Concentration Blocks Overview

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IDS Block 1: Special Education

Special Education Core Courses

  • ED101 Introduction to Teaching and Learning ……………………….. 3
  • ED202 Curriculum Instruction & Learning Theory …………………. 3
  • ED301 Cultural & Linguistic Diversity in Teaching …………………. 3
  • P321 History and Philosophies of Education ……………………….. 3
  • ED332 Expl Disab & Special Needs Through Lit ……………………. 3

Total units required for concentration ……………………………………………………. 15

Complementary Special Education Courses

  • ART330 Integrating Discipline-Based Art into the Elementary Classroom …………………………………………………………………….. 3
  • ESL351 Language Acquisition for Teachers ……………………………… 3
  • H332 California: Past and Present …………………………………………. 3
  • KIN415 Elementary P.E. Components & Techniques ………………. 3
  • MU431 Music Components & Techniques for Elementary Teachers ……………………………………………………………………….. 3
  • PS242 Earth Science ……………………………………………………………….. 3
  • PS261 Physical Science ……………………………………………………………. 3
IDS Block 2: Engineering/Computer Science

Engineering/Computer Science Core Courses

  • CS121P Introduction to Computer Programming …………………….. 3
  • CS132S Data Structures & Algorithms ……………………………………… 3
  • CS202H Computer Hardware …………………………………………………….. 3
  • CS312N Networking Principles & Architecture …………………………. 3
  • CS321O Operating Systems ……………………………………………………….. 3
  • CS342D Database Management Systems …………………………………… 3

Total units required for concentration ……………………………………………………. 18

Complementary Engineering/Computer Science Courses

  • CS301A Computer Organization & Architecture ………………………. 3
  • CS311C Cloud Administration …………………………………………………… 3
  • CS321P Programming Languages & Theory ……………………………… 3
  • CS322E Software Engineering …………………………………………………… 3
  • CS321X Linux ……………………………………………………………………………. 3
  • CS341W Web Application Development ……………………………………. 3
  • CS351S Computer Security I …………………………………………………….. 3
  • CS392M Project Management & Enterprise Software ……………….. 3
IDS Blocks 3 & 4

Block 3: Interdisciplinary Focus (18 units) will be developed by the student along with their advisor and department chair approval. It must include the Internship and Capstone course.

Block 4: For students who desire to add an additional concentration of study to their program, an optional Block 4 may be chosen. If a Block 4 is chosen, the Course 1 and Course 2 electives from Block 3 will be deemed fulfilled.