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Psychology
  

  • PSYCH 197 Internship: Psychology

    3 unit(s)
    Provides supervised work experience in psychology. Job and learning objectives are developed in conjunction with the department chair. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • PSYCH 198A-ZZ Special Topics In Psychology

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in psychology. Topics will be selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • PSYCH 199 Directed Study in Psychology

    1-3 unit(s)
    Individual study of a selected topic under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per semester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • PSYCH 302 Lifespan Development: Theories and Applications for Therapists

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the psychological, therapeutic and health implications developmental issues have on individuals, couples and family relationships; and the biological, social, cognitive and psychological aspects of aging. Cultural understandings of human development will be covered along with the impact of financial and social stress on human development. Therapeutic implications including long-term care, end of life and grief issues will be covered.


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  • PSYCH 304 Cross-Cultural Aspects of Psychology

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the effects of culture and ethnicity on psychology and behavior. Students will examine the cultural traits and values of various cultural groups in the United States. Implications for work and organizational environments and for counseling will be explored.


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  • PSYCH 306 Group Models of Counseling

    3 unit(s)
    Provides an overview of group psychotherapy. In this course, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in and lead therapy groups. Content includes a survey of group-counseling theories, techniques, and research; discussion of professional, ethical, and clinical issues in group practice; review of the developmental stages of groups; and practice as group members and as leader. Experiential practice is incorporated throughout.


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  • PSYCH 308 Applied Psychological Research

    3 unit(s)
    This course is designed to help students think critically about practical questions related to human behavior and thought processes. The course will introduce students to an array of methodological tools psychologists use in their research – from the basics of scientific inquiry, ethical conduct, and controlled observation to co-relational, experimental, and applied approaches to research. Throughout, students will learn research methods within the context of classic and contemporary studies from diverse areas of psychology.


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  • PSYCH 320 Therapeutic Communication and Counseling Skills

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the specialized communication skills used in the practice of counseling. Students will study basic counseling skills, interventions and the use of the psychological interview as an assessment tool.


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  • PSYCH 321 Psychopathology

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the paradigms of mental and emotional dysfunction. Emphasizes the clinical techniques and professional practices used in the evaluation of individual psychological disturbance. Case studies will be used to examine different disorders and to learn how to use the DSM-5.


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  • PSYCH 323 Psychodynamic Models of Counseling

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the major traditional and contemporary psychodynamic models of counseling and psychotherapy. These are concerned with the conscious, subconscious, unconscious and subjective constructions of life experiences. Students will learn how to work with individuals using these models, paying attention to the models’ principles of change and techniques, and their underlying theoretical rationale. Students will also learn to develop clinical case formulations and treatment plans, consider neurological factors that are relevant to counseling practice and outcomes, and modify case formulations and therapeutic interventions in order to consider clients’ cultural and social identities.


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  • PSYCH 324 Child/Adolescent Psychology, Assessment and Treatment

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the issues related to child and adolescent therapy, including assessment. Applies the principles by which a child develops the ability to think, speak, perceive and act and the moral, intellectual and cognitive changes experienced in adolescence to the therapeutic process. Students will learn the different assessment methodologies and therapies used in working with young people.


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  • PSYCH 325 Principles of Couple and Family Counseling

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the major theoretical approaches and therapeutic techniques used in counseling families and couples. Students will study the basic concepts of family systems and learn several methods of intervention.


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  • PSYCH 326 Legal and Ethical Responsibility for Counselors

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the legal and ethical responsibilities of counselors such as confidentiality, privilege, involuntary hospitalization and mandatory reporting. Students will learn the legal obligations of professional practice, laws relating to minors, marriage and the family and professional codes of ethics.


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  • PSYCH 329 The Neuroscience of Counseling and Psychopharmacology

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the neuroscience of counseling and psychopharmacology. Considers recent research and theoretical perspectives on brain functioning, enabling us to understand that all forms of counseling, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy are successful to the extent they change relevant neural circuits in the brain. Also considers the development of the brain and its relationship to psychological well-being and psychopathology. Examines several of the psychological problems individuals experience and the therapeutic interventions employed to address them, informed by our understanding of brain functioning. Major classes of psychotherapeutic medications, the psychiatric problems they address, their underlying neurological mechanisms, indications and contraindications for their use, and side effects are examined. Students learn to use internet databases and reference materials to maintain their knowledge base of these medications. The psychopharmacology of specific cultural and social groups is considered, including women, racial/ethnic groups, children and adolescents and the elderly.


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  • PSYCH 331 Human Sexuality

    1 unit(s)
    Examines human sexuality and sexual development, including dysfunctions and their treatment. Students will study the range of sexual behaviors, including atypical and dysfunctional behaviors; examine sexuality issues related to special populations or groups; and learn processes and techniques of sex therapy.


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  • PSYCH 333 Substance Use, Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction

    1 unit(s)
    Covers the definition, etiology, identification and treatment approaches of substance use, co-occurring disorders and addictions. Prevention, populations with special risk, community resources and the role of people and systems that support or compound use and addiction will be covered. Effects of drug use, and medical and legal aspects will be explored.


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  • PSYCH 334 Relational Abuse: Assessment, Treatment and Reporting

    1 unit(s)
    Prepares students to identify, intervene, report and treat intimate partner and spousal abuse, geriatric abuse, family abuse and child maltreatment. Legal, cultural and psychosocial issues will be covered. Students will learn about current issues and recent research in the area of family violence, trauma and child maltreatment. Prepares students to apply their knowledge to use in a variety of clinical settings.


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  • PSYCH 335 Special Issues in the Treatment of Families

    2 unit(s)
    Equips students with the knowledge and therapeutic tools necessary to work with families encountering special treatment issues including: substance abuse; immigration; illness; end of life and grief; and financial stress and homelessness. Students will also learn how to work with families who have a unique structure or are undergoing change such as same-sex relationships; divorce; single and step-parenting; and adoption. Students will be provided with a theoretical foundation while learning to execute practical therapeutic approaches required when working with a variety of special situations. Corequisite(s): PSYCH 325 .


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  • PSYCH 336 Evidence-Based Practice Treatment

    1 unit(s)
    Explores evidence-based practice treatments, best practices and the areas of emerging research knowledge within a recovery-orientated paradigm. Students will become familiar with specific evidence-based interventions to use for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, including co-occurring disorders. Additional topics of human diversity and legal/ethical concerns will be highlighted throughout the course. Should be taken within the last two trimesters of study. Corequisite(s): PSYCH 321 .


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  • PSYCH 337 Community Mental Health

    3 unit(s)
    Examines principles and skills required to work with adults, youth and families with a diagnosis of serious mental illness using a recovery-oriented paradigm. Specific approaches for engagement, assessment, treatment planning and case management are addressed for meeting needs of consumers with persistent mental illness, trauma histories and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Students will learn how to engage in collaborative treatment, being a member of a multidisciplinary team with various systems of care; including community behavioral health; alcohol and drug service providers; human service agencies; law enforcement/criminal justice; primary care and academic/vocational services. Additional topics of illness prevention, health promotion, human diversity and legal/ethical concerns will be highlighted throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 321 .


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  • PSYCH 339 Cognitive-Behavioral and Short-Term Models of Counseling

    3 unit(s)
    Examines and compares behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and other short-term models of counseling and psychotherapy. Equips students with the tools and evidence-based techniques necessary to help individuals resolve a host of problems presented by their clients. Students will also study behavioral and cognitive-behavioral models of couples and group counseling; learn to develop clinical case formulations and treatment plans; consider neurological factors that are relevant to addressing specific psychological problems; and modify case formulations and adapt therapeutic practice and interventions in order to consider clients’ cultural and social identities, including socioeconomic status.


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  • PSYCH 340 Group Dynamics in Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the theoretical and experiential aspects of group-functioning in organizations and the behavioral, psychological, and social-psychological dynamics of group behavior. Common pitfalls of group-decision making processes, life-cycle theories of group development, influence patterns in groups and the unique challenges of forming cross-cultural and cross-geographical groups will be explored.


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  • PSYCH 341 Organizational Behavior and Process

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the structure, function and performance of organizations and the impact of psychological and sociological variables on the behavior of groups and their members. Students will learn the key relationships between organizational culture, behavior and processes.


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  • PSYCH 342 Organizational Development, Assessment and Intervention

    3 unit(s)
    Explores how systematic organizational interventions are accomplished within complex human networks. Students will learn how to use behavioral science to assess an organization’s current state and discover routes to its improvement. Also covered will be the role of internal and external consultants in intervention and the resulting impact on human behavior and organizational performance.


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  • PSYCH 343 Leadership and the Development of Managerial Excellence

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the nature and role of leadership in organizations. Special emphasis will be devoted to the role of emotional intelligence in organizational effectiveness and managerial excellence. Students will learn through an examination of their own emotional and leadership competencies, and also through readings, cases and group projects.


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  • PSYCH 344 Tests and Measurements

    3 unit(s)
    Prepares students to administer and interpret psychological tests in organizational environments. Students will be exposed to the major psychological assessment tools used to measure organizational performance and effectiveness, as well as tools used for employee selection, placement and training. Students will be able to select tools to perform key I/O duties like job analysis, performance appraisal and feedback, team building, person-environment fit analysis, leadership training and team morale assessment. They also will be able to construct and validate assessment tools and perform data analysis using SPSS to diagnose organizational problems. This course fulfills the test publishers’ educational requirement to purchase testing materials.


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  • PSYCH 345 Organizational Behavior and Development

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the structure, function, and performance of organizations, the impact of psychological and sociological variables on the behaviors of groups and their members, and explores how systematic organizational interventions are accomplished within complex human networks. Students will both learn the key relationships between organizational culture, behavior, and processes and learn how to use behavioral science to assess an organization’s current state and discover routes to its improvement. 


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  • PSYCH 348 Organizational Change

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores the nature and dynamics of change in organizations and its impact on individuals and teams from psychological and social-psychological perspectives. Introduces the discipline of Change Management and the major models associated with its practice. Reviews the skill sets of organizational change agents, best practices for managing resistance to change, and approaches to measuring the impacts of organizational change efforts.


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  • PSYCH 349 Executive Coaching Theory and Practice

    3 unit(s)
    This course highlights the theoretical and practical aspects of the field of executive coaching. Areas of emphasis include the recent growth of executive coaching as a discipline and its place among other employee development practices, attitudinal and behavioral approaches to the coaching process, the measurement of coaching outcomes, ethical considerations in coaching, similarities and differences with psychotherapy, and the skills of an executive coach.


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  • PSYCH 351 Career Counseling and Development

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the expert skills and knowledge used in helping individuals clarify their career and life goals. Students will be introduced to the major career development theories and their application to the world of work. In the process, students will examine issues such as certification and licensure, multicultural counseling, retirement, and dual-career couples. Students will learn how to assess interest and ability and how to access occupational and educational information sources.


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  • PSYCH 352 Structure, Theory and Ethics of Conflict Resolution

    3 unit(s)
    Explores professional conflict resolution and mediation as an emerging means of problem solving in family, industrial, environmental and business law. Students will examine the theoretical framework of dispute resolution and its relationship to the traditional justice system, and explore related ethical issues.


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  • PSYCH 353 Conflict Resolution: Skills and Techniques

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the skills and techniques necessary for conflict mediation. Students will learn communication techniques, problem identification and disagreement management skills, techniques for achieving agreement or settlement and intake skills.


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  • PSYCH 354 Consulting Skills

    3 unit(s)
    This course introduces students to the action-research model on industrial/organizational psychology consulting to organizations and offers a step-by-step process to conduct successful consulting engagements. Core consulting processes such as entry, contracting, data-collection, feedback, action planning, and implementation will be reviewed. Additional topics include tactics for working with challenging clients, managing organizational politics, and typical career paths in consulting.


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  • PSYCH 355 Diversity in Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the dynamics and structure of diversity in organizations and how initiatives to build and sustain competitive advantage. Emphasis will be placed on ways organizations integrate diversity into key processes to capture a ‘diversity dividend’ resulting in improved financial performance, customer loyalty, and employee engagement.


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  • PSYCH 361 Coaching: Interpersonal Skills and Practices

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the growing field of business, organizational and personal coaching with a primary focus on learning interpersonal coaching skills and concepts. Topics will include: specific communication skills of a coach, interpersonal coaching tools, developmental models of change, common coaching issues, the stages and structures of coaching, and solution-focused coaching methods. Class structure will include: demonstrations, experiential practice and learning, and guest lectures from successful coaches (depending on their availability). May be used as a management, industrial / organizational psychology or conflict resolution certificate elective option. This course combines lecture, experiential learning activities and cyber-enhanced learning modalities. It is taught so that students will utilize theory in class activities that illustrate coaching concepts and teach coaching skills.


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  • PSYCH 394 Practicum: Counseling Psychology

    3 unit(s)
    Practical application of assessment, counseling, consultation and case management skills in an approved mental health setting. Students are required to complete a total of 300 clinical hours during the program consisting of face-to-face counseling with individuals (adults, children, adolescents, couples, families or groups).

    Supervision must be provided by an on-site practicum supervisor in accordance with Board of Behavioral Science regulations. Additionally, students will attend a practicum seminar that will provide group consultation utilizing written case studies and oral case presentations. Additional topics of human diversity and legal/ethical concerns will be highlighted throughout the course. Students are required to meet with clients and their families in volunteer and in-class settings.

    Students are required to enroll in the PSYCH 394 seminar course during every term that they will be participating in their traineeship placement. If the placement will cover five weeks or less of the term and the hours gained during that period are not needed to fulfill the 300-hour requirement, then registration in the PSYCH 394 seminar course is not required that term. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 320 , PSYCH 326 , and PSYCH 321 . Consent of the department chair is required.


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  • PSYCH 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Applied Psychology

    1-3 unit(s)
    Explores significant, topical, practical and theoretical problems and issues in applied psychology. Topics are selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • PSYCH 398 Internship: Applied Psychology

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides practical experience and training in applied psychology by working with an experienced practitioner in an appropriate setting. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • PSYCH 399 Directed Study in Applied Psychology

    1-3 unit(s)
    Allows rigorous exploration of a specific topic. Students will research and prepare an extensive paper on an area of special interest. This course is for the advanced student only. Only one directed-study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. PSYCH 399 can be used to satisfy area of concentration requirements for the master’s degrees in psychology. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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Public Administration
  

  • PAD 100 Public Policy and Administration

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the theory and practice of public policy and administration; focuses on the administrative enforcement including relations between governmental branches; a history of administration; theories of administrative organization; the management of public organizations including leadership, personnel and budgetary concepts; planning and evaluating; public policy questions; and current and future issues. Recommended as the first course in the public administration concentration for the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees and the undergraduate certificate in Public Administration Leadership.


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  • PAD 102 Policy Making and Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    Provides an introduction to policy making, policy analysis and policy evaluation. Focuses on the theories of policymaking and the public process. Introduces students to some techniques and practical examples of public policy analysis.


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  • PAD 104 Privatization and the Public Service

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the growing trends and experiences toward market-based public service delivery systems. Public administrators in many levels of government are being challenged to become more entrepreneurial in their management of public enterprises. Additionally, contracting with private firms and adapting e-Commerce processes to provide public services is becoming the norm, rather than the exception.


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  • PAD 105 Public Budgeting Techniques and Processes

    3 unit(s)
    Provides an exploration and analysis of the budgetary process typically employed at the federal, state and local levels of the government. Students will study the practical as well as theoretical exposure to the techniques and various formats of public budgeting.


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  • PAD 106 Administrative Law and Justice

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces students to the concepts, resources and language of law as these relate to administrative law; functions and procedures of the public agency; limitations to and safeguards against arbitrary or erroneous administrative action; extent of judicial control over administrative action; Administrative Procedures Act; and relationship of executive branch agencies to the other branches of government. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1A  and ENGL 1B .


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  • PAD 197 Internship: Public Administration

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive work experience in a public management setting. Students will be responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • PAD 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Public Administration

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in public management. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • PAD 199 Directed Study in Public Administration

    1-3 unit(s)
    Serves as an individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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Science
  

  • SCI 50 Science, Technology and Social Change

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the impact of scientific thought and technological innovation on major cultures of the modern world. Analyzes the acquisition, application and adaptation of technology in pre-industrial, industrial and post-industrial societies. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1A  and MATH 20 .


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  • SCI 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Science

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in science. The department coordinator will select topics. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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Social Science
  

  • SOSC 50 American Government in the 21st Century

    3 unit(s)
    Every citizen in the United States is impacted by the decisions made in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The depth and breadth of that impact is difficult to understand without knowledge of the historical context of the formation of national government and its evolution since its inception. This course seeks to provide knowledge of that context, addressing issues of politics, power, and culture, as we gain greater understanding of how government works in the 21st century.


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  • SOSC 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Social Sciences

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in social science. The department coordinator will select topics. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • SOSC 199 Directed Study in Social Sciences

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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Taxation
  

  • TA 302 Accountants’ Professional Responsibilities and Ethics in Tax Practice

    3 unit(s)
    Provides the background and ethical framework that governs the practice of tax at both the federal and state levels. Focuses on the rules that govern the conduct of accountants in federal and state tax practice. Includes an in-depth discussion of Circular 230, the AICPA Tax Practice Standards, the state Boards of Accountancy, and state tax agencies’ rules and regulations (to the extent that they exist). Covers eligibility to practice in the tax field for federal and state purposes, client confidentiality and related tax-practitioner privileges, managing conflicts of interest, rules governing fees, standards of practice and disclosure on the tax return, new rules on written advice, practitioner penalties and malpractice claims, performing other services (and the unauthorized practice of law), and best practices for tax advisers. Also covers the states’ regulation of tax practice, including multi-jurisdictional practice. Focuses on real-life case studies that illustrate the dilemmas faced by tax practitioners in everyday situations, and addresses the practical questions of operating a tax practice. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  or equivalent.


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  • TA 306A Pro Bono Tax Clinic: State Income Tax

    1-3 unit(s)
    Under supervision of an attorney from the Board of Equalization’s Taxpayer Rights Advocate Office, students assist taxpayers with state income tax disputes against the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB). Students receive legal practice skills training, including gathering and identifying evidence, drafting legal briefs, and representing clients/taxpayers in negotiations with the FTB and at oral hearings before the BOE. This course is graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Program Director approval is required for all students seeking to register.
      Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 306A.


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  • TA 306B Pro Bono Tax Clinic: Sales & Use Tax

    1-3 unit(s)
    The Sales and Use Tax Clinic is a hands-on clinic where students will gain real world experience, allowing them to apply what they are learning in the classroom to actual client cases. Under the supervision of an attorney, students will represent clients who are appealing Sales and Use Tax assessments issued by the Board of Equalization (BOE). Students will have the opportunity to gain practical legal skills including: client interview and counseling, gathering evidence, preparing legal briefs, performing case strategy, as well as negotiating with auditors and settlement attorneys from the BOE. Furthermore, when necessary, students will have the opportunity to represent clients in a litigation setting at Appeals Conferences (informal hearings) and Oral Hearings (similar to a court trial). And although the cases involve tax issues, students do not need to be focused on tax law to participate. This course is graded credit/no credit. Program Director approval is required for all students seeking to register.
      Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 306B.


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  • TA 315 Multistate Taxation of Business Entities (other States)

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes the tax treatment, tax problems and tax-planning techniques of corporations and flow through entities engaged in multistate activities. The course is structured as a survey course and will cover the rules and regulations in multiple states. Students will be able to request coverage of specific states that are of interest to them in their practice. Topics include: Constitutional limitations on states’ ability to tax multistate corporations and flow through entities, new developments in state doing business standard, state tax treatment of S corporations, partnerships and LLCs, computation of taxable income, business vs. nonbusiness income, formula apportionment, unitary taxation, combined reporting, consolidated returns and water’s-edge elections. Case studies are used to illustrate concepts. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  and TA 329 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 315.


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  • TA 318 Advanced Federal Income Taxation

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the basics of federal income taxation with emphasis on statutory materials; special attention to problems of individual taxpayers and specific rules regarding gross income, adjusted gross income, taxable income, deductions, exemptions and credits. Students are required to take this course as one of the first two advanced graduate seminars in taxation. Corequisite(s): TA 329 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 318.


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  • TA 319 Federal Tax Procedure

    3 unit(s)
    A survey course in the procedural aspects of dealings between taxpayers and their representatives on the one hand and the Internal Revenue Service, IRS Office of Professional Responsibility, the Office of the Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service, and the Tax Division of the Department of Justice on the other hand. Assists students in understanding and preparing to handle practical issues involving their and their clients’ or employers’ duties, powers, responsibilities, liabilities, privileges and ethical obligations arising in federal tax practice, including access to information; IRS examinations and appeals; deficiency assessments; interest on underpayments and overpayments; penalties (civil and criminal) against taxpayers, their representatives, and their tax return preparers; statutes of limitations on assessment and collection of taxes and penalties and criminal tax prosecutions; and refund and collection of federal income, estate and gift taxes. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 319.


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  • TA 320 Multistate Taxation of California Business Entities

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes the tax treatment, tax problems and tax-planning techniques of corporations and flow through entities engaged in multistate activities. Emphasis is on California law and how it applies to businesses organized or doing business in the state. Topics include: Constitutional limitations on states’ ability to tax multistate corporations and flow through entities, new developments in California doing business standard, California tax treatment of S corporations, partnerships and LLCs, computation of income, business vs. nonbusiness income, formula apportionment, unitary taxation, combined reports, consolidated returns and water’s-edge elections. Case studies are used to illustrate concepts. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  and TA 329 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 320.


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  • TA 321 Principles of International Taxation

    3 unit(s)
    Presents a broad survey of the rules of US income taxation regarding international transactions. Covers both in-bound transactions - the treatment of non-resident aliens and foreign corporations investing and/or doing business in the United States, as well as out-bound transactions - the treatment of US citizens and residents investing and/or doing business outside the US. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  and TA 329 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 321.


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  • TA 322A Federal Income Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders I

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes tax treatment, tax problems and tax planning techniques involving transactions between corporations and their shareholders: transfers to corporation; capital structure; dividends and other distributions; stock redemptions and liquidations; stock dividends and preferred stock bailouts; personal holding companies; accumulated earnings tax and introduction to S corporations. Prerequisite(s): TA 330 . It is recommended that students also complete TA 338  prior to enrolling in TA 322A. Corequisite(s): TA 338 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 322A.


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  • TA 322B Federal Income Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders II

    3 unit(s)
    Covers specific issues of operating in corporate form: corporate reorganizations and divisions; carryovers of tax attributes; limitations on carryovers. Prerequisite(s): TA 322A . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 322B.


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  • TA 323 Multistate Taxation of Individuals, Trusts and Estates

    3 unit(s)
    Covers the state tax structure applied to individuals, which includes in-depth coverage of issues related to residency and sourcing of income of nonresidents. Also explores the rules in multiple states and analyzes the constitutional limitations on the state’s ability to extend its tax system to nonresidents. Covers state sourcing rules that apply to nonresident partners, shareholders and LLC members. The course will also examine issues related to telecommuting and the mobile work force. Also analyzed are the issue of conformity to federal law in light of massive nonconformity by most of the states; tax incentives offered by the states to encourage job growth; and specialized topics such as state taxation of estates, trusts and their beneficiaries, accounting periods and methods and state taxation of taxable and nontaxable sales and exchanges. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  or equivalent. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 323.


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  • TA 326 Real Estate Taxation

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes tax advantages of ownership of real property; how to acquire real property; choice of entity; ownership and operation of real property; sales, exchanges, conversions and abandonments; postponing taxation on sale; tax aspects of mortgage financing; foreclosures and cancellations; leasing real property; hybrid financing through sales and lease backs; partnerships, subdivisions, syndicates, real estate investment trusts; ownership by homeowners associations, co-ops, tax exempt and foreign investors and real estate holding companies. Prerequisite(s): TA 320 . Corequisite(s): TA 330 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 326.


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  • TA 328 Federal Income Taxation of Partners and Partnerships

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes tax problems of the organization and operation of partnerships including the treatment of partnership distributions, withdrawal of a partner during his/her lifetime, dissolution of the partnership, sales or exchanges of partnership interests. Prerequisite(s): TA 330 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 328.


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  • TA 329 Tax Research and Decision Making

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the primary sources of income tax law, the IRC, and administrative and judicial interpretations. Analyzes the research process using both paper products as well as electronic resources. Practical written and computerized assignments will be completed using research tools to locate, understand and interpret primary source materials. This is a writing-intensive course. Students are required to take this course as one of the first two advanced program seminars in taxation.


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  • TA 330 Property Transactions

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes federal income taxation of property transactions, including definition and mechanics of property transactions, definition of capital assets, nonrecognition property transactions, including IRC Sections 121, 1031 and 1033; examination of the at risk and passive loss rules. Corequisite(s): TA 318  and TA 329 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 330.


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  • TA 331 Taxation of Exempt Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes and compares tax-exempt status under section 501(c) of the Code; sophisticated tax planning for charitable contributions; the use of charitable remainder and lead trusts, charitable gift annuities, bargain sales, charitable contributions as a tax shelter; private foundation excise tax problems; unrelated business income problems; special problems and international philanthropy. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  and TA 329 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 331.


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  • TA 332 State Tax Research, Practice and Procedure

    3 unit(s)
    Covers the state tax structure applied to all taxpayers, as well as various sources of law in California (and other states). Also covers resources available to locate state tax law on various matters. Examines state tax practice, states that require registration to prepare tax returns and that regulate tax return preparers. Discusses state ethical procedures and rules dealing with such issues as client confidentiality, privileged communication, malpractice and the unauthorized practice of law. Also covers state tax procedure including constitutional authority to tax, limitations on imposing taxes (versus fees) and administrative provisions governing rulemaking. Examines state filing requirements, estimated tax payments and amended returns. Discusses statute of limitations and the audit process, as well as unique state penalties and reporting requirements. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  or equivalent Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 332.


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  • TA 333 Consolidated Return Regulations

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the consolidated tax return regulations, including their conceptual framework, authority and history; eligibility to file; computation of consolidated and separate taxable income; intercompany transactions, attribute limitation rules; consolidated basis adjustments, ELA’s, and the unified loss rules. An emphasis will be placed on how these rules impact acquisition planning. Prerequisite(s): TA 322A . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 333.


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  • TA 334 Estate Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Examines selected topics in estate planning, including general legal principles relating to estate planning, including a review of relevant, legal documents; lifetime gifting, including utilization of the annual exclusion and alternative forms of wealth transfer; marital deduction planning, including quantifying the deduction through partial QTIP elections, utilization of the TPT credit, and the use of formula clauses; gifts to charity, including the use of both outright and split-interest gifts; the use of life insurance in estate planning; planning for generation skipping transfers; advising elderly clients; and post mortem planning. Prerequisite(s): TA 325 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 334.


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  • TA 336 Introduction to Data Analytics for Tax

    3 unit(s)
    Accounting and Tax professionals are increasingly expected to use analytics to reduce tax burdens, improve business operations. and enhance audit analysis and procedures. This course takes a hands-on approach to demonstrating how data analytics is used by accounting and tax professionals in forecasting, financial reporting, and modeling the regulatory impact on the tax and accounting aspects of business operations. Students will have the opportunity to practice using popular data analytics tools in both audit and tax settings. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: ACCTG 336 .


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  • TA 337 Individual Retirement Plans and Distributions

    3 unit(s)
    Presents a discussion and analysis of the estate, income and excise tax treatment of retirement plans, SEPS and IRAs, including various methods of distribution at age 70 1/2, naming of individuals or trusts as beneficiaries, marital deduction and non-citizen spouse issues, comparison of deferral and payment of benefits during life, and after death, with emphasis on actual case studies and examples of the interplay between estate and income tax consequences of retirement plans and IRAs. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  and TA 329 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 337.


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  • TA 338 Tax Timing

    3 unit(s)
    Examines issues related to the allocation of items of income and deduction to the proper taxable year, including adoption of tax year end; definition of method of accounting; the annual accounting concept; cash, accrual and installment methods of accounting; time value of money; and the Uniform Capitalization Rules. Corequisite(s): TA 318  and TA 329 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 338.


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  • TA 339 Automation and Innovative Technologies

    3 unit(s)
    Advancements in technology are reshaping the very nature of work and management for all aspects of business enterprise. This course will explore the use of innovative technologies in the automation of business processes to increase operational efficiency and improve the quality of data used to drive decision making. Topics discussed in this course include cloud-based computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence and robotic process automation. Students will apply concepts from this course in practical hands-on assignments using select cloud-based and robotic process automation software. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: ACCTG 339 .


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  • TA 342 Tax Litigation

    2 unit(s)
    After analyzing litigation procedures and rules, students apply them to model cases through pleadings, discovery, pretrial motions, settlement conferences, stipulations, trial strategies, briefs and memoranda, oral arguments, evidentiary hearings. Corequisite(s): TA 319 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 342.


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  • TA 344 Federal Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes taxation of trusts and estates and their creators, beneficiaries and fiduciaries, including computation of distributable net income and taxable net income, taxation of simple and complex trusts, operation of “throwback” rules, computation of income in respect of a decedent, preparation of the last return for a decedent and the returns of trusts and estates from inception through termination. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  and TA 329 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 344.


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  • TA 347 State Sales & Use Tax

    3 unit(s)
    Sales, use, excise, and gross receipts taxes are forms of indirect taxes that states and localities use to generate income.  This course analyzes the constitutional and governmental limitations on a state’s ability to impose a tax on the sale of goods and services. Topics covered include marketplace facilitators, state compliance burden and procedures, economic nexus rules, interstate purchases and sales, leasing, construction, and technology transfers. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  and TA 329 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 347.


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  • TA 350A Taxation of Foreign Persons with US Activities

    3 unit(s)
    Examines business and investment transactions by nonresident alien individuals and foreign corporations earning income in the United States (inbound transactions) including: residence for income taxation, sources of income, sources and allocation of deductions, US taxation of passive income by nonresident aliens and foreign corporations, the branch profit tax and gains of foreign taxpayers from the sale of US Real Property. Prerequisite(s): TA 321 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 350A.


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  • TA 350B Taxation of US Persons with Foreign Activities

    3 unit(s)
    Covers US taxation of foreign operations by US individuals and corporations including an in-depth analysis of the foreign tax credit, controlled foreign corporations, passive foreign investment companies, foreign sales corporations and foreign currency transactions. Prerequisite(s): TA 321 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 350B.


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  • TA 350C Income Tax Treaties

    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on the role, function and uses of income tax treaties. Examines the general aspects of treaties (policy, legal authority and negotiation), the interpretation of treaties, and a detailed examination of the terms of the US Model Income Tax Convention, the OECD Model Tax Convention, the United Nations Model Double Tax Convention between Developed and Developing Countries, as well as selected provisions of current United States treaties in force. Topics include taxation of investment income (i.e. interest, dividends and capital gains), taxation of license fees and royalties, treaty shopping; limitation of benefits, permanent establishment; taxation of the income of natural persons (i.e. personal services), allocation of income between related parties, non-discrimination toward foreigners and recent treaty developments. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 350C.


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  • TA 350D Transfer Pricing

    3 unit(s)
    Provides an in-depth coverage of inter-company pricing rules, including inter-company sales, loans, services, leasing, and transfers of intangibles. Discusses inter-company sales cases, as well as the treatment of inter-company loans under the imputed interest and below market loan provisions. Examines advance pricing agreements and relevant treaty provisions. Prerequisite(s): TA 321 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 350D.


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  • TA 350E International Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures

    3 unit(s)
    Analyzes the US tax issues relating to both inbound and outbound mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, including taxable acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, tax-free acquisitive exchanges and reorganizations, and distributions and divisive reorganizations. Prerequisite(s): TA 350A  and TA 350B . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 350E.


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  • TA 352 Taxation of Electronic Commerce

    3 unit(s)
    Provides a comprehensive examination of the tax issues confronted by companies engaged in electronic commerce, with special attention to remote sellers. Covers state sales tax, state income tax, cross-border (international) transactions, tax accounting for web site development costs, acquisitions and dispositions of web-based businesses, valuation issues and tax compliance associated with e-commerce. Emphasizes six unique aspects of e-commerce taxation, including worldwide reach of web sites, anonymous transactions, digital products, remote operation of a web server, intangible assets in web sites, and fast-changing rules. Prerequisite(s): TA 318 , TA 322A , TA 329 , and TA 330 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 352A.


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  • TA 356 Choice of Entity

    3 unit(s)
    Examines and compares the tax characteristics of business and investment entities. Explores the tax treatment, problems and planning techniques of formation and operation of entities, including effective tax rate, eligibility, election, revocation, termination and accounting rules. This is a highly recommended elective course. Prerequisite(s): TA 322A  and TA 328 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 356.


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  • TA 361 Tax Aspects of Bankruptcy and Insolvency

    3 unit(s)
    Provides a basic overview of the basics of bankruptcy, insolvency and pre-bankruptcy planning for individuals, corporations and partnerships. Covers the differences between bankruptcy Chapters 7, 11 and 13, the workings of the automatic stay, offsets, priorities, and the creation of the separate bankruptcy estate and liquidating trusts. Examines the tax and bankruptcy treatment of debtors, claims of creditors, tax-free bankruptcy reorganizations, survival of tax attributes and pre-and post-petition debt discharges and the role of the tax professional. Includes case study reviews of current significant corporate bankruptcies, including associated Disclosure Statements, Plans of Reorganization and petitions in order to appreciate the form that tax-sensitive documents are presented and to analyze the various tax consequences of bankruptcy discharges to debtors, creditors and interest holders such as shareholders. Prerequisite(s): TA 318  and TA 329 . Recommended: TA 319 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 361.


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  • TA 362 Accounting for Income Taxes

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the financial accounting and reporting of income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740 (FASB ASC 740), formerly known as FAS 109, and related accounting literature. Covers the calculation of current and deferred income taxes, an overview of book-tax differences, the calculation of interim period tax provisions, and the presentation and disclosure of income taxes in financial statements. Students will learn the basics of accounting for income taxes related to advanced topics such as stock compensation expense, foreign operations, state income taxes, and accounting for uncertain tax positions (formerly known as FIN 48). The difference between US and international accounting standards will be identified and discussed. Prerequisite(s): ACCTG 100A  or equivalent or CPA license or consent of department.


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  • TA 363 Taxation of Financial Instruments

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the tax aspects of financial instruments, products, and transactions. Covers basic principles, including financial terminology, types of market participants, as well as the tax concepts of timing, character, and source. Addresses wash sales, constructive sales, short sale rules, straddles, market discount, original issue discount, Section 1256 and notional principal contract regulations. The course will be divided into three broad categories: Equity, Debt and Derivatives. Students will study the detailed rules regarding the tax treatment of financial instruments including stocks, bonds, options, forward contracts, futures contracts, convertible and contingent payment instruments, swaps and hybrid instruments. Prerequisite(s): TA 318 , TA 329  and TA 330 . Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 363.


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  • TA 365 Employee Benefits and Compensation

    3 unit(s)
    Offers an in-depth study of employee benefit and compensation plans and their regulation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The course will be taught from a workbook, handbook and relevant cases. Students will work extensively with the Code and ERISA. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 365.


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  • TA 370A Tax and Estate Planning Review Writer

    1-2 unit(s)
    The Tax & Estate Planning Review is an online journal created and maintained jointly by law and tax students at Golden Gate University. The journal consists of news, events, blog posts, and articles. This course is required for members during their first year on the Journal (2 units/Fall, 1 unit/Spring). Over the course of the two semesters, each student will write a minimum of six case summaries and two blog posts. During the Fall semester, 12 hours of mandatory seminar sessions will be scheduled. Enrollment is limited to persons invited to join the Journal. Membership on the Journal is determined in two ways: by student’s first-year grades or through a writing competition that is held during the summer after the first-year. This course is graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Cross-listed with and equivalent to: LLM 370A.


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  • TA 398 Internship: Taxation

    3-6 unit(s)
    Affords students the opportunity to gain direct tax practice experience for course credit. The educational value of the internship lies in the student’s ability to apply the substantive body of tax knowledge and skills in a real-world setting under the supervision of a tax practitioner. To be eligible for internship course credit, students must be in good academic standing, and have satisfied prerequisites and additional requirements determined by the Bruce F. Braden School of Taxation. For more information on student eligibility for TA 398, Internship: Taxation, go to http://www.ggu.edu/programs/taxation/internship/ This course may be taken more than once for credit.


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  • TA 399 Directed Study

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed-study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): completion of six graduate taxation courses and consent of dean.


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Undergraduate Programs
  

  • UGP 10 Gateway to Success

    3 unit(s)
    The adult undergraduate student who has clearly defined goals for personal, academic and professional achievement is more likely to complete a degree program in the shortest possible time and with the highest level of success. Through review of learning theory for adult students, self-assessment activities and written self-reflection, students will define personal and professional goals related to the academic program. Through classroom activities, projects and presentations, students will enhance the skills that lead to achieving those goals and to general academic success. This course will introduce students to Golden Gate University’s culture of professional practice education as well as its support services and resources, such as the library and tutoring, advising and career services. A portfolio of student work and a comprehensive academic plan are among outcomes of the course. Must be taken during the first term of enrollment as an undergraduate degree student. An additional materials fee of $65.00 will be charged at the time of registration.


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  • UGP 80 Pathway to Success

    3 unit(s)
    The capstone for the associate of arts degree integrates learning across the general education program. Using skills, knowledge and abilities in the area of critical thinking, communication, ethics, lifelong learning, quantitative fluency and information literacy, this class will require the application of knowledge to create a professional portfolio that demonstrates master of the program’s learning objectives. This course is to be taken in the last term of the Associate of Arts programs


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  • UGP 150 Learning Counts

    3 unit(s)
    Uses Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) to allow students to demonstrate learning they have acquired through training and experience outside of the higher education classroom. Through the completion of a six-week online course (CAEL 100) that provides instruction on how to prepare a portfolio of evidence of prior learning, students can earn up to 12 of general elective or discipline-specific credit. A faculty advisor will coordinate the Learning Counts process, including the selection of appropriate course equivalents for portfolio review. Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite(s): UGP 10  and recommendation of advisor.


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  • UGP 199 Directed Study in Undergraduate Programs

    3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed study course per trimester. Prerequisites: Consent of the department.


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