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Course Descriptions

 

Public Health
  

  • PH 267 - Computational Public Health Statistics

    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 167  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 269 - Applied Data Analysis

    3 units
    Overview of quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting. Application of basic quantitative analysis concepts introduced in computational statistics and research courses. Specific emphasis of interpretation of qualitative data including data reduction, text management, coding, content analysis, and data trustworthiness.

    Course is repeatable for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 295 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): PH 267 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 271 - Theoretical Foundations of Public Health

    3 units
    Role of theory in shaping practice, research and evaluation that facilitates social change and promotes health across the spectrum of prevention, including individual, community, organization, and policy levels.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 272 - Health Promotion Planning and Evaluation

    3 units
    Theory and practice of developing community health programs. Focus on program planning within the context of strategic planning, problem/needs assessment, setting of program goals and objectives, approaches to program evaluation and grant writing.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 271 .
    Grading: Graded

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


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  • PH 276 - Community Organization and Health Promotion

    3 units
    Advanced study of the principles, practices and ethical considerations underlying community organization, health promotion, empowerment and advocacy. Includes examination of the change process and introduction to the skills and tools of effective public health organizing.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 277 - Multicultural Communication for Health Professionals

    3 units
    Theories and skills of multicultural communication necessary for effective professional practice with diverse clients, communities, staff and colleagues. Examination of concepts and indicators of cultural competence begins with intensive self-study and concludes with community examples.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 291A - Fieldwork Seminar

    1 units
    Preparation for fieldwork placement, with emphasis on (1) self-assessment of strengths, competencies, professional objectives, and fieldwork priorities; (2) identification of fieldwork site and negotiation of Memorandum of Understanding; and (3) planning for professional development.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 200 , PH 201 , PH 271 , PH 272  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 291C - Professional Skills for Public Health Practice

    1 units
    Introduction to the fundamental skills used in everyday Public Health practice. Emphasis on writing and presenting at a graduate level, critical thinking, collaboration and professional behavior. Additional topics include professional communication, giving and receiving feedback, professional relationships and interactions.

    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • PH 293 - Public Health Leadership

    3 units
    Preparation for leadership in public health. Emphasis is on: policy and politics of health advocacy, ethics in public health education, and final self-assessment of skills for practice and continuing education priorities.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): PH 291A  and PH 291B  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 295 - Research Methodology

    3 units
    This course provides basic principles of research, both quantitative and qualitative. Novice researchers are familiriarized with research methodology. Candidates engage in evaluating public research, and develop and write a feasible proposal ready for implementation as a research project.

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 95  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • PH 298 - Graduate Project

    3 units
    Development and analysis of independent activity in the field of community health education, health administration or school health. 

    Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Approved graduate project proposal and instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP

    Note(s): More than one semester may be required to complete activity.


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  • PH 299 - Master’s Thesis

    3 units
    Supervised original research in the field of community health education. 

    Course is repeatable for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Approved master’s thesis proposal and instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP

    Note(s): One to two semesters and 3 to 6 units required.


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  • PH 1290R - Culminating Experience Supervision

    1-3 units
    Continued work on dissertation, thesis, or project or in preparation for comprehensive exams beyond the minimum required units for cases in which final deliverables are still in progress and all other degree requirements except the culminating experience have been fulfilled.

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


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Public Relations
  

  • PR 92 - International Program Studies

    1-6 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.

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

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • PR 99 - Introduction to Public Relations

    3 units
    Principles, evolution, and professional practice of modern public relations. Concepts of planning and executing effective communication strategies, including message design and distribution, for any organization.

    Grading: Graded


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  • PR 190 - Media and Influencer Relations

    3 units
    How to promote an organizations brand by developing relationships with traditional and digital news organizations and social media influencers to earn credible third-party content that is ultimately discovered, shared, and drives a desired action.

    Prerequisite(s): JOUR 61 
    Grading: Graded


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  • PR 191 - Strategic Content Creation

    3 units
    Basics of creating and implementing a strategic content marketing plan, introducing students to tools and techniques for delivering valuable, relevant, and measurably effective content on behalf of organizations, guiding students through production of various marketing communication assets.

    Prerequisite(s): JOUR 61 
    Grading: Graded


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  • PR 192 - Case Studies in Strategic Communication

    3 units
    Case studies focusing on the problems and challenges faced by a variety of organizations. Practical application of creative problem-solving, theory, and research about “real world” situations.

    Prerequisite(s): PR 99 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PR 192I - International Program Studies

    1-9 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.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • PR 193 - Special Event Management

    3 units
    The planning and managing of events for the purpose of accomplishing organizational objectives. Emphasis on creative thinking, logistics and practical application of strategies and tactics. A major project is the execution of an actual event.

    Prerequisite(s): PR 99  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • PR 195 - Strategic Sport Communication and Media

    3 units
    Overview of the field of sport communication and media; specific topics include models of sport communication, print and electronic media, sport advertising, public relations, media relations, and employment opportunities. Students critically assess the communication efforts of a sports organization as well as construct their own communications in the field of sport.

    Prerequisite(s): PR 99 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • PR 197 - Introduction to Corporate Internal Communication

    3 units
    Internal and employee communications from strategy to tactical delivery. Best practices in building internal communication strategies that support organization business goals, as well as raise employee morale, productivity and collaboration. Topics include building internal communication strategy, planning, platform design, tools and strategic messaging campaigns.

    Prerequisite(s): PR 99 .
    Grading: Graded


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Radio - Television - Film
  
  

  • RTVF 20 - Introduction to Audio for Film & Television

    3 units
    Fundamentals of audio production in film and television settings.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/Activity 2 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 21 - KSJS On-Air Operations

    3 units
    On-Air operation of campus radio station KSJS-FM, FCC, equipment, D.J. interview, sports; all activities and processes required for live broadcasting, music, public service and community service programming.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 1 hour /Activity 4 hours.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 31 - Film and Television Aesthetics

    3 units
    Theory of applied aesthetics in video, film, and new media based on an examination of fundamental image and sound production.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 80 - Introduction to Media

    3 units
    Analysis of the history and evolution of radio (audio) and television (video) in the U.S. Examination of programming, government regulation, advertising, networking, development of electronic media technologies and world media systems.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 82 - Introduction to Film History

    3 units
    The history and evolution of the motion picture from 1895 to 1945. Viewing of representative films, study and discussion of major world film movements, important directors, and key genres.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 92 - International Program Studies

    1-6 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.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • RTVF 110 - Media and Culture

    3 units
    Critical survey of roles played by electronic media in shaping culture. Media institutions are examined regarding information they distribute, entertainment they provide and influence they bring. Analysis of media sources, messages and audiences. GE Area: 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.


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  • RTVF 111 - Alternative Cinema

    3 units
    Uses films from previously marginalized national cinemas from around the world as primary sources to teach students to appreciate, understand and compare diverse cultures. Introduces students to alternative modes of filmmaking and analysis. GE Area: V.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understanding.

    Course is repeatable for up to 6 units.

    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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  • RTVF 120 - Intermediate Audio for Film & Television

    3 units
    Techniques of audio production and post production for film and television settings.

    Lecture 2 hours /Activity 2 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 20 , RTVF 30 , RTVF 31 , upper division standing or instructor consent. No concurrent enrollment with prerequisites. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 121 - KSJS-FM Radio Activity

    1-3 units
    Student participation in radio with KSJS-FM. Activities supervised by area faculty. Open to all students whether lower division or upper-division standing. Repeatable, but only 6 units may be used for graduation.

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

    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • RTVF 122 - KSJS Station Operation & Mgmt

    3 units
    Structure and operation of non-commercial radio station KSJS-FM. Theory and practice of radio management, programming, production, public service, sales and engineering. Repeatable, but only 6 units may be used for graduation.

    Misc/lab: Lecture 1 hour/Activity 4 hours

    Prerequisite(s): Appointment to KSJS management staff or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 131A - Post Production: Color Correction

    3 units
    Post production course with emphasis on color grading and correction of film and television production projects.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/Activity 2 hours

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 130  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 132A - Introduction to Cinematography

    3 units
    First in-depth course in cinematography. Principles of motion picture photography explored through lecture, discussions, projects and screenings. Skills of the cinematographer developed by shooting exercises during and outside of class. Appreciation of the art of and technology of cinematography.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/Activity 2 hours

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 30  or Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 132B - Advanced Cinematography

    3 units
    Advanced, in-depth course in cinematography consisting of mostly hands-on practicum, with lectures as needed. Dramatic scenes are filmed in realistic production shooting situations, both in the studio and on location. Scripts to be photographed are selected by the professor and the students based on the challenges they present.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/Activity 2 hours

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 131A  or Instructor consent. No concurrent enrollment with prerequisites.
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 133 - Film & TV Production Management

    3 units
    Analysis of film and television organization and programming concepts, including production management, decision-making processes, technical script breakdown, and its relation to budgeting and finance.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 135 - RTVF Production: Special Projects

    3 units
    Principles, procedures and techniques used to produce an advanced-level radio, audio, television or film project. See department office for specific project information. 

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/Activity 2 hours.

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

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 20 , RTVF 30 , upper division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 136 - Advanced Film & Television Production

    3 units
    Creation, production and direction of senior-level project utilizing cinematic language, advanced technical skills, directing talent, and narrative storytelling. 

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/Activity 2 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 120 , RTVF 130 ; Upper division standing or instructor consent. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 160 - Introduction to Screenwriting

    3 units
    Basic principles and practices in writing scripts for film and/or television.

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 020, RTVF 030 and TA 100W, upper division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 161 - Advanced Screenwriting

    3 units
    Each student develops an original screenplay through several drafts in this workshop. Drawing on constructive feedback from classmates and instructor. The course focuses on dramatic structure, character and plot development as well as visual language of the screen.

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 160 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 163 - Creating the Television Series

    3 units
    Builds on a student’s previous narrative writing experience to provide an intensive study of creating and writing an original television series.  Modeling a television writer’s room, students study the narrative and dramatic requirements of developing a storyline and characters in the episodic form.

    Lecture 2 hours/activity 2 hours.

    Course may be repeated for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 160  or consent of instructor. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 180S - Individual Studies

    1-3 units
    Directed study (special production or research projects) in specified fields not covered by offered courses.

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

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 181 - Modern Film History

    3 units
    The history and evolution of the motion picture after 1945. Viewing of representative films, study and discussion of major world film movements, important directors, and key genres.

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 82 , upper division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 183 - Critical Studies & Research in RTVF

    3 units
    Critical and scholarly inquiry into established and emerging areas of criticism, theory and research in RTVF studies. Production of scholarly criticism and research.

    Prerequisite(s): RTVF 10 , RTVF 80 , Upper Division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 185 - Special Topics in RTVF

    3 units
    Special topics in radio, television and film. Contact department office for specific topic information. Repeatable for up to 6 units when topic changes.

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

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing. Open to all students lower division students with instructor consent. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 192I - 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.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • RTVF 198 - RTVF Internships, Portfolio, Career Prep

    3 units
    Supervised internships with approved radio, television, film or media organizations. Written evaluation submitted by sponsor and student after field work. Repeatable for credit up to 6 units.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/Activity 9 hours.

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

    Grading: Graded


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  • RTVF 199H - Honors Program

    2-3 units
    Demanding project demonstrating student’s ability to do independent action and research. Written thesis or, in the case of the creative project, analysis and evaluation of the aesthetic problem; thesis to be defended orally by the student before a theatre arts staff committee. May be repeated once for credit.

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

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing/3.0 GPA; by invitation only.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit

    Cross-listed with TA 199H . Film and Theatre is responsible for scheduling.


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Recreation
  

  • RECL 10 - Creating a Meaningful Life

    3 units
    Study how a meaningful life relates to the freedom to pursue happiness. Examines personal, social, and cultural bases for a creative and successful lifestyle. Learn to recognize and foster creative potential for lifelong personal growth, meaningful rewards, and leisure enjoyment.

    Satisfies E: Human Understanding & Development

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 15 - Human Life Span

    3 units
    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 PH 15 . Public Health and Recreation is responsible for scheduling.


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  • RECL 94 - The Outdoor Recreation Experience

    3 units
    Students will explore, understand, and experience firsthand the value,meaning, and benefits of a variety of outdoor recreation activities. Socio-cultural and ecological systems will be examined as they relate to the delivery of outdoor recreation experiences in both the public and private sector.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 97 - Event Planning

    3 units
    Principles of event planning with emphasis on development and integration of operational strategies in recreation and hospitality management. Application of programming techniques and exploration of career opportunities in event management.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/activity 3 hours.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 100W - Writing Workshop

    3 units
    Developing and enhancing written communication skills in the recreation and leisure profession in the following areas: scientific/technical writing, administrative writing, public-relations-related writing and funding proposals.

    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  / LLD 100A  with C or better; and upper division standing. Allowed Declared Majors: Recreation and Hospitality Management. 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).


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  • RECL 110 - Leisure, Life and Contemporary Society

    3 units
    Explore conceptual foundations of play, recreation and leisure and their importance in physical, social, psychological and spiritual development across the lifespan. Assess the roles of existing services in enhancing quality of life across social, cultural, economic and environmental realms.

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


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  • RECL 111 - Leisure, Culture, and Identity

    3 units
    Perspectives of leisure as a source of self-expression and social control related to cultural beliefs, values, and practices and institutionalized social systems. Observation, analysis and critique of history and social structures, leisure and culture, and personal opportunities for change. GE Area: 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.


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  • RECL 112 - Foundations of Recreation Therapy

    3 units
    Fundamentals of the profession; history, delivery models, theory and practice of Recreation Therapy as a treatment modality for persons whose functional abilities are impaired. Exposure to ADA facility assessment, inclusion, and impact of social attitudes through didactic and experiential learning.

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


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  • RECL 113 - Leisure: Philosophy and Education

    3 units
    Examination of philosophical, historical, psychological, and wellness foundations for education for leisure. Learning systems to facilitate the process of change through leisure opportunities for wellness.

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


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  • RECL 130 - Event Marketing in Recreation Enterprises

    3 units
    Develop competence in event promotion and marketing. Explore marketing fundamentals, such as targeting an audience, creating promotional materials and pricing to cover event costs as well as event sponsorship. The role of social media in special themed events will be surveyed.

    Prerequisite(s): RECL 97 
    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 132 - Recreation Program Planning

    3 units
    Learn to plan and implement programs and events for diverse individual, group and community recreation experiences using contemporary needs assessment, outcomes oriented goal setting, program/event selection, leadership techniques and evaluation tools.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 133 - Principles of Recreation Leadership

    4 units
    In-service training workshops to develop skills in planning, implementation and evaluation processes. Self-awareness, communication and group process.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 4 hours/Activity 2 hours

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


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  • RECL 135 - Planning and Managing Rec Areas & Facil

    3 units
    Content includes legal principles and risk management, as well as fundamentals of facility design and preventive maintenance in recreation, park, and tourism settings. This is a problem-based learning course, including case study, problem solving, project applications, and working with stakeholders.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 136 - Principles of Recreation and Park Admin

    3 units
    In the context of leadership roles and responsibilities in the field of recreation and park administration, course examines issues related to the organization and administration of human resources, finances, areas and facilities, programs, risk management, and liability.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 140A - Spec Interventions in RT: Aquatic Therapy

    1 units
    Develop in-depth knowledge and skills related to the facilitation and supervision of a complex Recreation Therapy intervention. Includes equipment use, clinical application of each aspect of the activity or equipment, contraindications, safety, facilitation techniques, costs, industry standards, and evidence-based practices.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 140B - Spec Inter in RT: Behavior Interventions

    1 units
    Theory and practice of interventions that positively affect healthy behaviors. Implementing prevention strategies including activity modification, assessment of harmful or disruptive behaviors, and identifying cause and effect relationships. Learn and practice teaching appropriate behaviors, increasing appropriate behaviors, decreasing inappropriate behaviors.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 2 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 140C - Spec Inter in RT: Adventure Tx

    1 units
    Theoretical, hard, and soft skills related to adventure therapy interventions. Demonstrate skill development through facilitation. Learn diverse interventions and clinical application, modification, contraindications, and safety precautions for each based on psychiatric diagnosis served.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 2 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 143 - Festivals and Community Special Events

    3 units
    Principles and applications for effective management of festivals, fairs and community special events; including planning, marketing, financing, evaluating, logistics, consumer behavior, corporate sponsorship, licensing agreements, risk management, and sustainable practices.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 144 - Natural and Cultural Resource Interpretation in Recreation and Parks

    3 units
    Explore the interpretive approach to communicating value and vision of nature, outdoor recreation and tourism sites. Gain skills to develop and conduct activities such as guided walks, interpretive programs and fireside chats. Learn fundamentals of creating interpretive media such as brochures, displays, and exhibits as well as e-media.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 148 - Biofeedback Principles and Practices

    3 units
    Conceptual and historical review of Biofeedback theory and practice. Experiential engagement with software, instrumentation, data interpretation and personal reflection. Assessment, treatment, evaluation, and case studies applied to medical and non-medical practices.

    Lecture 2 hours/activity 2 hours.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 150 - For-Profit Enterprises in Recreation

    3 units
    Development of knowledge and skills relating to the variety and types of for-profit recreation enterprises, including planning for and management of commercial ventures, development of corporate identity and market niche, and forecasting of trends and shifts in consumer culture.

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


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  • RECL 151 - Planning and Development of Tourism and Event Enterprises

    3 units
    Practices utilized in private profit, nonprofit and commercial sectors for planning, developing and operating leisure, tourism, and event enterprises. Management functions and consumer behavior related to products and services.

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


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  • RECL 152 - Non-Profit Leadership & Management

    3 units
    Introduction to the historical and philosophical foundations of the Non-Profit sector. Provides a basic understanding of key issues in managing contemporary nonprofit organizations including: organizational behavior; board development; fund-raising; boundary-spanning skills; and developing leadership skills for social innovation and entrepreneurship.

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


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  • RECL 153 - Youth Development and Services

    3 units
    Surveys the field of youth development, its historical roots, sociocultural and psychological development, and contemporary innovations. Develop knowledge of the institutional and programmatic factors that lead to positive developmental outcomes for youth in leisure and human service organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 155 - Outdoor Recreation Systems

    3 units
    Overview of outdoor recreation in the United States. Study of the historic, social, economic and political factors influencing natural resource protection. Includes a survey of organizations that manage visitors and protected areas to provide quality outdoor recreation experiences.

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


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  • RECL 156 - Principles of Sustainable Travel and Tourism

    3 units
    Examination of travel and tourism as it relates to tourist motivations, hospitality and destination management. The impact of tourism on the physical, cultural and economic environment.

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


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  • RECL 157 - Sustainable Recreation & Ecotourism

    3 units
    Course examines cultural, ethical, environmental and social science issues, and uses applied research methods to achieve competence in making programmatic and resource management decisions for recreational and tourism purposes.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 158 - Cultural and Heritage Tourism

    3 units
    Heritage experiences leading to deeper cultural understanding are essential in the tourism segment of recreation. Exploration of culture and heritage using the lens of growth, popularity or compression will be examined. Discussion on practices and concerns associated with cultural heritage-based tourism.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 160 - Evaluation and Research in Recreation

    3 units
    Students will learn about the systematic process for evaluation or research. The course focuses on three main areas: Criteria and research questions, evidence and data (data collection and data analysis), and judgment and interpretation. The course is for students interested in basic information about systematic inquiry using evaluation and research design, data collection and analysis, and data reporting.

    Prerequisite(s): RECL 90 , RECL 100W , RECL 110 
    Corequisite(s): RECL 136 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 165 - Senior Seminar in Recreation

    3 units
    A capstone experience designed to help students synthesize and further develop skills acquired in program planning and development, implementation, and evaluation. Emphasis placed on negotiation of all phases of designing and facilitating meaningful recreation experiences in a variety of agencies and communities.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of 36 units of RECL coursework including RECL 90 , RECL 97 , RECL 110  and RECL 113 . Major form completed and signed by HSR advisor and chair. Senior standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 169 - Practicum in Recreation Therapy

    1 units
    Supervised 100 hour competency-based field learning in approved health agency (e.g., hospital, community health, municipal). Learning exposes the learner to different populations, interventions, terminology, resources. Learner will observe job task skills, apply knowledge, and gain abilities of Recreation Therapy practice.

    Prerequisite(s): RECL 90 
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • RECL 180 - Individual Studies

    1-4 units
    Individual work investigating special topics/problems through research, applied projects, and/or field experiences. Assessment by project(s) and/or paper(s).

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 4 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing, supervising instructor approval, and department chair consent.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • RECL 184 - Directed Reading

    1-4 units
    Directed reading in journals and books by authorities in Hospitality, Recreation, Tourism and related fields. Assessment by project(s) and/or paper(s).

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing, supervising instructor approval, and department chair consent.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • RECL 185 - Leisure, Recreation and Aging

    3 units
    Theory and practice related to the role of leisure services in maximizing the quality of life for older adults. Interrelationship of leisure and other supportive services for older adults in community and institutional settings.

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

    Cross-listed with GERO 185 . Public Health and Recreation is responsible for scheduling.


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  • RECL 187 - Leisure Education in Recreation Therapy

    3 units
    Overview of leisure education as it is used both in medical and non-medical settings to improve functioning and wellbeing among diverse clientele. Students will learn historical, philosophical, and contemporary conceptual foundations, evidence-based and practical applications to service delivery.

    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 192 - International Program Studies

    1-10 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.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • RECL 193 - RT Interventions for People with Physical Conditions

    3 units
    Theoretical foundations, research, and evidenced based Recreation Therapy interventions for persons with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities and other chronic conditions. Focuses on rehabilitation, community reintegration, day programs, and inclusion.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 197 - Recreation Therapy in Mental Health

    3 units
    Application of theory, models, concepts and facilitation processes used in Recreation Therapy and related professions for people with mental health conditions. Experiential learning and facilitation of leisure education, clinical interventions, and behavioral change processes used in medical and non-medical settings.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/activity 2 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division status, RECL 112  and RECL 113 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • RECL 198 - Rec Therapy Assessment and Documentation

    3 units
    Clinical procedures utilized in Recreation Therapy whereby habilitation/rehabilitation is the primary goal; client assessment, development of behavioral objectives and treatment plans, evaluation, documentation, medical terminology, and charting procedures are covered. Extensive skill development regarding critique and development of assessment tools.

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


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