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The purpose of this course is to explore the social, political, economic and cultural environment of the Africana community in the United States. In addition, students will examine the influence of race on Africana people’s social and historical development. Course content seeks to investigate how the Africana community in the United States has advanced and shaped the social and political landscape of the nation. The course also focuses on the modes in which the Africana community in the United State establishes and maintains its cultural space.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Faraji
Fee: $954
CRN: 17051
Survey course that introduces students to both African literature and culture. Provides students with an opportunity to study and appreciate major African political, cultural, and historical issues and experiences through the lenses of African literature.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Mwesigire
Fee: $954
CRN: 17052
Explores the dismantling of the overt practice of segregation by exploring the roles of the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement, as well as the literature, art and music which contributed to their vitality.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Fisher
Fee: $954
CRN: 17053
Theoretical and historical perspectives on issues pertaining to disability studies/research. The course explores cultural concepts of "normalcy" and "disability" and reviews ethnographic contexts of disability in a variety of communities in the United States and the world.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Armstrong
Fee: $954
CRN: 17057
Examines basic themes and key issues in the Study of Asian Americans. Interdisciplinary survey of immigration history, community formation, and development of ethnic identities through the arts, literature, music, multimedia and internet, cultural festivals, scholarship. and student and community organizations.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Lacanlale
Fee: $954
CRN: 17058
Examination of diverse Asian Pacific cultures and history through art, music, and written and oral literatures. Analyzes the contributions of past and present artists, musicians/composers, and writers to the establishment and challenging of cultural identities in a globalized and mass-mediated world.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Daily
Fee: $954
CRN: 17059
Learning to perceive art through discussion of selected historical periods, development of a descriptive vocabulary, and observation of actual works of art. Introduction to theories of interpretation and evaluation.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Scarborough
Fee: $954
CRN: 17103
Prerequisite:
The course introduces tools and techniques that are used to produce effective business communication, both oral and written. You will learn specific skills that can be used in the business world to convey thoughts, ideas and recommendations to coworkers and superiors, while enhancing your professional image and chances for future success. Emphasis will be placed on the job packet: resumes cover letters, references and thank you letters.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/02/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Sheu
Fee: $318
CRN: 17101
Prerequisite:
The course introduces tools and techniques that are used to produce effective business communication, both oral and written. You will learn specific skills that can be used in the business world to convey thoughts, ideas and recommendations to coworkers and superiors, while enhancing your professional image and chances for future success. Emphasis will be placed on drafting, revising and polishing professional business documents.
Dates: 1/5/26—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Williams
Fee: $318
CRN: 17104
A non-mathematical treatment of the basic principles of chemistry and their application to various facets of life in a highly technological society.
Note: Please contact Dr. Sturm via e-mail at nsturm@csudh.edufor more information.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Sturm
Fee: $954
CRN: 17074
The course examines musical expressions of Chicano and Latino peoples in the present geographical boundaries of the United States. The course emphasizes the intercultural dynamics in the formation of Chicano and Latino music which incorporates African, American, Native American, and European roots.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Cantero
Fee: $954
CRN: 17111
The course broadens the social, cultural, and political scope of Chicano and Latino communities in the United States which include Puerto Rican, Cuban, Caribbean, and Central and South American peoples. the historical experiences of these diverse communities will be examined.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Gutierrez
Fee: $954
CRN: 17112
Course explores contemporary cultural and historical narratives by and about Native American Chicana women in the U.S. Through poetry, short stories, and narratives the class will analyze the histories of colonial exploitation, historical memories, gender oppression, and marginalization.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Rivas
Fee: $954
CRN: 17113
A critical overview of media culture including newspapers, magazines, film, radio, television, popular music, advertising, public relations, and the Internet. Focuses on building critical media literacy skills by developing a concrete understanding of media history, media analysis, the structure of media industries and their major players and products.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Cheever
Fee: $954
CRN: 17060
Provides an introduction to information technology, systems concepts, and application software. Covers system components and relationships, cost/value and quality of information, and package software solutions. Includes basic skills related to operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet software, and the Internet
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Eyadat
Fee: $954
CRN: 17102
Introduction to dance in America through viewing of dance films, videotapes and live performances. Applications of aesthetic perception and criticism skills to determine artistic value of ballet, modern, jazz and tap dance performances.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Ocampo
Fee: $954
CRN: 17096
Study of developmentally appropriate creative movement experiences for children. Examination of teaching methodology designed to develop foundational movement skills, artistic exploration of movement elements, improvisational techniques, imagination and creativity, and how these learning activities can be taught across the curriculum.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Carreon
Fee: $954
CRN: 17097
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in is recommended
Volcanoes, earthquakes, oceanic processes and continental drift. Rock and mineral identification is enhanced by concurrent enrollment in EAR 101. Meets certain general studies requirements, is fundamental to the Geology major, and has wide-ranging applications in art, commerce, public policy, and science. Field Trip.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: M-T-W-Th
Times: 8:30am-12:15pm
Location: NSM B234
Instructor: Cummings
Fee: $318
CRN: 17061
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division General Education
Examines the impact of natural events on human activities and vice versa. Mankind's uneasy relationship with atmosphere, oceans and not-so-solid Earth. Examines the study of earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, landslides, tsunamis, climate change, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: MWF + online
Times: 6:00PM-9:00PM + online
Location: NSM C-221 + online
Instructor: Keyantash
Fee: $954
CRN: 17062
This class is about analyzing and understanding individual consumers and firm behavior, so we answer questions like how consumers react to changes in prices and preferences and how firms make decisions about what price to charge for their goods and whether or not to stay in business. Put together, we can analyze markets for food, textbooks, illegal music downloads, educational services, etc.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: El Hag
Fee: $954
CRN: 17054
Introductory macroeconomic theory; national income accounting, national income determination, monetary and fiscal policy.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Martinez
Fee: $954
CRN: 17055
A study of the ideals, creeds, institutions, and behavior of the peoples of the United States . Meets the State requirement in U.S. History.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Archibald
Fee: $954
CRN: 17063
Explores the early development of societies around the world and their increasing interactions to 1500. Reviews the rise of cities and empires, and major political, social, economic and cultural developments prior to the moden period.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: O'Mara
Fee: $954
CRN: 17064
Historical trends, movements, and patterns of global immigration to the United States . Topics of study include: motives for immigration; anti-immigration sentiments and activities; legal and political responses; role of distinctive cultural groups; assimilation and nonconformity.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Johnson
Fee: $954
CRN: 17065
Course examines how cultural producers have used various popular mediums including art, music, theater, literature, oral traditions, and televisions to articulate identities and to challenge hegemonic discourses of class, race, ethnicity, and gender as well as the structural inequalities they support.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Yoon
Fee: $954
CRN: 17066
The historical analysis of films as manuscripts and source materials for social and intellectual thought in the twentieth century. Emphasis to vary from semester to semester, for example: Film as History: The Great Depression; or Film as History: Latin America. Winter 2026 topic will be Native Americans.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Jeffers
Fee: $954
CRN: 17067
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division Humanities requirements.
Bridges humanities and scientific representations of health and illness; multicultural perceptions of health practices and practitioners; value of humanities for SDGs and humanizing clinical practice; arts for health. Addresses self-mutilation, race and medicine, cancer, music therapy, cloning, neurodiversity, planetary health.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Fitzsimmons
Fee: $954
CRN: 17068
Prerequisite:
This course critically applies human services theories on the assessment of human behavior in the biological, psychological and social development of people over their lifespan with special focus on diversity such as race, gender, class, and disabilities.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Phan
Fee: $954
CRN: 17098
Examines the history of climate science and how acceptance and denial of science impacts the geopolitical landscape, including personal, regional, national, and global responsibility to implement a transition to a just and sustainable future on a finite planet.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Valdez-Rangel
Fee: $954
CRN: 17069
Each topic for this course examines an important issue in the Humanities, using a methodology incorporating multiple disciplines and placing the content in a historical and cultural context.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Perez
Fee: $954
CRN: 17070
Prerequisites: Fulfillment of ELM requirement
Analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and use of tests and other assessment methods in physical education. Application of statistical procedures. Fee required.
Dates: 1/5/26—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Ernst
Fee: $954
CRN: 17114
Prerequisite:
Study of the nature of the human being as a continuum of body, mind and spirit integration. Examination of how the areas of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, sociology, psychology, and spirituality fuse and the idea of a holistic lifestyle emerges.
Dates: 1/5/26—1/14/26
Days: M-T-W-Th-F
Times: 8:30am—12:30pm
Location: NSM D123
Instructor: Hancock
Fee: $954
CRN: 17108
Prerequisite: , , , ; corequisite: KIN 462L
A theoretical and clinical basis for implementation and intervention of therapeutic exercise; understanding the basic principles and effects of the variety of therapeutic exercise techniques; and designing therapeutic exercise programs.
Dates: 1/5/26—1/14/26
Days: M-W-Th-F
Times: 11:45am—1:00pm
Location: SBS A210
Instructor: Cheatham
Fee: $954
CRN: 17109
Prerequisite: , , , ; corequisite: KIN 462
A theoretical and clinical basis for implementation and intervention of therapeutic exercise; understanding the basic principles and effects of the variety of therapeutic exercise techniques; and designing therapeutic exercise programs.
Dates: 1/5/26—1/14/26
Days: M-W-Th-F
Times: 8:00am—11:30am
Location: SBS A210
Instructor: Cheatham
Fee: $0
CRN: 17110
Explores the various ways people and institutions in the Americas define success, with the underlying question, does one have to sacrifice one's values to achieve success.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: McGarvey
Fee: $954
CRN: 17088
Prerequisite: Fulfillment of ELM requirement
A practical course in probability and statistics including such topics as the binomial and normal distributions, confidence intervals, t, F, and chi-square tests, linear regression and correlation, and conditional probability. Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Reasoning Requirement.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: M-T-W-Th-F
Times: 6:00—8:55pm
Location: SBS E116
Instructor: Perez
Fee: $954
CRN: 17056
Introduction to the music of African Americans from roots in African cultural practice to current day. Musical genres include blues, spirituals, gospel, jazz, classical, R&B, soul, funk, hip-hop, rap, etc. the course is designed for music and non-music majors.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Ojakovo
Fee: $954
CRN: 17089
Critical examination of perennial philosophical issues such as the nature of philosophy, the existence of God, free will, truth. Both Western and non-Western perspectives are discussed. Gives student understanding of his/her societal context. Essays as well as exams.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Greenspan
Fee: $954
CRN: 17106
Prerequisite(s): Students must complete Areas 1 & 2 before enrolling in upper division GE courses.
Introduction to psychological, medical, cultural, and ethical aspects of death and dying. A cross-cultural approach to perceptions of death and dying, how and why they have changed over time, how various authors, poets, and artists represent death and dying.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Kwon
Fee: $954
CRN: 17107
A study of contemporary political institutions, with emphasis on the philosophy, structure, and behavior of the American political system, including the State of California. Meets State requirement in U.S. Constitution and California State and Local government.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Hallenbrook
Fee: $954
CRN: 17084
A study of contemporary political institutions, with emphasis on the philosophy, structure, and behavior of the American political system, including the State of California. Meets State requirement in U.S. Constitution and California State and Local government.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Russo
Fee: $954
CRN: 17085
An introduction to the techniques of quantitative political analysis, including the design, execution and analysis of research.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Chang
Fee: $954
CRN: 17085
An introduction to psychology emphasizing the personal, cognitive and social development and functioning of the individual, and the influence of both physiological and social factors. Consideration of basic concepts and applications.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Merz
Fee: $954
CRN: 17075
Advanced study of the relationship between the brain and behavior. Focus on neuroanatomy,psychology,pharmacology and their application to cognition, emotion, learning, motivation, attention, executive function, perception and memory. Analysis of model organism and their application to neurodegenerative disease and the neurobiology of mental illness. Foundational experiments and recent discoveries in the filed will be reviewed and discussed with a focus on how these findigns relate to broader theories in the field.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Vieira
Fee: $954
CRN: 17076
An introduction to theory and research in human information processing. Topics include attention, memory, neuro-cognition, mental representation, imagery, problem solving, reasoning, language, and other higher mental processes
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Barrett
Fee: $954
CRN: 17077
A broad survey of theories and research areas in social psychology, including such topics as aggression, prejudice, person perception, leadership and conformity.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Staff
Fee: $954
CRN: 17078
The cognitive, psychological and social development of the child from birth to adolescence. Fieldwork at discretion of instructor.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Hurtado-Ortiz
Fee: $954
CRN: 17079
The causes and manifestations of abnormal behavior. Field study and case study.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Victor
Fee: $954
CRN: 17080
Course will cover the physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality. The origin and treatment of sexual dysfunction will also be discussed.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Paxton
Fee: $954
CRN: 17081
An in-depth analysis and application of psychological principles and research in motivation, psychophysiology, personality, cognition and emotion in sport settings.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Justiniani
Fee: $954
CRN: 17087
Prerequisite:
An overview of psychology in the clinical situation. The scope, ethics, theories and methods of clinical psychology.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Kennix
Fee: $954
CRN: 17082
Prerequisites: , , and or and senior standing.
The theme of this course is Forensic and Legal psychology. We will be covering topics such as eyewitness memory, false confessions, lie detection, the insanity defense, the death penalty, etc. Senior seminar is designed to integrate previous work and experience by emphasizing the application of theoretical models and research designs and the relationship among theory, research, and the dissemination of research findings. This is a writing intense course, so you will be writing a 15-page research proposal.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Turner
Fee: $954
CRN: 17083
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division General Studies Science requirements
An assessment of the interrelationships of Science and Technology. Study of the development of technological advances and the scientific principles behind them.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/9/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Rodriguez
Fee: $954
CRN: 17071
Prerequisite: Corequisite: SOC 305-42
Examination of methods employed in the investigation of sociological phenomena. Consideration of the research process as a whole, including quantitative and qualitative techniques. Includes supplemental workshop.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Wagner-Huang
Fee: $1,272
CRN: 17090
Prerequisite: Corequisite: SOC 305-41
Examination of methods employed in the investigation of sociological phenomena. Consideration of the research process as a whole, including quantitative and qualitative techniques. Includes supplemental workshop.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Wagner-Huang
Fee: $0
CRN: 17091
Corequisite: SOC 309-42
Introduction to basic research and presentational skills of sociology and social and behavioral sciences. Skills development in research and writing, using library and other data sources, organizing projects, writing reports.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Shakib
Fee: $954
CRN: 17092
Corequisite: SOC 309-41
Introduction to basic research and presentational skills of sociology and social and behavioral sciences. Skills development in research and writing, using library and other data sources, organizing projects, writing reports.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Shakib
Fee: $0
CRN: 17093
Study of the social processes and structural patterns affecting contemporary family life in American society.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Pinto
Fee: $954
CRN: 17094
Theories of the genesis of crime: patterns of criminal behavior; nature of criminal organizations; analysis of relationship of crime to the social structure; criminal statistics and crime rates: police and the criminal justice system.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: McCurn
Fee: $954
CRN: 17095
Evaluation of the construct of love using historical, aesthetic, and social perspectives, how it defines psychological patterns, develops styles in literature, is the center of some philosophical approaches, and is linked to values and ethical definitions in contemporary movements.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Gomez
Fee: $954
CRN: 17072
Appreciation of the performing arts of television, film, and live theatre through the viewing of films and videotapes, as well as attendance at plays and musicals.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Buckley
Fee: $954
CRN: 17099
Basic oral communication skills, with practice in variety of speech-oriented situations.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Leonard
Fee: $954
CRN: 17100
Introduces students to Women's Studies. Students learn about gender from a multicultural, multiracial feminist and global perspective. Emphasis is on women's history; gender, culture and nation; social institutions; sexuality, sexism and violence; and local and transnational women's movements. This course is restricted to 1st time Freshman going through the First Year Experience.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Mendoza Diaz
Fee: $954
CRN: 17073
Examines representation of the witch and witchcraft in literature and culture in different historical periods and cultures.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Smith
Fee: $954
CRN: 17115
Introduces issues that feminist theory poses for the analysis of film and culture. it focuses on women's contributions to, and representations in, film.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Brandt
Fee: $954
CRN: 17116
This cross-cultural, interdisciplinary course introduces students to women's issues as these interface with race and class. Students will recognize, analyze and evaluate the socio-political and economic forces that affect women's lives through a critical examination of race, class and gender.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Villanueva
Fee: $954
CRN: 17117
Focuses on women's labor participation in the family and society. Topics include women in professional and domestic labor markets, the politics of mothering and maternal labor, sex work, family policies, labor rights, wage gaps, and invisible work.
Dates: 12/23/25—1/14/26
Days: online
Times: online
Location: online
Instructor: Singh
Fee: $954
CRN: 17118
Schedule subject to change at any time | Last updated: 10/21/25