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Absence from class, 82
Academic calendar, 2
Academic and community engagement, ii
Academic computing, 50
Academic goals, viii
Accidents, 47
Accountancy (see Business
administration, 120)
courses, 129
faculty, 128
requirements for M.S., 128
requirements for B.S./M.S. 4+1, 129
Accounting in the Public Interest, Center for, 17
Accreditation, 83
Acting, concentration in, 415
Activity fee, student, 37
procedure for establishment of, 41
Advanced practice nursing of adults and elderly,
concentration in, 328
Administration, rehabilitation and postsecondary education
(see Education, 171)
courses, 209
faculty, 209
Administration and Organization, 6
Admission
and registration, 32
international (foreign) student, 35
requirements, 33
to graduate curricula (see appropriate discipline)
to post-baccalaureate and graduate study, 32
Aerospace engineering, 236
courses, 236
faculty, 236
Ph.D., 232
requirements for M.S., 227
Africana Cultural Literacy and Research, Center for, 12
Aging, University Center on, 23
Alcohol and Drug Studies, Center for, 23
Alcohol and substance abuse, 65
Allison, Edwin C., Center for Earth System History, 28
Alumni Association, 50
American Language Institute (ALI), 36, 424
American sign language (see Speech, language, and hearing
sciences, 399)
Animal subjects, 10, 72, 73, 76
thesis research, 72, 76
Anthropology, 86
courses, 87
faculty, 86
requirements for M.A., 87
Applications
acknowledgment, 33
for admission to post-baccalaureate and graduate study, 32
for admission to doctoral programs, 75
for admission to the University, 32
for graduation, 74
Applied mathematics, 311
Art, 89
concentration in art history, 91
concentration in studio arts, 90
courses, 91
faculty, 89
requirements for M.A., 90
requirements for M.F.A., 90
Arts Alive SDSU, 25
Arts and Letters, College of, 12
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Art history, concentration in, 91
Asian and Pacific studies, Center for, 12
Asian studies, 95
courses, 96
faculty, 95
requirements for M.A., 96
Associated Students, 50
Associates, graduate, teaching, 9
Astronomy, 97
courses, 98
faculty, 97
requirements for M.S., 98
Athletics, 51
Audiology, 99
clinic, 51
courses, 101
faculty, 99
Au.D., 99
Auditing courses, 61
Availability of institutional and financial assistance information, 67
Award of degree, 74, 76
Aztec Recreation, 50, 51
Aztec Shops, 52
Aztec Student Union, Conrad Prebys, 50
Behavioral and Community Health (IBACH), Institute for, 23, 27
Behavioral Epidemiology and Community Health (CBEACH),
Center for, 23
Behavioral Teratology (CBT), Center for, 27
Bioengineering, 229
Bioinformatics and medical informatics, 103
courses, 105
faculty, 103
requirements for M.S., 104
Biology, 106
courses, 111
faculty, 106
microbiology, 108
Molecular biology, 115
Ph.D. in biology, 108
Ph.D. in ecology, 109
Ph.D. in evolutionary biology, 110
requirements for M.A., 107
requirements for M.S., 107
Biomedical quality systems, 117
courses, 118
Biometry, concentration in, 366
Biosafety Committee (IBC), Institutional, 10
Biostatistics and biometry, 119
courses, 119
faculty, 119
Biostatistics, concentration in, 408
Bookstore (see Aztec Shops, 52)
Botany (see Biology, 106)
Bread and Roses Center, 12
Bulletin information, student responsibility
for, 56
Business administration, 120
College of, 17
courses, 126
Accountancy, 128
Finance, 131
Management, 133
Management information systems, 135
Marketing, 138
requirements for M.B.A., 121
Index
requirements for M.B.A. for
executives, 122, 425
sports business management, 121, 425
requirements for M.B.A./M.A., 124, 294
requirements for M.B.A./J.D., 123
requirements for M.S.,122
requirements for M.S. in accountancy, 128
requirements for B.S./M.S. 4+1, 129
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre and Entertainment, 50
Calendar
annual, 4
fall semester, 2
spring semester, 3
summer term, 2, 3
California State University, 431
Campuses, 433
Office of the Chancellor, 432
Trustees, 432
California State University Program for Education and Research in
Biotechnology (CSUPERB), 11, 52
Campus map, 444
Candidacy for degree, 70, 76
Career Services, 44
Catalogs and bulletins, 446
Certificate programs, graduate, 80
Artist diploma, 322
Behavior analysis, 201
Bilingual (Spanish) special education, 205
Bilingual speech-language pathology, 403
Biomedical quality systems, 117
Children’s/adolescent literature, 250
Cognitive disabilities, 201
Communication systems, 311
Community college teaching, 201
Developing gifted potential, 201
Distance education, 301
Dual language for academic literacy, 202
Early childhood-socio-emotional and behavior regulation
intervention specialist (EC-SEBRIS), 147, 202, 387
Early childhood special education authorization, 202
Educational facility planning, 202
English language development for academic literacy, 203
Executive financial planner, 131
Institutional research, planning, and assessment, 203
Instructional design, 301
Instructional technology, 301
Intellectual property and regulatory affairs, 377
International security and trade, 280
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender studies, 303
Linked learning, 203
Mathematics specialist, 317, 319
Nursing education, 331
Preventive medicine residency, 372
Professional computational science, 158
Psychiatric rehabilitation, 203
Public health, 372
Reading, 204
Regulatory affairs, 377
Rehabilitation administration, 204
Rehabilitation counseling, 204
Rehabilitation technology, 234
Residency training in radiation therapy physics, 347
Social work administration, 390
Supported employment and transition specialist, 205
Teaching English as a second or foreign language (TESL/TEFL), 307
Teaching of writing, 381
Web and mobile applications development, 161
Women’s studies, 419
Workforce education and lifelong learning, 205
Changes in rules and policies, 56
Cheating, 65
Chemistry, 139
courses, 141
faculty, 139
Ph.D., 140
requirements for M.A., 140
requirements for M.S., 140
Chicana and Chicano studies, 143
courses, 144
faculty, 143
requirements for M.A., 144
Child and family development, 145
courses, 148
faculty, 145
requirements for M.S., 146
Children’s Center, SDSU, 50
Children’s Literature (NCSCL), National Center for the Study of, 12
Chinese Studies Institute, 12
City planning, 150
concentration in, 361
courses, 151
faculty, 150
requirements for M.C.P., 150
Civil, construction, and environmental engineering, 238
concentration in environmental engineering, 229
courses, 238
faculty, 238
requirements for M.S., 229
Classics course, 421
Classified graduate standing, 34
Class schedule, changes in, 61, 82
Clinical rehabilitation and clinical mental health counseling,
concentration in, 188
Clinical psychology
concentration in, 356
requirement for Ph.D., 356
Coastal and Marine Institute (CMI), 27
College of Extended Studies
continuing education, 424
M.B.A.
for executives, 122, 425
in sports business management, 121, 425
M.A. in education with a concentration in learning design and
technology, 301, 425
M.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management, 425
M.S. in regulatory affairs, 376, 425
M.S. in rehabilitation counseling, 188, 425
Commencement, 74
Commercialization of Biomedical Innovation (IICBI), International
Institute for, 18
Communication, 152
courses, 153
faculty, 152
requirements for M.A. in communication, 153
Communications Systems and Signal Processing Institute, 22
Communicative disorders
(see Speech, language, and hearing sciences, 399)
Communicative sciences, concentration in, 400
Community health nursing, concentration in, 327
Comparative literature (see English, 247)
courses, 252
Computational science, 155
certificate, 158
concentration in professional applications, 156, 425
courses, 158
faculty, 155
Ph.D., 157
requirements for M.S., 156
Research Center (CSRC), 27
Computer engineering
(see Electrical and computer engineering, 242)
courses, 243
Computer science, 160
courses, 161
faculty, 160
requirements for M.S., 160
Computing, academic, 50
Concentrations, graduate, 79
Concrete Research Institute, 22
Concurrent enrollment (see Open university, 67)
Concurrent master’s degree credit, 36
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Concurrent post-baccalaureate credit, 36
Conduct, student, 63
Conflict of interest committee, 10
Confucius Institute, 12
Consensus Organizing Center, 23
Construction engineering courses, 239
Continuing education (see Extended studies, 424)
Continuing students, 34
Corporate Governance Institute (CGI), 17
Cost of living, 38
Counseling, concentration in, 179
Counseling, M.S. in, 184
Counseling & Psychological Services (C&PS), 44
Counselor education (see Education, 171)
Counseling and school psychology
(see Education, 171)
Center for, 19
concentration in, 175
courses, 212
educational specialist (Ed.S.), 175
faculty, 212
requirements for, 175, 176
Course abbreviations (rubrics), 84
Course information, 82
Courses and curricula, 85
Creative writing, M.F.A., 249
Credentials, 80, 189
Administrative Services Credential, 181
BCLAD Multiple Subject Credential, 190, 192
BCLAD Single Subject Credential, 195
BCLAD Specialist Credential, 198
Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Specialist Credential, 198
Bilingual (Spanish) 2042 Multiple Subject and
Special Education Credential, 193
Education specialist credentials in special education, 199
Fifth year program for clear multiple or
single subject credential, 199
Induction Program for Clear Credential, 198
Multiple Subject Credential, 190
Professional Clear Teaching Credential, 199
Pupil Personnel Service Credential, 390
Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential, 199
School Nurse Services Credential, 331
Single Subject Credential, 190, 195
Special Education Specialist Credentials, 199
Speech Language Pathology Credential, 402
Credit/no credit, 61
Credit cards, 39
Credit, transfer and extension, 67
Criminal justice courses, 166
Criminal justice administration, concentration in, 361
Criminal justice and criminology, 165
courses, 166
faculty, 165
requirements for M.S., 166
CSU International Programs, 46
Curricula, summary of, 78
Dance
(see Music and dance, 320)
courses, 324
Debts owed to institution, 41
Degree, second masters or doctoral, 34
Degree time limitations, 72
Degrees authorized, graduate, 78
Design and technical theatre, concentration in, 415
Dining, SDSU, 52
Diploma, 74
Disability services, student (SDS), 46
Dishonored check, 39
Disqualification, 63
Distance education and hybrid courses, 82
Diversity and inclusive excellence, iii
Doctoral degrees, general requirements, 75
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admission to graduate study, 75
award of degree, 76
Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program, 43
financial support, 75
procedures, 75
qualifying examinations, advancement to candidacy and the
dissertation, 76
residence requirements, 75
Doctor of Education, 171, 172
Educational leadership, 173
Doctor of Philosophy
Bioengineering, 232
Biology, 108
Chemistry, 140
Clinical psychology, 356
Computational science, 157
Ecology, 109
Education, 172
Electrical and computer engineering, 232
Engineering sciences, 232
Evolutionary biology, 110
Geography, 262
Geophysics, 267
Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use, 389
Language and communicative disorders, 400
Mathematics and science education, 315
Mechanical and aerospace engineering, 232
Public health, 370
Structural engineering, 232
Documentary and Drama, Production Center for, 25
Druze Studies (IDS), Institute of, 13
Dual language and English learner education (see Education, 171)
certificate, 202
concentration in, 179
courses, 216
faculty, 216
Dynamical systems, concentration in, 311
Early childhood mental health, concentration in, 146
Earth System History, Edwin C. Allison Center for, 27
Earth Systems Analysis Research (CESAR), Center for, 13
Ecological Monitoring and Management (IEMM), Institute for, 28
Ecology, concentration in, 109
Ph.D., 109
Economics, 168
courses, 169
faculty, 168
requirements for M.A., 168
Education, 171
Administration, rehabilitation and postsecondary education, 209
certificate programs, 201
Child and family development, 145
College of, 19
Counseling, M.S., 178, 187
concentration in, 179
Counseling and school psychology, 212
courses, 205
Doctoral and educational specialist programs, 172
Dual language and English learner education, 216
Ed.D., 171, 173
Ed.S. in school psychology, 172, 175
Educational leadership, 173, 180, 218
Educational technology (see Learning design and technology, 300)
Elementary curriculum and instruction, concentration in, 177, 181
Elementary education (see Teacher education, 223)
Marriage and family therapy, concentration in, 178, 185
Master’s degree programs, 177
Mathematics education (K-8), 177, 181, 315
Multicultural community counseling community-based block,
concentration in, 186
Multicultural education (see Dual language and English learner
education, 216)
Ph.D., 171, 172
Policy studies in language and cross-cultural education (see
Dual language and English learner education, 216)
Reading education, 177, 182
Rehabilitation counseling, M.S., 178, 188
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Requirements for M.A., 178
Requirements for M.A.T., 183
School counseling, concentration in, 187
School psychology, 175
Secondary curriculum and instruction, 177, 182
Secondary education (see Teacher education, 184, 223)
Special education, 178, 182, 199, 202, 220
Teacher education, 223
Teaching and service credentials, 189
Educational leadership (see Education, 171)
concentration in, 180
courses, 218
faculty, 218
Educational specialist (Ed.S.) in school psychology, 172
Educational technology (see Learning design and technology, 300)
Edwin C. Allison Center for Earth System History, 27
Electrical and computer engineering
courses, 242
faculty, 242
Ph.D.,232
requirements for M.S., 230
Electronic business (see Business administration, 120)
Elementary curriculum and instruction, concentration in, 181
E-mail and the Internet, 42
Emergencies, 47, 61
Energy Engineering Institute, 22
Energy Studies (CES), Center for, 28
Engineering, 227
certificate, 234
College of, 22
courses, 234
Aerospace engineering, 227, 228, 236
Bioengineering, 228, 229
Civil, construction, and environmental engineering, 229, 238
Electrical and computer engineering, 230, 242
Mechanical engineering, 230, 231, 245
Ph.D., 232
requirements for M.S., 227
requirements for Master of Engineering, 231
requirements for M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, 227
requirements for M.S. in Bioengineering, 228
requirements for M.S. in Civil Engineering, 229
requirements for M.S. in Electrical Engineering, 230
requirements for M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 230
English, 247
certificate, 250
courses, 250
faculty, 247
requirements for M.A. in English, 248
requirements for M.F.A. in Creative Writing, 249
Enrollment programs, intrasystem and intersystem, 34
Concurrent Enrollment, CSU, 34
Entrepreneurship (see Business administration, 120, 121)
Entrepreneurship Center, Lavin, 17
Environment (see Geography, 260)
Environmental engineering,
concentration in, 229
courses, 239, 241
Environmental health (MPH), concentration in, 366
Environmental health sciences (MS), concentration in, 368
Environmental science
courses, 421,
Epidemiology, concentration in, 367
Equity and Biliteracy Education Research (CEBER), Center for, 19
Ethics and Public Affairs, Institute for, 13
European Studies, Center for, 13
courses, 421
Evolutionary biology, concentration in, 110
Examinations, 33, 76
departmental examinations (see appropriate department)
final comprehensive in lieu of thesis (Plan B), 72
Graduate Management Admissions test (GMAT), 33
Graduate Record Examination test (GRE), 33
language (see under departmental requirements for degrees)
Excellence in school counseling and leadership
(CESCaL), Center for, 19
Exercise and nutritional sciences (see Exercise physiology, 255)
Kinesiology, 290
Physical therapy, 342
courses, 257, 291, 344
Exercise physiology, 255
courses, 257
faculty, 255
requirements for M.S., 256
requirements for M.S./M.S., 256, 336
Extended Studies, College of, 424
Continuing education, 424
University degree programs, 425
Faculty (see under departments)
office hours, 83
Family, School, and Community Engagement, Center for, 19
Fees, 37
assistance, 42
College of Extended Studies course, 40
mandatory fees, 41
miscellaneous, 38
over 60 waiver, 41
parking, 38
refund of, 39
student body association, 37, 41
summer session, 40
waivers and exemptions, 40
Fellowships, 43
Field Stations Program, 28
Filing complete, accurate, and authentic application documents,
importance of, 32
Filing of transcripts, 34
Final examinations, 62
Finance (see Business administration, 120)
certificate, 131
courses, 131
faculty, 131
Financial aid, 42
return to Title IV financial aid requirements, 39
Financial and tax planning (see Business administration, 120)
Financial and institutional assistance, 67
Financial support, 42, 75
Foreign language requirement, 70
Foreign students, 9, 37, 45
Foreign students, admission to San Diego State University, 35
Foundation, San Diego State University Research, 53
French, 258
courses, 259
faculty, 258
requirements for M.A., 258
Full-time students, 432
Funds, costs and sources of, 432
Geographic information science,
concentration in, 261
Geography, 260
courses, 263
faculty, 260
Ph.D., 262
requirements for M.A., 261
requirements for M.S., 261
Geological sciences, 266
courses, 269
faculty, 266
Ph.D. in geophysics, 267
requirements for M.S., 267
German, 271
courses, 271
faculty, 271
Gerontology, 272
courses, 273
faculty, 272
requirements for M.S., 272
Global Emergency Preparedness, Specialization in, 367
Grade point averages, 60, 71
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Grade restrictions, 72
Grades, assignment of and grade appeals, 61
Grading system, 60
Graduate Affairs, Division of, 8
Graduate and research affairs, 6
Graduate assistantships, 9
Graduate council, 6
Graduate fellowships, 43
Graduate Management Admissions test (GMAT), 33
Graduate Record Examination test (GRE), 33
Graduate scholarships, 42
Graduate standing, 34
post-baccalaureate standing, 34
Graduate study at SDSU, 8
Graduate teaching associates, 9
Grants program (UGP), University, 11
Grievances, student, 64
Health and Human Services, College of, 23
Health behavior, concentration in, 371
Health management and policy,
concentration in, 367
Health promotion and behavioral science, concentration in, 367
Health services, student, 46
Health services administration (see Business administration, 120), 121
Heart Institute, 23, 28
Hilton Foundation, Conrad N.,Volunteer and Mentorship Center, 25
History, 274
courses, 275
faculty, 274
requirements for M.A., 275
Holds, administrative/financial, 37
Homeland security, 278
certificate, 280
courses, 280
faculty, 278
requirements for M.S., 279
Hospitality and tourism management, 282
courses, 283
faculty, 282
requirements for M.S., 282
Hospitality and Tourism Research, Center for, 25
Hospitalization insurance, 47
Hostler, Charles, Institute on World Affairs, 13
Housing Administration and Residential Education, 45
Humanities courses, 421
Human/animal subjects research, 72, 73, 76
Human Dynamics in the Mobile Age (HDMA), Center for, 14
Hybrid, online, and intercampus courses, 82
Immigration requirements for licensure, 60
Immunization, CSU requirements, 32, 47
Imperial Valley Campus
administration, 427
admission and registration, 428
curricula offered, 427
exchange programs and study
abroad, 427
facilities, 428
faculty, 427
general information, 427
maps, 429, 430
research centers, 428
transfer center, 428
Inclusiveness and Diversity in Organizations (IIDO), Institute for, 17
Incomplete grade, 61
Individual and Professional Skills Development, Center for, 428
Industrial and organizational psychology, concentration in, 356
Industrial Training and Engineering Research (CITER), Center for, 22
Information Convergence and Strategy (CICS), Center for, 14
Information systems (see Management information systems, 135)
Injury, 47
Installment plan, 38
Institutional and financial assistance, 67
Institutional animal care and use committee, 10
Institutional biosafety committee, 10
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Institutional review board (IRB), 10
Instructional Technology Services, 52
Instructor initiated drop policy, 82
Insurance for students, 38, 47
Integrated Regenerative Research Institute (IRRI), 29
Integrity in research and scholarship, 66
Intercampus, hybrid, and online courses, 82
Intercultural Relations, Center for, 44
Interdisciplinary studies, 284
courses, 285
requirements for master’s, 284
Interdisciplinary Studies of Youth and Space (ISYS), Center for, 14
International business (see Business administration, 120)
course, 422
International Business Education and Research (CIBER),
Center for, 14, 18
International Education, Center for Study of, 19
International education and global perspectives, iv
International Population Center (InterPop), 14
International programs, CSU, 46
International Programs, Office of, 53
International faculty exchanges, 53
International student exchanges, 45
International student admission requirements, 35
International Student Center, 45
International Studies Education Project (ISTEP), 14
International Technology and Trade Network (ITTN), 15
Interwork Institute, 20
Investigative Newsource, 25
Islamic and Arabic Studies, Center for, 15
Italian
course, 422
Journalism and media studies, 286
courses, 287
faculty, 286
requirements for M.A., 286
Kinesiology, 290
courses, 291
faculty, 290
requirements for M.S., 291
Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC)/National Language
Training Center (LTC), 15
Language requirement, English, 33
Latin American studies, 293
Center for, 15
courses, 298
faculty, 293
requirements for M.A., 294
requirements for M.B.A./M.A., 294, 295
requirements for M.P.A./M.A., 295, 361
requirements for M.P.H./M.A., 296, 369
Law enforcement education grants
(see Alan Pattee Scholarships, 40)
Leadership and Community Service Engagement, 48
Leadership starts here, vii
Learning design and technology, 300
courses, 301
faculty, 300
requirements for M.A., 300
Learning, Instruction, and Performance Technologies, Center for, 25
certificate, 301
concentration in, 301
courses, 301
faculty, 300
Leave of absence, 62
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies, 303
Leisure and Tourism Management, Institute for, 25
Liability for payment, 39
Liberal arts and sciences (MALAS), 304
courses, 305
faculty, 304
requirements for M.A., 305
Library and information access, 426
Limitation of enrollment, 36, 424
Index
Limits of study lists, 67
Linguistics, 306
certificate, 307
courses, 307
faculty, 306
requirements for M.A., 307
Lipinsky Institute, 15
Literacy Center, SDSU, 20
Literature (see English, 247)
Living accommodations, 45
Management (see Business administration, 120)
courses, 133
faculty, 133
Management information systems (see Business administration, 120)
courses, 136
faculty, 135
requirements for M.S., 135
Marketing (see Business administration, 120)
courses, 138
faculty, 138
Marriage and family therapy, concentration in, 178, 185
Marriott Foundation, J. Willard and Alice S., Student Center for
Professional Development, 26
Mass communication (see Communication, 152)
Master of Arts basic requirements, 70
Master of Arts in Teaching basic requirements, 183
Master of Business Administration basic requirements, 70
Master of Business Administration for executives, 70, 122, 425
Master of Business Administration
for sports business management, 71, 425
Master of City Planning basic requirements, 71
Master of Engineering basic requirements, 71
Master of Fine Arts in art basic requirements, 71
Master of Fine Arts in creative writing, basic requirements, 71
Master of Fine Arts in theatre arts basic requirements, 71
Master of Music basic requirements, 70
Master of Public Administration basic requirements, 70
Master of Public Health basic requirements, 71
Master of Public Health for medical students, 372
Master of Science basic requirements, 70
Master of Science in bioinformatics and medical informatics
basic requirements, 71
Master of Science in computational sciences basic requirements, 71
Master of Science in counseling basic requirements, 71
Master of Science in nursing basic requirements, 71
Master of Science in regulatory affairs basic requirements, 71
Master of Science in rehabilitation counseling,
basic requirements, 71, 188, 425
Master of Social Work, basic requirements, 71
Mathematics, 310
certificate, 311
courses, 311, 319
faculty, 310
requirements for M.A., 310
requirements for M.S. in applied mathematics, 311
requirements for M.S. in statistics, 407
Mathematical theory of communication systems, concentration in, 311
Mathematics and science education, 314
Center for Research in (CRMSE), 29
certificates, 317
courses, 318
faculty, 314
Ph.D., 315
requirements for M.A. for Teaching Service, 314
Mathematics education courses, 318
concentrations in, 181, 315
McMillin, Corky, Real Estate, Center for (CMCRE), 18
Measles, rubella, and hepatitis B immunizations, 32, 47
Mechanical engineering, 245
courses, 245
faculty, 245
Ph.D., 232
requirements for M.S., 234
Media and Performance (CSMP), Center for Study of, 26
Medical physics, 347
Meetings and Events, Institute for, 26
Microbial Sciences, Center for, 29
Microbiology (see Biology, 106)
requirements for M.S., 108
Military called to compulsory service, 62
Mission Bay Aquatic Center, 51
Mission of the University, viii
Molecular biology, 115
courses, 116
Institute, 29
faculty, 115
requirements for M.A or M.S., 115
Montezuma Publishing, 52
Mount Laguna Observatory, 11
Multicultural community counseling community-based block,
concentration in, 186
Multicultural education (see Dual language and English learner
education, 216)
Music and dance, 320
certificate, 322
courses, 322
faculty, 320
requirements for M.A., 321
requirements for M.M., 322
Musical theatre, concentration in, 413
National Center for the Study of Children’s Literature (NCSCL), 12
National Center for Urban School Transformation, 20
National Language Training Center (LTC)/Language Acquisition
Resource Center (LARC), 15
Natural science, 325
courses, 325
Non-credit courses, 67
Nondiscrimination policy, 1, 56
Nonresident tuition, determination of
residence, 37
Numbering of courses, 60
Nursing, 326
certificate, 331
courses, 331
faculty, 326
DNP, 330
requirements for M.S., 327
Nursing education, concentration in, 329
Nursing leadership in health care systems, concentration in, 329
Nutritional sciences, 335
courses, 337
faculty, 335
requirements for M.S., 336
requirements for M.S./M.S., 256, 336
Oceanography and marine studies, 338
courses, 338
faculty, 338
Office hours, 83
Official programs of study, 70
Ombudsman, 46, 64, 67, 68
Online, hybrid, and intercampus courses, 82
Open university, 67, 424
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 425
Parking, 38, 53
Personal Financial Planning (CSPFP), Center for the Study of, 18
Philosophy, 339
courses, 340
faculty, 339
requirements for M.A., 340
Physical education (see Exercise Physiology, 255, Kinesiology, 290)
Physical sciences (see Natural science, 325)
Physical therapy, 342
courses, 344
faculty, 342
DPT, 343
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Physics, 346
certificate, 347
courses, 347
faculty, 346
requirements for M.A., 347
requirements for M.S., 347
requirements for M.S. in medical physics, 347
Physiology, concentration in, 108
Plagiarism, 65
Plus/minus grading, 60
Policy studies in language and cross-cultural education (see Dual
language and English learner education, 216)
Political science, 350
courses, 352
faculty, 350
requirements for M.A., 351
Portuguese course, 398
Pre-College Institute (PCI), 20
Pre-Doctoral program, California, 9, 43
Prerequisites for graduate courses, 82
Prerequisites for registration in 798, 799A, 799B, 799C, and 899, 82
Press, San Diego State University, 53
Privacy rights of students, 56
Probation and disqualification, 63
Professional applications,
concentration in, 156
Professional doctorates
Audiology (Au.D.), 99
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), 330
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), 342
Professional Excellence, Academy for, 24
Professional program fee, 37
Professional Studies and Fine Arts,
College of, 25
courses, 422
Project management (see Business administration, 120)
Psychology, 354
courses, 357
faculty, 354
Ph.D., 356
requirements for M.A., 356
requirements for M.S., 356
Public administration, 360
courses, 362
faculty, 360
requirements for M.P.A., 360
requirements for M.P.A./M.A., 296, 361
Public and Urban Affairs, Institute of, 26
Public health, 364
certificates, 372
courses, 373
faculty, 364
fellowships, 372
Institute for, 24
Ph.D., 370
requirements for M.P.H., 366
requirements for M.P.H./M.A., 297, 369
requirements for M.S., 368
requirements for M.S.W./M.P.H., 370, 389
Pupil Personnel Service Credential, 390
Qualitative Research, Center for, 15
Reading education, concentration in, 184
Reading/language arts specialist credential, 189
Readmission, 62
Real estate (see Business administration, 120)
Real Estate and Land Use Institute (RELUI), 18
Recreational sports, 51
Refunds, 39, 40
Regional Studies of the Californias (IRSC), Institute for, 16
Registration, 36
cancellation, 40
late fee, 40
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Regulatory affairs, 376
certificates, 377
courses, 378
requirements for M.S., 376, 425
Regulatory compliance, 10
conflict of interest, 10
institutional animal care and use (IACUC), 10, 72
institutional biosafety, 10
institutional review board (IRB), 10, 72, 76
Rehabilitation counseling, 204, 425
Reinstatement, 63
Religious observances, 82
Religious studies, 379
courses, 379
faculty, 379
Repeated courses, 61
Report in Progress Grade (RP), 60
Requirements for master’s degrees
admission to curriculum, 32
advancement to candidacy, 70
degree time limitations, 72
final approval, 73
foreign language, 70
grade point averages, 71
grade restrictions for master’s degree programs, 72
immunization, CSU requirements, 32, 47
official programs of study, 70
Thesis, Plan A and Non-Thesis, Plan B, 72
unit requirements, 70
Research affairs, Division of, 10
Research assistants, 9
Research centers and institutes, 11, 12, 17, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 428
Research Council, University, 7
Research and creative endeavors, vi
Research facilities and organizations, 10
Research Foundation, San Diego State University, 53
Research in Mathematics and Science Education (CRMSE), Center
for, 29
Research lecture, Albert W. Johnson, 10
Research promotion, 10
Residence requirement for doctoral degree, 75
Residency determination, 35
Residence halls, 45
Review board (IRB), Institutional, 10
Rhetoric and writing studies, 380
certificate, 381
courses, 381
faculty, 380
requirements for M.A., 381
Road Scholar, 52
Russian, 384
courses, 384
faculty, 384
Safety and security report, 66
San Diego State University
Press, 53
Research Foundation, 53
Satisfactory progress grade (See Report in progress grade, 60)
Schedule adjustment policy, 32, 61, 82
Scholarships and awards, 42
School counseling, concentration in, 187
School Nurse Services Credential, 331
School Psychology
credential, 190
Ed.S., 175
Science
course, 422
Sciences, College of, 27
Second bachelor’s degree, 34
Second master’s degree or doctoral degree, 34
Secondary curriculum and instruction, concentration in, 182
Sharp Healthcare Professional Education and Research Institute, 24
Smart classrooms, 53
Index
Smoke free policy, 66
Social Equity Technical Assistance, Center for, 20
Social Policy Institute, 24
Social Science Research Laboratory (SSRL), 16
Social security number, use of, 32
Social work, 385
certificate, 390
courses, 390
credential, 390
faculty, 385
Ph.D., 389
requirements for M.S.W., 385
requirements for M.S.W./J.D., 387
requirements for M.S.W./M.P.H., 369, 388
Sociology, 393
courses, 394
faculty, 393
requirements for M.A., 394
Spanish, 396
courses, 397
faculty, 396
requirements for M.A., 396
Special education (see Education, 171)
concentration in, 178, 182
courses, 220
faculty, 220
specialist credentials, 200, 403
Special programs and services, 50
Special sessions, 67, 424
Special topics courses, 82
Speech communication
(see Communication, 152)
Speech, language, and hearing sciences, 399
certificates and licensure, 403
courses, 404
credential, 402
faculty, 399
Ph.D., 400
requirements for M.A., 400
Speech-language pathology, concentration in, 400
Speech pathology and audiology
(see Speech, language, and hearing sciences, 399)
clinic, 51
Sports business management (see Business administration, 120)
Sports clubs, 51
Statistics, 407
concentration in, 157
courses, 408
faculty, 407
requirements for M.S., 407
Stop out, one-semester, 62
Student assistants, 9
Student complaint procedure, 68
Student conduct and grievances, 63, 64
Student Disability Services (SDS), 46
Student government, 50
Student Health Services, 46
Student life, v
Student Life and Leadership, 48
Student research committee, 11
Student Rights and Responsibilities, 48
Student services, 44
Studio arts, concentration in, 91
Study list limits, 67
Study of Women in Television and Film, Center for the, 26
Summer term study, 8
Supply chain management (see Business administration, 120)
Surf Research, Center for, 26
Sycuan Institute on Government Gaming, 26
Taxation (see Business administration, 120)
Teacher education (see Education, 171)
certificate, 203
concentrations in, 182, 183, 184, 185
courses, 223
faculty, 223
Teaching and service credentials, 189
Teaching Critical Thinking and Creativity, Center for, 20
Technology transfer office, 11
Telecommunications and film (see Television, film and new media
production, 410)
Television, film and new media production, 410
courses, 411
faculty, 410
requirements for M.A., 411
Testing Services, 48
Theatre arts, 413
courses, 415
faculty, 413
requirements for M.A., 414
requirements for M.F.A., 415
Theses in foreign languages, 73
Thesis committee, 72
Thesis embargo, 73
Thesis extension (799B), 82
Thesis, Plan A and Non-Thesis, Plan B, 72
Thesis submission, 73
Title IX, 57, 58, 59
TOEFL/IELTS requirements, 33
Topics courses, 421
Transcripts, 34, 66
Transfer, extension, and foreign university credit, 67
Transportation, 53
Trustees, Board of, 432
Tuition assistance program for out-of-state and foreign students, 42
Tuition fees, 37, 38
Unit or credit hour, 82
Unit requirements, 75
University copyrights and patents committee (UCPC), 11
University grants program (UGP), 11
University policies, 56
Upper division and graduate topics courses, 421
Urban School Transformation, National Center for, 21
Veterans, 9, 54
Viejas Arena, 50
Visualization (Viz) Center, 29
Watershed science, concentration in, 261
Watershed Science Institute (WSI), 11, 30
Welcome to SDSU, i
Withdrawal grade, 61
Withdrawals
official, 62
retroactively, 62
unofficial, 62
Women in Television and Film, Center for Study of, 26
Women’s studies, 418
certificate, 419
courses, 419
faculty, 418
requirements for M.A., 419
World Affairs, Charles Hostler
Institute on, 13
Writing competency, 73
Zoology (see Biology, 106)
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