“California State University, Dominguez Hills is a particularly exciting place to be at this time, and we are pleased that you have decided to take advantage of the many academic programs and resources we offer.  Signs of institutional growth are all around you here; we hope they are reflected in your intellectual and personal growth as you explore the “world of opportunity” before you.  The entire University “family”—faculty, staff, administrators and your fellow students—will share with you in this part of your academic journey.  Take advantage of all and you will be well on the way to a challenging and rewarding college experience and a promising future.”

        Allen A. Mori, Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs

 

The academic programs of the University are organized in the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Business Administration and Public Policy, the College of Health and Human Services, the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Education.  Within these administrative units, you will find a broad variety of both undergraduate and graduate programs designed to stimulate your intellectual curiosity and to prepare you for both a career and lifelong learning.  The College of Extended and International Education within Academic Affairs offers additional opportunities through distance learning, managing on-line degree programs in Nursing and Business and Public Administration as well as extensive additional credit and non-credit offerings, certificate and training programs.  Each of these units is described in more detail immediately following this section.

The central offices of Academic Affairs include the Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs and Academic Resources,  the Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, and the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.  Each of these individuals can be relied on for assistance in facilitating student learning and achievement.

Another vital academic resource for students is the University Library which houses a variety of books, periodicals, and on-line data bases to support students in their academic endeavors. For  more information, see the “Student Services” section of this catalog that describes the Library’s function and mission within the University.

The University recognizes that the college experience is not simply a matter of books and study.  Thus, we offer a variety of academic and cultural programs, clubs and honor societies, and student activities designed to provide co-curricular support for student success.  Significant opportunities for students to be involved with their professors in meaningful research efforts are widely available.  In conjunction with our role as a Communiversity” in active partnership with the communities in our region, we offer a variety of service learning roles enabling students to put theory into practice.  The unique diversity of this campus, recognized by national magazines and organizations, insures that all CSUDH students will have the opportunity of learning and socializing with others of diverse ages, ethnicities, and races, thus preparing them to work effectively in a modern and global world.

Established in the Fall of 2004, as the result of a campus reorganization, the College of Liberal Arts encompasses the disciplines of Anthropology, Africana Studies, Art, Asian Pacific Studies, Communication, Digital Media Art, English, Foreign Languages, History, Philosophy, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Music, Theater Arts, Women Studies, and a graduate program in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peace-Building.  With this exciting array of programs, students are presented with many choices, choices that will shape their professional and personal lives forever.

Three of the four basic skills required of all students are taught in the College of Liberal Arts:  English composition, critical thinking, and oral communication.  While other general education courses serve to broaden students’ understanding of the world in which they live, courses in the majors serve to deepen their knowledge of a particular subject matter.  I encourage you to review the requirements and course lists for the General Education program and the majors that you are considering.

The liberal arts are too frequently viewed as having a limiting effect in the job market.  However, from a real practical standpoint, the liberal arts produce individuals who have read broadly, can communicate effectively, are analytical, and are creative, adaptable problem-solvers.  Our programs provide students with many opportunities for hands-on experiences, whether it is producing works of art, performing on a stage, conducting field research in Baja, recording oral histories in Compton, interning at a public relations firm, developing a lesson plan for a charter school, or traveling abroad to learn a second language.  According to the Los Angeles Times (April 4, 2004), the “ability to rapidly integrate information, shape it into a usable form, and apply it to the position is an advantage, even over those who took a more trade-oriented approach to their education.”

The faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are dedicated teacher-scholars who are prepared to inform, inspire, guide, and empower students.  They are experts in their fields, most of whom have Ph.D.’s or other terminal degrees, and have strong publication records or are regionally, nationally, or internationally recognized for their creative products.  CLA’s faculty is talented, caring, and diverse.

The College of Liberal Arts truly is a place where “dreamers become achievers.”

       

Selase W. Williams, Dean, College of Liberal Arts

 

Associate Dean, ........................................................... (vacant)

 

Office Location:  ERC F-503              Phone:  (310) 243-3389

 

Africana Studies Department …………..William A. Little, Chair

Anthropology Department .... ………………. Jerry Moore, Chair

Art Department ....................... ……………….Louise Ivers, Chair

Asian-Pacific Studies Program .... Jung-Sun Park, Coordinator

Chicano/Chicana Studies ..................................... (vacant), Chair

Communications Department .........  Edward Whetmore, Chair

Division of Performing, Visual

   and Digital Arts,............................................. Carol Tubbs, Chair

      Dance Program.............................. Carol Tubbs, Coordinator

      Digital Media Arts Program... George Vinovich, Coordinator

      Digital Media Arts Program
     (Television Arts).................. George Vinovich, Coordinator

      Music Program.................................. Rod Butler, Coordinator

      Theatre Arts Program.................. Peter Rodney, Coordinator    

Earth Sciences Department ................. Brendon McNulty, Chair

English Department ........................... C. Edward Zoerner, Chair

English Graduate Program ............. Andrea White, Coordinator

Foreign Languages Department ..... Miguel Dominguez, Chair

History & Philosophy Department ....................... (vacant), Chair

Humanities Program  ............ Lorna Fitzsimmons, Coordinator

Interdisciplinary Studies Department......... David Heifetz, Chair

Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and
Peacebuilding Program ............. A. Marco Turk, Coordinator

Special Major Program .............................. (vacant), Coordinator

Women's Studies ........................................ (vacant), Coordinator

 

 

Education is the key to the  world of opportunity in the 21st century.  Access to data has exploded due to the digital and internet revolutions.  However, the abundance of data in no way assures good decision making.  Data must be converted to useful information through knowledgeable analysis.  Such analysis can only occur through educated and informed individuals and systems.  The College of Business Administration and Public Policy provides students with the skills to turn data into useful information and compete in the global markets of the  21^st century.

Our first priority is to graduate students who can assume the full responsibility of an entry -level professional position in the world of opportunity.  Our second priority is to provide our graduates with the lifelong learning skills and motivation to grow and evolve as the world of opportunity changes.  Graduates of the College of Business Administration and Public Policy find career positions in both large and small private sector firms, start their own businesses, work in local, state and federal governments and agencies and in non-profit organizations.

At the heart of our program in preparing students for the future is the faculty in the College of Business Administration and Public Policy.  I proudly state that our faculty comprise a cadre of dedicated professors who are committed to teaching and remaining current with business, public administration, economics, political science, and labor practice, research and theory.  Faculty have been active in as practitioners in their respective fields throughout their careers.  This expertise greatly enriches the quality of classroom education as well as other related experiences - on-site tours, internships, guest speakers and enhanced job placement opportunities upon graduation.

Our faculty have designed a curriculum that has as its primary objective the transfer of “best practices” in business, government and not-for-profit organizations.  As a citizen and future manager or public administrator,  students  must develop the cultural sensitivities, technological and  communication skills, negotiating techniques and team-building expertise to function in the diverse global economy that presents so many opportunities  The cultural, ethnic, gender, social and economic diversity within the faculty and student population of the CSUDH College of Business Administration and Public Policy provides students with a unique setting to develop these attributes so critical to career success.

The College believes  that leaders do not just react to opportunity but, in fact, take actions that shape the opportunity.  On the following pages, we describe the educational programs offered in the College of Business Administration and Public Policy, which are designed to shape the leaders that will create the world of opportunity in the 21st century.

We welcome inquires and questions, and we invite you to visit the campus and the College of Business Administration and Public Policy.  We want to become your business, economics, public administration, political science, or labor and applied studies program of choice and prepare you for the ever-evolving and exciting world of opportunity that awaits you.

 

       

James T. Strong, Dean, College of Business Administration and Public Policy

 

Associate Dean, ........................................................... Jeff Badrtalei

 

Office Location:  SBS B-306              Phone:  (310) 243-3458

 

Accounting and Law Department Chiou-Hsiung Chang, Chair

Applied Studies Program ................... Alex Burckin, Coordinator

Business Administration
Program (MBA) ..................................... Ken Poertner, Director

Finance and Quantitative Methods
Department  ....................................... Fahimeh Rezayat, Chair

Information Systems
Department ....................................... Raoul J. Freeman, Chair

Management Department .................... Barbara Chrispin, Chair

Marketing Department .................................... Roger Berry, Chair

Political Science, Economics,
Labor Studies Department............................... (vacant), Chair

Public Administration Department ........ Clarence Martin, Chair

Public Administration
Program (MPA)................... Iris Baxter, Graduate Coordinator

Internship Program ................................ Carolyn Harris, Director

 

 

 

Uniting the four academic units that comprise the College of Health and Human Services is our commitment to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental well-being of individuals and society.  Degree and certificate programs are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels within those units.  Our dedicated faculty will assist you in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to be highly effective in the professional field of your choice; and in the process, help develop your confidence, critical thinking awareness, and ability to adapt to a changing and often complex health and human services environment.

The College's academic units and some corresponding highlights follow:

•     Division of Health Sciences:  Well-being through partnerships

The Division of Health Sciences consists of programs in Clinical Science, Health Science, and Occupational Therapy.

Clinical Science offers one of the few four-year curricula in the country leading to a bachelor's degree and eligibility to take professional certifying examinations in medical technology and cytotechnology.

Health Science offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with options in Community Health, Health Care Management, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Physician Assistant (degree completion only), and Radiologic Technology.  The program also offers a single subject matter equivalency for public school teaching.

The Occupational Therapy Program, relatively new and rapidly growing, will soon be offering studies at the graduate level.

•   Division of Human Development:  Well-being through developmental growth and change

The Division of Human Development consists of an undergraduate program in Human Services and a Master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy - the latter prepares students for licensure.

•   Division of Kinesiology and Recreation:  Well-being through movement and renewal

The Division of Kinesiology and Recreation offers various options in its undergraduate program in Physical Education:  Athletic Training, Fitness Director, Pre-Physical Therapy, and teaching, along with Dance concentrations and minors in coaching and teaching.  Subject matter equivalency is also offered in Physical Education and in Dance.  Also on the undergraduate level can one focus on Recreation Administration and Therapeutic Recreation.  A Physical Education Administration option is also available through the Master's of Arts in Education.

•   School of Nursing:  Well-being through caring

The School of Nursing is a trendsetter in health care education in California and the nation.  If you are currently a registered nurse and want to earn a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, you will find our program flexible and available with innovative and updated curriculum with multiple delivery modes from which to choose, including completely web-based curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Many of you work in the health and human services field and look to advance in your career, update your knowledge and skills or learn new ones.  Knowing how difficult this can be while employed, we have class schedules to accommodate your needs.  Many classes are held in
the evening, on weekends and in locations convenient for you. For in addition to teaching and learning on campus and via the web, our faculty also teaches in sites throughout the state of California.

After you review the offerings in the College of Health and Human Services, please give us a call if you have any questions.   We would be more than happy to further enlighten you about our excellent programs.

 

(vacant), Dean, College of Health and Human Services

 

Associate Dean ..................................................... Angela Albright

 

Office Location:  WH A-310                Phone:  (310) 243-2046

Advisement:  College of Health and Human Services Student Services Center, 1-800-344-5484

 

Division of Health Sciences..... Gus McCarthey, Chair(interim)

    Clinical Science Program.... Cheryl J. Harris, Coordinator

    Health Science Program

        Community Health............ Pamela Krochalk, Coordinator

        Health Care Management........ Fung Sun, Coordinator

        Orthotics and Prosthetics Scott Hornbeak, Coordinator

        Radiology Technology...... Erna Wells, Coordinator

         Professional Studies....... Ellen Hope-Kearns, Coordinator

    Occupational Therapy .......... Claudia Peyton, Coordinator

Division of Human Development     (vacant), Chair

    Human Services Program .. (vacant), Coordinator

    Marital and Family Therapy

         Program............................. Arthur Bohart, Coordinator

Division of Kinesiology

    and Recreation....................... Michael P. Ernst, Chair

    Physical Education

        Athletic Training................. KyungMo Han, Coordinator

        Coaching............................. John Johnson, Coordinator

        Fitness Director................. Ben Zhou, Coordinator

        Pre-Physical Therapy........ KyungMo Han, Coordinator

        Teaching............................. Carole Casten, Coordinator

    Recreation and

       Leasure Studies................. Mary Lou Cappel, Coordinator

        Recreation Administration

        Therapeutic Recreation

     Physical Education

            Administration................ Mary Lou Cappel, Coordinator       

School of Nursing...................... Carole A. Shea, Director

    B.S. in Nursing Program...... Laura Inouye, Coordinator

    M.S. in Nursing Program...... Rose Welch, Coordinator

    Family Nurse Practitioner.... Sharon K. Johnson, Coordinator

 

The core mission of the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences is to prepare individuals for careers in scientific research, math/science education, or applied science fields such as medicine, dentistry, engineering, computer technology, and clinical psychology.  Disciplines represented in the College include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology, Physics, Psychology, and Quality Assurance.  The College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences contributes to the general education program in three ways, first, through its offering of mathematics courses designed for students to develop basic quantitative skills, secondly, through the offering of non-major courses that introduce students to general scientific concepts and methods, and, thirdly, through the offering of upper-division integrative studies courses in Science, Math, and Technology (SMT).

In an increasingly technological society, graduates with degrees in natural or computational sciences are in high demand.  Public schools, in particular, are aggressively recruiting highly qualified teachers in math and science to prepare the next generation of scientists and science educators.  Virtually every organization needs individuals who can coordinate their electronic communication networks, maintain their hardware and software, and manage large databases.  State and federal agencies allocate billions of dollars each year for biomedically-related research of various kinds, including psychological research, ultimately in pursuit of cures for the numerous illnesses and diseases that plague humankind today and to save our environment.  Still other federal agencies award large grants for military and outer-space research.  Careers in the natural and behavioral sciences can be very lucrative and personally rewarding.

The College prides itself on being the home of a number of outstanding teaching award recipients.  As teacher-scholars, they are devoted to teaching in both the lecture format as well as the hands-on, laboratory format, where students learn, firsthand, what it means to “do science.”  To their credit, faculty in the college have received federal training grants to provide support for minority graduate students in the sciences.  The MBRS (RISE and SCORE) program is exemplary of this effort.  Through a partnership with the American Psychological Association and the National Institute of General Medical Science, the Psychology Department has developed a program that introduces students to biomedically-related fields of psychology and pipelines them into graduate programs.  In addition, through a collaboration with Californian State University-Fullerton, the Physics faculty at CSUDH have developed an Engineering Option in the Physic undergraduate program that prepares students for immediate entry into the Electrical Engineering graduate program at Fullerton. 

In summary, the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences offers a “World of Opportunities” for its students.

 

Charles F. Hohm, Dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

 

Associate Dean (acting) ...................................... Tom Landefeld

 

Office Location:  ERC C-502                             Phone:  (310) 243-WXYZ

 

 

Behavioral Sciences (BA) .... Linda  Groff, Coordinator

Biology Department .............. Getachew Kidane, Chair

Biology Graduate Program... (vacant), Coordinator

Chemsitry Department.......... (vacant), Chair

Computer Science Department       Mohsen Beheshti, Chair

Earth Sciences Department. (vacant), Chair

Mathematics Department..... George Jennings, Chair

Physics Department.............. Kenneth Ganezer, Chair

Psychology Department........ L. Mark Carrier, Chair

Psychology Graduate Program        (vacant), Coordinator

Quality Assurance

      Graduate Program........... (vacant), Coordinator

Sociology Department........... (vacant), Chair

Sociology

      Graduate Program........... William Blischke, Coordinator

 

 

The College of Education houses Liberal Studies, the Division of Teacher Education, and the Division of Graduate Education.  The College offers professional programs that prepare teachers, specialists in curriculum, multicultural, and educational technology, counselors, school psychologists, and school administrators for the urban, multicultural community.  These programs are designed to offer high quality educational opportunities for students at the undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, masters, and advanced levels.

Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary major for students who intend to become elementary classroom teachers.  Courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies are designed to prepare future teachers to acquire content knowledge in the subject areas taught in elementary schools.  The Blended Liberal Studies option is an accelerated program that provides an alternative route to teacher credentialing for upper division and community college transfer students pursing elementary teaching careers.  The curriculum in this option blends upper division subject matter with credential course work and provides participants with early field experiences in schools. 

Within the Division of Teacher Education are the basic credential programs for teaching in elementary, secondary, and special education classrooms.  Student teaching and internship programs are offered through the Multiple Subjects, Single Subject, and Education Specialist (special education) credential programs.  The Multiple Subjects Program prepares teachers for self-contained classrooms, usually kindergarten to grade six.  The Single Subject Program is designed to prepare teachers for subject-specific teaching areas, generally in departmentalized classes at middle or high school.  Credentials and a Master of Arts Degree are offered in Special Education.  Educational professionals in Special Education are prepared to provide services to infants, children, and youth through the Early Childhood, Mild/Moderate, and Moderate/Severe Programs. 

The Division of Graduate Education is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of the basic foundations and theories of education as well as advanced training in specific fields.  The Division offers credentials in Educational Administration, Pupil Personnel Services - School Counseling, and Pupil Personnel Services - School Psychology.  Options for the Master of Arts Degree in Education include Counseling, Educational Administration, Individualized Program, Multicultural, Teaching/Curriculum, and Technology Based Education.  A Master of Science Degree in School Psychology is also offered.

   Many of the courses in the College of Education are offered during the late afternoons and evenings to accommodate the needs of working professionals.  Courses and field experiences are also offered at several Professional Development Schools that were developed in partnership with school districts in the Los Angeles basin.  These urban educational environments provide opportunities for future professionals to work with culturally and linguistically diverse students. 

 

Kathleen Taira, Interim Dean, School of Education

 

Associate Dean (acting) ...................................... Joseph Braun

 

Office Location:  SOE 1090                               Phone:  (310) 243-3510

 

Division of Graduate Education .. Farah Fisher, Chair

Liberal Studies Program  ............ Grenada Brazzeller, Coordinator

Division of Teacher Education ... Sharon E. Russell, Chair

 

The CSU Dominguez Hills College of Extended and International Education increases access to the University's resources by offering degree, certificate, and credential programs and noncredit courses and workshops.  Programs are offered both on-campus in Carson and at various locations throughout the area.  Programs are also offered via television, teleconference, the internet, and through traditional correspondence.  The programs offer faculty the opportunity to experiment with both curriculum and instructional formats.

Extended Education programs include: Extension; Travel Programs; Summer, Winter and other Special Sessions; Center for Training and Development; the Humanities External M.A. Degree; Open University; the American Language and Culture Program; Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning; and Learning in Retirement Programs.  Extended Education programs are largely financially self-supporting.

Extension

The University’s Extension program provides courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, symposia and a variety of other programs for continuing education of professionals, and for those interested
in developing personal and professional goals.

Certificate programs offered include Alcohol/Drug Counseling, Assistive Technology, Business Communication, Community College Teaching, Construction Management, Cyber Security, Digital Graphics, Early Childhood Teaching/Administration, Entertainment Technology, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resource Management, IT Certification Programs, Medical Insurance Billing, Meeting and Event Planning, Orthotics, Production and Inventory Control, Professional Supervision, Prosthetics, Purchasing, Safety and Security, Technical Writing, Turf Maintenance, Video Game Design, Web Administration, and Web Design.

Travel Programs

Extended Education offers a variety of travel study opportunities throughout the world.  Ongoing programs include trips to Alaska, the Galapagos Islands, Mexico, Russia and Eastern Europe, Thailand, Vietnam and more. All trips are escorted by university faculty who are well acquainted with the cultural opportunities available in the country being visited. Successful  completion of the study portion may earn university credit.

Summer Programs

From June through the final week in August, Extended and International Education offers a comprehensive array of extension courses, travel study, certificate programs, professional and personal development courses, and youth programs.  In addition an extensive schedule of degree-applicable courses is available for nonmatriculated students. 

Winter Session

During the first three weeks of January, the University offers a series  of 1, 2, and 3 unit courses designed primarily to meet the needs of students who wish to accelerate the completion of their degree programs.  These courses earn residence credit and are open to any adult who meets the course prerequisites.  Winter session courses are self-supporting and tuition and student fees are charged.

  Humanities External M.A. Degree Program

CSU Dominguez Hills, through the College of Extended and International Education, offers a Master of Arts Degree Program in Humanities conducted through correspondence with telephone and e-mail communications with faculty.  This program is ideal for qualified persons who are unable to attend classes on campus and/or who prefer an independent approach to advanced education.  Specially designed course guides lead students through examination of significant works, themes, methods, and periods in the humanities discipline.

The Center for Training and Development

The Center for Training and Development, a unit of Extended and International Education, develops and conducts specialized in-service training programs to meet the needs of business and industry as well as public institutions and nonprofit organizations.  Programs include short courses, workshops, seminars and consulting services.  The Center also provides workforce development training through ETP.

Certificate and degree programs may be designed to respond to corporate needs.

American Language and Culture Program

The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) is an intensive English program specifically designed for international students who wish to prepare themselves for study in a U.S. college or university or who wish to study English for personal, business,
or professional reasons.  The program provides intensive practice
in reading, grammar, writing, conversation, and study skills.

International students may apply for conditional admission to the University through the ALCP.  Submission of the required TOEFL score is necessary prior to the beginning of classes.  Students may take the Institutional TOEFL through the ALCP.

The ALCP also offers both short term travel-study programs which combine English language studies with sight-seeing and/or visits to local businesses in the Los Angeles basin, and customized on-site language and culture training courses for corporations and other organizations.

Open University

Open University provides an opportunity for those who have not been admitted to the University to enroll in regular on-campus, degree-applicable courses.  On a space-available basis, selected undergraduate and graduate courses are open to anyone 18 years or older who meets prerequisites and has the instructor’s approval. Students enroll through the Extended and International Education Office and pay extension fees.  Undergraduate students may apply up to 24 semester units earned through the program to a degree.  Graduate students may apply a maximum of 9 semester units from Open University to a degree.  Matriculated CSU students may not enroll through Open University.

Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning

The Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning provides satellite and videoconferencing services and administers the University Distance Learning programs.  University programs and courses are delivered to homes, schools, and work sites using a combination of satellite, UHF, Digital TV, cable television, compressed video, videotapes, and the Internet.  Current offerings include a Bachelor of Science in Quality Assurance, a Master of Science in Quality Assurance; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; a Mater of Science in Nursing; a Master of Arts in Behavioral Science, Negotiation and Conflict Management; a Master of Business Administration; a Master of Public Administration; Certificate programs in Assistive Technology, Production and Inventory Control; Purchasing; graduate and teacher education courses; the PACE undergraduate degree program; and selected high school classes.

Learning in Retirement

Extended and International Education sponsors two Learning in Retirement programs:  Omnilore, a learning community based on peer learning, and OLLIonline, a technology based learning in retirement program supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation.

 

Margaret Gordon, Dean, Division of Extended Education

 

Associate Dean ..................................................... Joanne Zitelli

 

Office Location:  EE 1300                  Phone:  (310) 243-3737