Cal State East Bay Catalog 2008-2009

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Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs
 * Graduate Programs
 * Online Programs
 * Certificate Programs
 * Academic Organization
Graduate Programs

Cal State East Bay offers 30 master's degrees in 31 fields (in addition to the Interdisciplinary Studies Major). The university also offers a doctoral program (Ed.D. in Educational LeadershipFootnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG). Other programs lead to teaching, specialist, pupil personnel services, and administrative services credentials; and to certificates.
 
 
Graduate Degrees and Options
 
Anthropology, M.A.
Biological Science, M.S.
Biostatistics, M.S.
Business Administration, M.B.A.
Accounting Option
Business Economics Option
E-Business Option
Entrepreneurship Option
Finance Option
Human Resources Management Option
Information Technology Management Option
International Business Option
Management Option
Marketing Management Option
Operations and Materials Management Option
Strategic Management Option
Supply Chain Management Option
Taxation Option
Business Administration, M.S.
Information Technology Management Option
Chemistry, M.S.Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Biochemistry Option
Computer Networks, M.S.
Computer Science, M.S.
Construction Management, M.S.Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Counseling, M.S.Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Clinical Child/School Psychology Option
Marriage and Family Therapy Option
Economics, M.A.
Economic Development and Comparative Systems Option
General Economics Option
International Economics Option
Labor Economics Option
Monetary Economics Option
Public Sector Economics Option
Education, M.S.
Curriculum Option
Educational Technology Leadership Option
Online Teaching and Learning OptionFootnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Reading Instruction Option
Educational Leadership, M.S.
Urban Teacher Leadership Option
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Engineering Management, M.S.
English, M.A.Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Teaching English as a Second Language Option
Geography, M.A.
Geology, M.S.Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Environmental Geology Option
Health Care Administration, M.S.
Administration of Healthy Communities Option
Management and Change in Health Care Option
History, M.A.Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Public History Option
Teaching Option
Interdisciplinary Studies, M.A.
Interdisciplinary Studies, M.S.
Kinesiology, M.S.
Exercise Physiology Option
Professional Perspectives Option
Skill Acquisition and Sport Psychology Option
Sports Humanities Option
Marine Science, M.S.
Mathematics, M.S.
Option I
Option II (Mathematics Teaching)
Option III (Applied Mathematics)
Multimedia, M.A.
Music, M.A.
Public Administration, M.P.A.
Health Care Administration Option
Organizational Change Option
Public Human Resource Management Option
Public Management Option
Public Policy Development Option
Recreation Management, M.S.Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Social Work, M.S.W.
Sociology, M.A.
Special Education, M.S.
Mild-Moderate Option
Moderate-Severe Option
Speech Communication, M.A.
Speech Pathology and Audiology, M.S.
Statistics, M.S.
Actuarial Statistics Option
Biostatistics Option
Computational Statistics Option
Mathematical Statistics Option
Theoretical and Applied Statistics
Taxation, M.S.
 
 
Concord Campus Graduate Degrees and Credentials
 
Business Administration, M.B.A.
Finance Option
Management Option
Counseling, M.S.
Marriage and Family Therapy Option
Education, M.S.
Curriculum Option
Educational Leadership, M.S.
Public Administration, M.P.A.
Social Work, M.S.W.
 
Credentials
Multiple Subject
Single Subject
Preliminary Administrative Services
 
 
Credential Programs
 
Fast-Track Liberal Studies/Multiple Subject Teaching
Clinical Rehabilitative Services in Language,
Speech and Hearing
Education Specialist, Levels I and II
Mild-Moderate Disabilities
Moderate-Severe Disabilities
Education Specialist Internship, Level I
Mild-Moderate Disabilities
Moderate-Severe Disabilities
Internship in Administrative Services
Multiple Subject Teaching
Multiple Subject with Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development Emphasis (BCLAD)
Preliminary Administrative Services
Professional Administrative Services
Pupil Personnel
School Counseling
School Psychology
Reading and Language Arts Specialist
Single Subject Teaching
 
Online Programs

Education, M.S.
Online Teaching and Learning OptionFootnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Certificate Programs

 
The criteria for regular certificate programs are described in the Certificate Programs chapter. Special Certificates are described in the Interdisciplinary Studies chapter.
 
Applied Statistics
Biotechnology
Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD)
Children's Literature
Educational Technology Leadership
Engineering Management
Graduate Economics Studies
Mathematical Statistics
Reading
Quality Management (Engineering)
Taxation
Academic Organization

California State University, East Bay is organized into four colleges: Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS); Business and Economics; Education and Allied Studies; and Science. Each college has significant responsibility for its own curricula, faculties, students, and budgets. The college dean, aided by an associate dean and an administrative assistant, is the chief administrative officer of each college. (The names of these officers appear in the University Administration section.) The Deans' offices are located as follows: Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, first floor of the Music and Business Building (885-3161); Business and Economics, fourth floor of the Valley Business and Technology Building (885-3291); Education and Allied Studies, first floor of the Art and Education Building (885-3072); and Science, first floor of the North Science Building (885-3441). The M.A. in Multimedia and the M.A./M.S. Interdisciplinary Studies programs are administered by the Associate Vice President of Academic Programs and Graduate Studies, on the eighth floor of Warren Hall (885-3286).
 
Academic Organization Chart
The Academic Organization chart at the beginning of the "Undergraduate Programs" section of the printed Catalog is also available as a PDF document suitable for printing (16 KB) in the online University Catalog. The chart indicates the departments and programs of each college and the interdisciplinary programs. [You may need a viewer, Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher, from Adobe (http://www.adobe.com) in order to display the PDF document in the online Catalog.]
 
 
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
The College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences is the largest in the university and includes 18 departments. It embraces the creative arts, the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and several applied disciplines.
 
Master's Degrees
Anthropology (M.A.)
English (M.A.)
Geography (M.A.)
Health Care Administration (M.S.)
History (M.A.)
Music (M.A.)
Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Social Work (M.S.W.)
Sociology (M.A.)
Speech Communication (M.A.)
Speech Pathology and Audiology (M.S.)
 
Credentials
Fast-Track Liberal Studies/Multiple Subject Teaching
Clinical Rehabilitative Services in Language Speech and Hearing
 
 
College of Business and Economics
 
Mission Statement:
The mission of the College of Business and Economics is to prepare students to make ethical choices and succeed in a dynamic business environment shaped by the challenges of a competitive global economy, emerging technologies, and diverse stakeholders.
 
Values
The College of Business and Economics values learning in an academic environment that is inclusive and student-centered. We value engagement in the business and economic life of the communities we serve - locally, regionally, and globally. We value research, critical and creative thinking, effective communication, ethical decision-making, and multi-cultural competence. We value the open exchange of ideas and viewpoints.
 
Vision
We strive to be known for:
• Outstanding academic programs, recognized for their excellence
• Outstanding faculty scholarship
• Curricula that foster active student participation through applied learning, research, and community service
• High academic standards along with services and support that ensure each student the opportunity for success
• A learning-centered experience where teaching is lively and engaging and individual differences are appreciated
• Dedication to open-minded inquiry, especially with regard to major business, economic and global issues
• Programs and opportunities for students to pursue international business programs
• A welcoming college atmosphere that is responsive to the unique needs of our CBE community
• An inclusive CBE community where students, faculty, and staff from vastly different backgrounds collaborate - creating and sustaining a vibrant learning community
• An array of activities that promote students' success and professional development
• Graduates who are innovative and effective problem solvers, skilled in organizing and expressing their ideas
• Engagement in and essential contributions to the economic well-being of our region and communities
 
The graduate programs in Business Administration are accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
 
Master's Degrees
Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Business Administration (M.S.)
Economics (M.A.)
Taxation (M.S.)
 
Certificate Programs
Graduate Economics Studies
Taxation Certificate
 
 
College of Education and Allied Studies
The mission of the College of Education and Allied Studies is to prepare collaborative leaders, committed to social justice and democracy, who will influence a highly technological and diverse world.
 
The college offers programs for the professional preparation of teachers and service personnel in schools, colleges, and community agencies. Advanced preparation and graduate degrees are designed to expand the knowledge base of students, upgrade professional skills, and/or prepare students for doctoral study.
 
The professional education programs of the college are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the National Association of School Psychologists.
 
The College also offers programs at the Concord Campus in Concord through the Departments of Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Teacher Education. Specific program information may be obtained by contacting these departments.
 
Doctoral Program
Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
 
Master's Degrees
Counseling (M.S.)
Education (M.S.)
Educational Leadership (M.S.)
Kinesiology (M.S.)
Recreation Management (M.S.)Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Special Education (M.S.)
 
Credentials/Licenses
Programs to prepare teachers, marriage and family therapists (M.F.T.), counselors, school psychologists, school counselors, special educators, supervisors and administrators have been approved by the State Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Information regarding specific requirements for each credential is available through the appropriate department.
 
1. Basic Teaching Credential Programs
 
• Multiple Subject
The multiple subject program enables credential holders to teach all subjects in elementary or middle school. In addition, a Blended Liberal Studies/credential program is offered.
 
• Single Subject, which enables the credential holder to teach one or more of the approved single subjects
 
• TED/SPED
Joint Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Credential in the areas of Mild-Moderate or Moderate-Severe Disabilities
 
2. Specialist Credential Programs. These credentials are to be obtained concurrent with, or subsequent to, obtaining a basic credential.
 
• Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential
 
• Education Specialist Credentials, Levels I and II
Mild-Moderate Disabilities
Moderate-Severe Disabilities
 
• Education Specialist Internship Credential, Level I
Mild-Moderate Disabilities
Moderate-Severe Disabilities
 
3. Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development (BCLAD) Credential Program
 
4. Service Credential Programs
 
• Preliminary Administrative Services
 
• Internship Credential in Administrative Services
 
• Professional Administrative Services
 
• Pupil Personnel
a. School Counseling Internship Credential
b. School Counseling Credential/(M.F.T.)
c. School Psychology Internship Credential
d. School Psychology Credential/(M.F.T.)
e. Marriage and Family Therapist (M.F.T.)
 
Certificate Programs
Children's Literature
Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD)
Educational Technology Leadership
Reading
 
 
College of Science
The College of Science offers programs that provide a broad education in the physical, life, and health sciences; and in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. The career flexibility available to science students is one of the main advantages of a degree in the science area. The Master of Science programs are designed to allow students who possess appropriate qualifications to deepen their level of knowledge, upgrade their professional skills, and prepare for doctoral study.
 
Master's Degrees
Biological Science (M.S.)
Biostatistics (M.S.)
Chemistry (M.S.)
Computer Networks (M.S.)
Computer Science (M.S.)
Construction Management (M.S.)Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG
Engineering Management (M.S.)
Geology (M.S.)
Mathematics (M.S.)
Marine Science (M.S.)
Statistics (M.S.)
 
Certificate Programs
Applied Statistics
Biotechnology
Engineering Management
Mathematical Statistics
Quality Management (Engineering)
 
 
Interdisciplinary Programs
The interschool graduate interdisciplinary programs are administered by the Associate Vice President of Academic Programs and Graduate Studies.
 
Master's Degrees
Multimedia (M.A.)
Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A., M.S.)
Option in Online Teaching and Learning
(M.S. in Education)
 
Certificate Program
Special Certificate
Footnotes

Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG  Pending state and WASC approval.
 
Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG  It is not necessary to select an option for these degrees.
 
Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG  See quarterly bulletin of Extended and Continuing Education for classes offered each quarter.
 
If you are a California resident, please see Education Online Program for more information, schedule, and course descriptions.
 
If you reside outside of California, please see Online Teaching and Learning.
 
Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG  Pending state approval.
 
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