical, Atypical, and Medical Development / 3 UNITS
Introduction to typical and atypical growth and development, including medical and health problems evolving from prenatal and perinatal developmental risk factors. The examination of children’s development will consider relevant cultural perspectives. Students will develop the skills necessary to support individuals with physical and medical needs such as specialized feeding, suctioning, catheterization, positioning, and handling.

377 Early Intervention Curriculum and Methods / 3 UNITS
This course develops the skills necessary to provide quality intervention for young children with special developmental needs from birth to 5 years of age. Includes a review of philosophies of early intervention, curricula resources, and intervention models and strategies. Assignments promote opportunities to simulate a variety of intervention techniques, and to think critically about how relationships, environments, and materials affect a child’s experience of intervention. Class discussions and assignments expand on information provided in assigned readings and acquired through field experience.

378 Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Exceptionality / 3 UNITS
This course looks at curriculum, behavior, communication skills, and the needs of individuals with moderate to severe disabilities. It focuses on implications and methods of assessment and curriculum development for individuals who are moderately, severely, or profoundly mentally retarded, or have multiple disabilities. Included is information on curriculum adaptation, self-advocacy, and residential services. This course discusses positive behavior intervention planning and communication skill strategies, which allow individuals with moderate to severe disabilities to participate in inclusive education settings. A 20-hour fieldwork commitment, in order to complete the assignments and meet the performance-based competencies for this course, is required.

379 Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Special Education / 2 UNITS
This course will explore policy and procedures pertinent to the special education system within the cultural diversity of California. It will examine such system elements as assessment, case management, finance, individualized program planning, regulations, and professional ethics. Other relevant compliance requirements, as contained in federal and state regulations, will also be considered.

389 Healthy Environments and Inclusive Education / 3 UNITS
This course is focused on two critical areas relative to teaching school-age populations in contemporary schools. Emphasis is placed on creating supportive, healthy environments for student learning, and teaching special populations in general education. Personal, family, school, community, and environmental factors related to students’ academic, physical, emotional, and social well-being are addressed, as well as the effects of student health and safety on learning. There is a focus on family involvement and community-based resources. Characteristics and service delivery alternatives for individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood are also a focus of this course. Policy, legislation, and litigation pertaining to disabled children and youth are emphasized. There is a primary focus on how educational, behavioral, social, ecological, transitional, and vocational needs of exceptional students can be met in general education settings. Strategies for adapting instruction for individuals with disabilities are stressed. Site visits to five schools are required.

399 Independent Study / 1-3 UNITS
Independent study usually involving a research paper or project. Requires approval from the program director or department chair.

490P Practicum Mild/Moderate / 1-6 UNITS
Supervised experience in teaching for special education with increasing teaching responsibility in community and classroom education service delivery models ranging from special day to general education settings. Required proficiencies must be met and documented in competency log. Observations and practical experience across age groups and education settings. Competency must be demonstrated in relation to referral, assessment, IEP/ITP/BIP process, instruction, intervention, program, instructional and materials modification, consultation, co-teaching, teacher inservice, behavior planning, and intervention. This is a semester-long commitment and includes seminar classes related to practicum experience. Candidates must file a student teaching application with the School of Leadership and Education Sciences by the posted deadlines. Contact the School of Leadership and Education Sciences Field Placement Coordinator for details. Fieldwork fee: $200.

491P Practicum Early Childhood / 1-6 UNITS
Supervised participation in Early Start and district special education preschool programs. Increasing responsibility as an early interventionist or teacher is expected. Experiences must include supervised field experience in both home-based and center/classroom-based settings. Any candidate who cannot document substantial experience in a typical early intervention program will also need to participate in an least one program that is considered to be a natural environment. Required proficiencies must be met and documented in a competency log. This is a semester-long commitment and includes seminar classes related to practicum experience. Candidates must file a student teaching application with the School of Leadership and Education Sciences by the posted deadlines. Contact the School of Leadership and Education Sciences Field Placement Coordinator for details. Fieldwork fee: $200.

492P Practicum Moderate/Severe / 1-6 UNITS
Supervised experience in teaching for special education with increasing teaching responsibility in community and classroom education service delivery models ranging from special day to general education settings. Required proficiencies must be met and documented in competency log. Observations and practical experience across age groups and education settings. Competency must be demonstrated in relation to referral, assessment, IEP/ITP/BIP process, instruction, intervention, program, instructional and materials modification, consultation, co-teaching, teacher inservice, behavior planning, and intervention. This is a semester-long commitment and includes seminar classes related to practicum experience. Candidates must file a student teaching application with the School of Leadership and Education Sciences by the posted deadlines. Contact the School of Leadership and Education Sciences Field Placement Coordinator for details. Fieldwork fee: $200.

Leadership Courses (EDLD)

160 Leadership in Organizations / 3 UNITS
This course balances the examination of theories and concepts in leadership and organizational behavior with the practical areas that relate directly to the problems experienced in organizations. Following an initial consideration of the philosophical, psychological, and sociological aspects of leadership, specific skill areas will include motivating other people, time management, communication skills, assessment and goal-setting, team-building, and changing leadership styles.

161 Emerging Leaders / 2 UNITS
This course is designed to acquaint entering freshmen with 21st-century models of leadership, and to expose them to the multiple opportunities for active participation in leadership at the University of San Diego. Through readings, class presentations, experiential exercises, journal reflections, and small group discussion, students will be challenged to map their path of initial leadership development at USD.

162 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership / 3 UNITS
This course will examine how the application of leadership, judgment, and decision-making principles affect the quality of wilderness experiences and the safety of the group. It includes classroom, case-study, experiential, and reflective learning opportunities, and will demonstrate how to apply lessons learned in the outdoors to other leadership opportunities. (Fee required)

280/380 (01) Leadership through Service-Learning / 1 UNIT
This course is designed to explore and experience leadership development and enhance skills and awareness of community issues and civic responsibility. After completing service-learning, students with reflect on their experience and apply this to other experiences outside of class. This seminar provides opportunities for collaborative learning in small groups, facilitated by a student leader mentor and service-learning associates.

280/380 (02) Leadership for Social Change / 1 UNIT
This course is designed to explore and experience leadership within the social issues context of advocacy and action. Students will examine the skills, reflective strategies, and capacity for innovation needed to collaborate and address social issues.

349 Women in Leadership / 3 UNITS
This course is constructed along a feminist pedagogical perspective and looks at the impact of gender on leadership. The approach focuses on theoretical and practical viewpoints. This course emphasizes and creates space for the exercise of self-awareness, skill development, self-reflection, and social responsibility for women in leadership.

350 Leadership in Groups / 3 UNITS
This course introduces the student to learning theories of group process, and then develops effective skills of leading and influencing groups. After some theoretical understanding of the way groups work, and after sensitizing the students to the personal and emotional dynamics of group processes, the course will deal with power and influence relationships, negotiating agreement, problem-solving and intervention strategies, and group development. The course concepts will be integrated with skill-building exercises in simulated situations.

351 Leadership Seminar / 3 UNITS
The capstone course will allow students to integrate what they have learned throughout the leadership sequence of courses. In seminar fashion, the students will research and discuss various issues facing leaders both now and in the future. Each student will develop a personal philosophy of leadership to which he or she is committed. Case analysis will give the students an opportunity to build policy-making and change-agent skills. Prerequisites: EDLD 160 or MGMT 300, and EDLD 350 or MGMT 301.

352 Leadership in Youth and Human Services / 3 UNITS
This course is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of leadership of nonprofit organizations. Student gain theoretical and practical knowledge of concepts including management, marketing, public relations, public speaking, board development, fundraising, ethics, personnel practices, risk management, and paid and volunteer staff relationships.

353 Professional and Ethical Issues and the Practice of Leadership / 3 UNITS
This courses explores ethical issues pertinent to organizations. Students gain greater awareness of philosophical, religious, and civic traditions of leadership in organizations. Topics include social responsibility, employee rights, employee participation in decision making, self-regulation, economic justice, honesty, and deception.

354 Leadership and Diversity in Organizations / 3 UNITS
This course is designed to provide an overview of how issues of diversity impact organizations. Using the organization as a frame of reference, topics include oppression, racism, discrimination, structural factors in organizations, communication across cultures, cultural differences affecting organizations, and moral obligations connected with the role of a leader. Students will analyze the reciprocal nature of beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviors with regard to various microcultures in organizations.

355S Agency Seminar I / 1 UNIT
Students taking this course gain an appreciation for the role of leaders in human service organizations. Topics include volunteerism, agency administration, financial management, and ethics and values.

356S Agency Seminar II / 1 UNIT
This course is a continuation of EDLD 355S.

357 Leadership and the Practice of Presence / 3 UNITS
This course offers students in any field of study an opportunity to connect “classroom learning” to “real world problems.” It presents students with a chance to uncover their leadership ability in an experiential manner. Students will explore and examine the value of vulnerability and risk taking to create an environment of trust, even when competition may be present. The course is designed to give students a heightened awareness of the skills and talents they possess to lead and exercise authority in any group setting.

359 Models of Participatory Leadership / 3 UNITS
This course is an opportunity for participants to be exposed to the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation (MCC). MCC is in Mondragon, Spain, and is a unique organizational model of superior economic success coupled with participatory leadership, management, ownership, and decision making. Participants will review the sales, financial, and growth figures, and will become acquainted with MCC’s unique educational, training, financial, and human resources systems, as well as with the institutionalized core values that support MCC. These values are based on an ongoing balance between organization and personal needs, continuous solidarity with each other and the community, and economic and social justice. This class is currently being held during the summer only.

387P Leadership Practical Experience / 1-3 UNITS
Students taking this internship develop their leadership skills by serving in a position of influence in a human service organization. Placement is at USD. Students devote hours to a leadership experience under the joint supervision of the Leadership minor coordinator and a USD faculty sponsor. Placement must be pre-approved.

388 Leadership Internship I / 1-3 UNITS
Students taking this internship develop their leadership skills by serving in a position of influence in an organization. Placement is at a community organization or in a position of leadership at USD. Students devote hours to a leadership experience under the joint supervision of the Leadership minor coordinator and an agency or USD sponsor. Internship must be pre-approved.

389 Leadership Internship II / 1-3 UNITS
Students taking this internship develop their leadership skills by serving in a position of influence in a human service organization. Placement is at a community organization. Students devote hours to a leadership experience under the joint supervision of the Leadership minor coordinator and an agency sponsor. Internship must be pre-approved.

399 Independent Study / 1-3 UNITS
Independent study usually involving a research paper or project. Requires approval from the program director or department chair.

Marital and Family Therapy Course (MFTS)

400 Introduction to Marital and Family Therapy / 3 UNITS
Introduction to the theories and methods of marital and family therapy through lecture, discussion, and experiential activities. This course is designed for students interesting in pursuing careers in mental health services and medicine.