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Course Descriptions

 

Psychology
  
  

  • PSYC 275 - Professional Issues in I/O Psychology

    3 units
    Address topics and issues faced by I/O psychologists working within organizational settings. Review and analysis of research regarding the application of psychological theory, concepts, and research methodologies. Evaluation and discussion of early career-related ethical issues and professional challenges and strategies.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 270  and graduate standing in MS I/O Psychology program
    Grading: Graded


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  • PSYC 276 - Groups at Work

    3 units
    Group process and performance, types of work groups and tasks, group development (norms, roles and strategies), group leadership approaches and skills, decision-making, team building, high performing and self managing teams.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PSYC 280 - General Seminar

    3 units
    Current psychological literature in selected fields and the development of a specific topic by the student.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate major in psychology (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • PSYC 291 - Method and Design for Applied Research

    3 units
    Development and management of applied research programs based on contributions of psychological research and methodology. Criticizing existing and proposed research. Reporting and communicating research results.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 18  or PSYC 120A; STAT 95  and STAT 115 .
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): MS program priority.


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  • PSYC 293 - Organizational Development

    3 units
    Theory and practice of organization development, including systems thinking; action research; organization assessment and diagnosis; survey development and feedback; individual, group, inter-group and organization-wide interventions; consultant roles; and ethics of practice in organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PSYC 295 - Substance Abuse, Human Sexuality, and Life-Span Issues for Therapists

    3 units
    An examination of current issues in marriage and family therapy related to substance use, sexual issues, and development across the lifespan. Course will cover theories and contemporary issues in these areas with an emphasis on application in treatment.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PSYC 298 - Special Problems

    1-6 units
    Advanced work in areas not covered in any regular course offering. Course is repeatable for a maximum of four units.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • PSYC 299 - Master’s Thesis or Project

    1-6 units
    Five units required for the M.A.; six units for the M.S.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy for the MA or MS degree and thesis chair permission.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • PSYC 1290R - Culminating Experience Supervision

    1 units
    Continued work on thesis or project unless concurrently enrolled in another SJSU course

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Outstanding RP grade in a preceding semester in a project or thesis class
    Grading: CR/NC, No Degree Credit

    Note(s): No Degree Credit.


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Public Administration
  
  

  • PADM 210 - Introduction to Public Administration

    3 units
    A broad overview of public administration, including policy analysis, budgeting, personnel, organization, leadership, decision-making and ethics in a political environment. Examination of the theory and application of public management practices at all levels of government.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • PADM 212 - Administrative Research Methods

    3 units
    The study and application of principles and methods of social science research and evaluation in a public administration context. Emphasis on learning research designs and using statistics and computers.

    Prerequisite(s): Statistics.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PADM 213 - Policy Analysis and Evaluation

    3 units
    An examination of the application of analytical and administrative tools to solving public problems. Study of the processes of policy formulation and the research and political tools necessary to assess program effectiveness.

    Prerequisite(s): Statistics.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PADM 214 - Introduction to Public Management

    3 units
    A study of current principles and practices of effectively managing public service organizations. Emphasis on critical thinking, project management, and implementation processes.

    Prerequisite(s): Statistics.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with URBP 214 . Political Science is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PADM 215 - Public Personnel Administration

    3 units
    An overview of personnel management in a political environment and its role in maintaining a democratic society. Methods and problems of job analysis, compensation, staffing, EEO, evaluation, training and union relations.

    Prerequisite(s): PADM 210 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PADM 217 - Organizational Theory

    3 units
    Analysis and application of theories about organizations, including organizational goals, structures, authority, leadership, decision patterns and communications. Emphasis on methods of change and differences between the public and private sectors.

    Prerequisite(s): PADM 210 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PADM 218 - Public Budgeting

    3 units
    A study of current theory, techniques and practice of public budgeting for political decision-making, planning and management. Focus on executive and legislative budget processes, reform efforts, public choice analysis, financial processes and the role of accounting.

    Prerequisite(s): PADM 210 ; ECON 1A  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • PADM 219 - Public Financial Administration

    3 units
    An overview of public financial administration, including microeconomic concepts and techniques, tax theory and policy, user charges, inter-governmental transfers, debt administration and risk management in a political environment.

    Prerequisite(s): PADM 218 . 
    Grading: Graded


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  • PADM 220 - Non-Profit Management

    3 units
    Focuses primarily on internal nonprofit management issues in the U.S. context; course exposes students to core and emerging theories for a range of topics related to nonprofit management, including leadership, governance, accountability, performance management, resource development and financial management.

    Prerequisite(s): PADM 210 , PADM 218 
    Grading: Graded


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  • PADM 223 - Law and Public Administration

    3 units
    An overview of legal and political processes affecting relationships among the public, government institutions, administrative agencies and the courts. Focus on major cases related to administrative agency use of rules and orders to implement public policy.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 1  and PADM 210 
    Grading: Graded


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  • PADM 228 - Urban Community Development

    4 units
    The role, objectives and policies of the urban community development process; the social, economic, political and physical implications underlying community development programs; and relationships of these programs to comprehensive urban planning.

    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with URBP 228 . Urban and Regional Planning is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PADM 240 - Environmental Planning

    4 units
    Examination of the fundamental concepts and issues related to urban environment that planners face. Focus on land use and open space planning, planning and use of urban resources, interactions of urban residents and the physical environment, and the role of government in formulating appropriate policies and strategies.

    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with URBP 240 . Urban and Regional Planning is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PADM 281 - Public Administration Internship

    3 units
    Supervised practical experience in public administration. Focus on integrating student work experiences with the academic program by means of seminars and consultation.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • PADM 284 - Directed Reading

    1-3 units
    Program of reading and writing created through student/faculty consultation in areas not covered by other courses. Repeatable for credit for a maximum of 6 units.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate courses, instructor consent and department chair consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PADM 297 - Advanced Seminar in Public Management

    3 units
    This course serves as the “capstone” of the MPA program. It uses an analysis of real world cases to relate principles and theories of public administration to concrete, real world problems. The individual subject papers dealing with the main class topic that earn a grade of A- or better will be published as a electronic journal. The culminating project for this class is the approved prospectus for the PADM 298  project.

    Prerequisite(s): Classified standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PADM 299 - Master’s Thesis

    3 units
    Independent research conducted under the supervision of a permanent faculty member and two other qualified persons. Emphasis on applying administrative concepts and analytical skills to actual problems of policy and administration in the public sector.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP

    Note(s): Repeatable once for credit.


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  • PADM 1290R - Culminating Experience Supervision

    1 units
    Continued work on thesis or project.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Outstanding RP grade in a preceding semester in a project class
    Grading: CR/NC, No Degree Credit

    Note(s): No Degree Credit.


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Public Health
  

  • PH 1 - Understanding Your Health

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 1) Introductory course on the interdependence of the physiological, social and psychological factors influencing the healthy well-being of individuals throughout the life span. Emphasis is on identifying and utilizing both university and community resources to assist in personal and educational development.

    Satisfies E: Human Understanding & Development.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 15 - Human Life Span

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 15) Emphasizes growth and development of the individual from conception to death - perspective on biological, cultural, sociological and psychological changes and continuities during the human life span. Special attention will be given to socioeconomic status, gender and ethic variations.

    Satisfies D1: Human Behavior

    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with RECL 15 . Public Health and Recreation is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 67 - Introductory Health Statistics

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 67) A practical introduction to the statistical methods used in health, health care, biomedical, and public health settings. Concepts are illustrated with concrete examples that demonstrate how principles operate and are applied to common health problems. GE Area: B4.

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): Mathematics Enrollment Category M-I or M-II; for Categories III and IV, completion of a GE Area B4 course with a grade of C- or better.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 74 - Healthy Communities

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 74) Transdisciplinary introduction to community health. Strategic analysis of local communities, evidence-based interventions, impact of environmental changes at individual, family, neighborhood, and community levels. Focus on healthy policies, built environment, leisure, equity, and integration of recreation and population health approaches.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful Completion of PH 1  or RECL 10 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 92 - International Program Studies

    1-12 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • PH 99 - Introduction to Public Health

    3 units
    Introduces students to the history, ethical foundations, policies, tools, interventions, and essential public health services that shape population health. Will approach public health issues from biological, sociocultural, behavioral, environmental, and political perspectives.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 100W - Writing Workshop

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 100W) Development of skills in scientific and technical writing. How to write a critical review of published writing, a business letter, a scholarly paper, and give an oral presentation.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies Z: Written Communication II

    Prerequisite(s): A3 or equivalent second semester composition course (with a grade of C- or better); completion of core GE; satisfaction of Writing Skills Test or completion of ENGL 100A  or LLD 100A  with C or better; and upper division standing. Allowed Declared Majors: Nursing and pre-Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Recreation, Communicative Disorders and Sciences, Nutritional Science, Special Majors, and Individual Studies. Or Graduate or Postbaccalaureate level. 
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Must be passed with C or better to satisfy the CSU Graduation Writing Assessment requirement (GWAR).

    Cross-listed with NUFS 100W  / NURS 100W . Public Health and Recreation is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 101B - Computer Applications for Professionals

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 101B) Computer applications for storage, editing, communication, managing, composition and processing of information. Focus on providing information and experience in using standard software packages for word processing, data management, graphics and statistics in educational and professional applications.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 2 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Upper division standing.

    Cross-listed with NUFS 101B . Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 102 - Health Team Building

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 25) Exploration of communication in small group settings and skill development necessary to work effectively, particularly in the health field. Topics include decision making, leadership, and conflict resolution integrating theory and practice. 

    Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Standing. Completion of PH 1 , PH 15 , and PH 67  with a minimum grade of C in each. Allowed Declared Majors: Public Health majors or minors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 103 - Introduction to Health Policy

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 103) Examination of historical and current policies related to public health, stakeholders in health policy making and advocacy, and health policy frameworks for conducting policy analysis and policy making.

    Prerequisite(s): Allowed Declared Majors: Public Health Majors and Minors. 
    Corequisite(s): Any 100W, NUFS 100W  / NURS 100W  / PH 100W  preferred.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 104 - Community Health Promotion

    4 units
    (Formerly HS 104) Examination of community health issues, and assets, determinants, and levels of intervention. Introduction to approaches to disease prevention health promotion, and social change to promote health. Application of community health promotion and disease prevention through service learning.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 1 , PH 15 , PH 67 , and PH 99 . Allowed Declared Majors: Public Health Majors and Minors.
    Corequisite(s): PH 102 .
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): For Fall 2020, this is a 3 unit course with the prerequisites of PH 1 , PH 15 , PH 67 , and PH 74  and a corequisite of PH 114 . Effective Spring 2021, this is a 4 unit course with prerequisites of PH 1 , PH 15 , PH 67 , and PH 99 .


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  • PH 105 - Current Issues in Nutrition

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 105) Controversial topics, including the relation of nutrition to cancer, coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, eating disorders, osteoporosis and athletic performance; recommended nutrient intakes; and other current issues.

    Prerequisite(s): NUFS 8 , NUFS 9 , NUFS 163  or equivalent introductory course in human nutrition.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with NUFS 105 . Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 106 - Concepts in Peer Health Education

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 106) Exploration of peer and lay health education as an effective health promotion strategy. Emphasis on college health and the skills and knowledge to be a successful peer health educator in a university setting. Interactive, skills-based seminar includes service-learning at SJSU.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 107 - Aging and Society

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 107) Social, psychological and physiological aging processes. Implications of aging for individuals and societies, with emphasis on issues related to diversity, equality and gender in the U.S.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.

    Cross-listed with GERO 107  / SCWK 107 . Social Work is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 108 - Health in Later Life

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 108) Normal age-related health changes and common illnesses in later life. Health status, behavior and attitudes of older adults. The continuum of health care services. Professional and ethical issues in service delivery.

    Prerequisite(s): College biological sciences course.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with GERO 108 . Social Work is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 111 - Medical Ethics

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 111) Selected ethical problems in health care practices. For example, abortion, patient rights, national health care, euthanasia and genetic engineering, with emphasis on philosophical methods.

    Prerequisite(s): 3 units of philosophy or upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with GERO 111  / NURS 111  / PHIL 111 . Philosophy is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 114 - Applications in Community Health Promotion

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 114) Application of community health promotion and disease prevention through service learning. Collaborate with community-based partners to improve health and reduce disparities.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 74 . Upper Division Standing, Major/Minors Only.
    Corequisite(s): PH 104 .
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • PH 117 - Social Policy and Services in Aging

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 117) Social policy on aging from a historical perspective. Implications for service to the elderly. Indicators for future program projections.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with GERO 117 . Social Work is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 118 - Long Term Care Services

    3 units
    (Formerly HS 118) History and organization of the continuum of long term care for U.S. families, financing and regulatory policies, and factors influencing the quality of care. Professional and ethical issues facing long term care providers.

    Prerequisite(s): GERO 117  or PH 162  
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with GERO 118 . Social Work is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 122 - Women in the Second Half of Life

    3 units
    The roles and problems of the older woman in a changing society. Societal attitudes, stereotypes, employment and interaction patterns. Opportunity for focus on specific areas of interest.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with GERO 122  / SOCI 122  / WOMS 122 . Social Work is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 126 - Drugs, Brain and Behavior

    3 units
    Survey of psychoactive drugs, including prescription and street drugs; social, behavioral and physiological effects of drugs; neural mechanisms of drug action; history of drug use.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 30  or 3 units of biology.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with PSYC 126 . Psychology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 135 - Health Issues in a Multicultural Society

    3 units
    Multidisciplinary interpretation and evaluation of consumer health issues. Impact of cultural variables (including communication methods, socioeconomic status and traditional beliefs) on health and illness. Interaction of individuals in families and other groups.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.

    Cross-listed with NUFS 135  / NURS 135 . Public Health and Recreation is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 135ITL - Health Issues in a Multicultural Society - International Experience

    3 units
    Examines culturally related consumer health issues including the impact of cultural variables on health and illness. Designed to improve student understanding and competency in the area of self, society, and equality in international settings.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with HPRF 135ITL . Public Health and Recreation is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 137 - Families, Aging, and Diversity

    3 units
    Family relationships of older adults in diverse U.S. ethnic groups. Current patterns of family and formal assistance to elders with disabilities. Critical analysis of eldercare policies and services.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with GERO 137 . Social Work is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 140 - Human Sexuality

    3 units
    Biological and sociocultural facets of human sexuality. Evolution and physiology of sex, reproductive biology/ethics and cross-cultural expression of sexual behavior.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing. Not acceptable as an elective in the Biology major.

    Cross-listed with ANTH 140  / BIOL 140 . Anthropology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 145 - Community Mental Health

    3 units
    Comprehensive analysis of community mental health using a socio-ecological framework. Intersection of race, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, and mental health is examined. Emphasis is on prevention and recovery.

    Prerequisite(s): Any 100W or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with PSYC 145  / SOCI 145 . Public Health and Recreation is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 158 - Health Communications

    3 units
    Introduction to, and application of, health communication concepts, theories, and principles to specific health topics. Students will gain a broad understanding of the role of communication and its complexity as it relates to disease prevention and health promotion.

    Lecture 3 hours/lecture 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 1 , PH 15 , and PH 67  with a grade of C or better in each. Public Health Majors/Minors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 159 - Health Program Planning

    3 units
    Students develop a community health plan that is based on an assessment of needs and community assets. The plan includes interventions that reflect “Best Practices” and recognize the value of partnerships, media advocacy and policy advocacy.

    Lecture 3 hours/lecture 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing. Any 100W, (NUFS 100W  / NURS 100W  / PH 100W  preferred), PH 104  and PH 161  with a grade of C or better in each.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 161 - Epidemiology

    3 units
    The study of population-based risks of infectious and noninfectious diseases and how these risks relate to cause, treatment and prevention. Restricted to Majors and minors.

    Lecture 3 hours/lecture 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of PH 1 , PH 15 , and PH 67  with a grade of C or better. Upper division standing. Public Health Majors and Minors only or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 162 - Health Care Organization and Admin

    3 units
    Exploration of health economics, financing, insurance theory and contemporary trends in health care organization, management and administration.

    Corequisite(s): NUFS 100W  / NURS 100W  / PH 100W  or other 100W course. Restricted to Public Health Majors and Minors only or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 164 - Health Services and Social Marketing

    3 units
    Introduction to marketing principles and concepts as applied in community health education and health services settings. Examination of difference between strategic business marketing and social marketing for health, through examples of successful health education and health services programs. Restricted to Public Health Majors or instructor consent.

    Lecture 3 hours/lecture 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 158  with a grade of C or better. Public Health Majors only. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 165 - The Health Professional

    3 units
    Preparation for entry into community health professions with an emphasis in four areas; (1) settings and roles, (2) skills for practice, (3) ethics, and (4) leadership and professional associations.

    Lecture 3 hours/lecture 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, Public Health majors in Final Semester and minors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 165A - Public Health Leadership Series I

    1 units
    Promotes students’ adoption of professional behaviors, which will serve them in the classroom, in their interactions with faculty and colleagues outside the classroom, and in their careers upon graduation.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing, Public Health majors.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 165B - Public Health Leadership Series II

    1 units
    Prepares students in the major for the internship experience by engaging course participants in self-reflection, continued skill development, and exploration of leadership styles and organizational structures. Students are expected to secure an internship location during this course.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 165A , Junior standing, Public Health majors.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 165C - Public Health Leadership Series III

    1 units
    Course guides graduating seniors in the transition from college to the workforce by engaging participants in exploring and articulating theoretical and practical leadership styles and personal and professional reflection to further develop their own leadership style and potential.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 165B , PH 166, Public Health majors in final semester, senior standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 166 - Field Experience Seminar

    2 units
    Theory and practice in a community health agency, public health data organization, health care facility or industry.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 165B .
    Grading: Credit / No Credit

    Note(s): Internships are now required of all public health students.  Current students in the Health Services concentration must take PH 166A  / PH 166B  until Fall 2021.  


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  • PH 166A - Field Experience Seminar

    3 units
    Theory and practice in a community health agency, health care facility or industry.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, Public Health majors and minors in their final semester only. 
    Corequisite(s): PH 166B .
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • PH 166B - Fieldwork Experience

    3 units
    Supervised work experience in an official or voluntary health agency, health care facility or industrial setting: short-term projects, observation of agency or facility dynamics and individual skills development.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, Public Health Majors and Minors in their final semester only.
    Corequisite(s): PH 166A .
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • PH 167 - Biostatistics

    3 units
    Statistical analysis of health and biological data covering measurement scales, random sampling, data quality, data storage descriptive and exploratory techniques, probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, includes an integrated lab activity.

    Lecture 2 hours/Activity 2 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 67  with a minimum grade of C. Public Health Majors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 168 - Health Education Theory and Methods

    3 units
    Explores the foundations and applications of health education theory. Students will study models of individual, interpersonal and community health behavior. They also will learn methods for applying theory in research and health education practice.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 104 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 169 - Diversity, Stress and Health

    3 units
    Impact of structured inequalities on stress and health of diverse populations. Analysis of physiological/psychosocial health factors related to diversity, as well as behavioral interventions and social actions that mediate stress and optimize health and social justice.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US.

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.

    Cross-listed with KIN 169 . Kinesiology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • PH 170 - Health Care Economics

    3 units
    Study of the economics of health care and understanding cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness ratio and decision tree analysis for health care.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 162  with a minimum grade of C.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 172 - Contemporary Environmental Health Issues

    3 units
    Examines the complex and interdependent relationship between environment and health outcomes. Advances scientific understanding of evolution and biodiversity, ecosystems, population dynamics, sustainability of earth’s resources, pest management, solid and hazardous waste, water and air pollution, climate change, and environmental/occupational exposures. GE Area: R.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth & Environment.

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • PH 173 - Comparative Healthcare Systems

    3 units
    A comprehensive examination of the structure of healthcare systems in selected countries worldwide. Specific attention is paid to the developmental history of the national healthcare systems, financing, and delivery infrastructure. The impact of international relations is also examined.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 162  with grade of C or better.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 174 - Fundamentals of Health Information Tech

    3 units
    Introduction to the principles and practices of health information technology to administer healthcare systems and promote public health. Focus on best practices, case-based learning, and global comparisons of innovative systems.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 162  with a grade of C or better.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 175 - Legal/Ethical Aspects, Healthcare Admin

    3 units
    Exploration of legal and ethical issues facing the health care industry, government regulation, patient rights, and corporate/administrative responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 162 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 176 - Introduction to Global Health

    3 units
    Examination of global distribution of disease and wellbeing. Explore connections between global health and social/economic development. Multidisciplinary approach to critical problems including HIV/AIDS, malaria, complex humanitarian emergencies, and disasters. Addresses ethics and leadership in global health.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 180 - Individual Studies

    1-4 units
    Individual work on special topics by arrangement.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing, instructor consent and department chair approval. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • PH 183 - Special Topics in Community Health Education

    3 units
    Introduces students to an array of current and emerging topics in community health education. Contemporary topics that are relevant to analyzing and applying insights from health promotion to solve real-life community health problems.

    Repeatable for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing, Public Health majors, PH 165A  and PH 165B ; or by instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 184 - Directed Reading

    1-4 units
    Directed reading in journals and books of authorities in the field of health.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing and department chair consent. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • PH 188 - Community Health Assessment

    3 units
    Introduction to principles and practices of public health assessment. Analyze primary and secondary data to develop and present a community health assessment.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 100W , PH 104 , and PH 161 . Allowed Declared Majors: Public Health Concentration in Community Health Education majors. Or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 189 - Community Health Education Capstone

    3 units
    Introduction to principles and practices in program planning and evaluation. Creation and presentation of an evidence-based community health promotion program plan using assessment from PH 188.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 188  and PH 168 . Allowed Declared Majors: Public Health Concentration in Community Health Education majors in their final semester.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 191 - Applied Epidemiology

    3 units
    Explores the application of epidemiology. Students will learn how to use standard epidemiological software for data analysis, conduct in-depth epidemiological investigations, understand screening in public health practice, and learn about models for infectious disease transmission.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 161 , PH 167 , Public Health majors, Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 192 - International Program Studies

    1-12 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • PH 193 - Special Topics in Population Data Science

    3 units
    Introduces students to a variety of current and emerging topics in population data science. This course offers students a rotating variety of contemporary topics that are relevant to analyzing and applying insights from data to solve real-life public health problems.

    Repeatable for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing, Public Health majors, PH 165A  and PH 165B . Or by instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 195 - Fundamentals of Data Management and Presentation

    3 units
    Introduces students to widely used techniques for presenting and managing data. Students will gain experience managing data in a variety of formats including Excel, and learn how to create informative charts and dashboards using data visualization and mapping software.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 161 , PH 167 , Public Health majors.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 197 - Quantitative Analysis

    3 units
    Applied population health quantitative analysis course, which builds on concepts introduced in core courses, epidemiology and biostatistics. Students will conduct data analysis using the Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) package, with a specific focus on public health application. 

    Prerequisite(s): PH 161  and PH 167 . Allowed Declared Majors: Public Health Concentration in Population Data Science. Or instructor consent. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 198 - Qualitative Analysis

    3 units
    Introduces students to qualitative research methods, which allow interviewers to understand motivations of participants. Students will learn different qualitative methods including open-ended interviews, focus groups, and photo-voice.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing and PH 100W .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 199 - Population Data Science Capstone

    3 units
    Students develop a proposal to test a research hypothesis related to a public health problem. Students identify knowledge/research gaps, create a study plan, develop a testable hypothesis, and present the research proposal. 

    Prerequisite(s): PH 161 , PH 167 , PH 191 , and PH 197 . Allowed Declared Majors: Public Health Concentration in Population Data Science in their final semester. Or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 200 - Contemporary Practice in Public Health

    2 units
    Introduction to the philosophy, ethics, historical roots, and approaches of contemporary public health education and health promotion. Emphasis is on frameworks and strategies used in practice.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 201 - Groups and Training: Theory and Practice

    2 units
    Addresses the study of group theories, dynamics, and processes in professional context of public health. Students will experience and evaluate team processes such as stages of group development, facilitation, successful communication, conflict, power and influence, problem-solving, and decision-making.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 205A - Quantitative Methods for Public Health Practice I

    3 units
    Integrated approach to the disciplines of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. Develops quantitative skills to evaluate data and make evidence-based decisions. Covers conduct and design of epidemiologic studies, basic biostatistical analyses, biostatistical software, and foundational knowledge of exposure and outcome assessment.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 205B - Quantitative Methods in Public Health

    3 units
    Methods of public health and biostatistical data collection, management, analysis, and reporting using microcomputers, including the detection and control of confounding factors.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 205A .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 215 - Qualitative Methods for Public Health Practice

    3 units
    Introduction to qualitative methods, with focus on theory, data collection, and analysis. Students will collect qualitative data and analyze that data using software. Additional topics include research ethics, study design, and community-based participatory research.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 225 - Evaluation Methods for Public Health Practice

    3 units
    Students will become familiar with the concepts of formative, summative, process, impact, and outcome evaluation, ethical considerations, and barriers such as time or resources. Students will develop a viable program evaluation plan for a campus or community partner.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 205A , PH 205B , PH 215 , and PH 272 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 261 - Principles of Epidemiology

    3 units
    Introduction to epidemiologic concepts and methods with applications to public health practice for students intending to engage in, collaborate in, or interpret the results of epidemiologic studies in the scientific appraisal of community health.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 167  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 262 - Health Policy and Organization

    3 units
    Health policy and the organization of health services, with a focus on the United States. Health policy analysis, the policy-making process, health care economics, insurance theory, comparative health systems, and health care quality.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 263 - Principles and Skills of Health Administration

    2 units
    Application of administrative concepts and skills in health systems agencies. Includes decision-making, communication, funding, budgeting, marketing, personnel management, labor relations, planning, evaluation and health promotion.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 265 - Environmental Health

    3 units
    Investigation of environmental health issues: risk evaluation, risk management, hazardous materials, occupational health and safety, plus air, water and noise pollution. Learning fundamentals of managing environmental health problems.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Grading: Graded


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