Foreign Correspondence

Students that know multiple languages and live in foreign countries providing information and networking it back to their origin country. Potential careers include: Interpretation, Translation, Journalism, Linguistics, Human Resources

Potential Majors

• Linguistics at Stanford University

• Journalism at Northwestern University

• Human Resources Management at UNC-Chapel Hill

CONCENTRATION IN

History of People + Culture

Students that seek to develop an understanding of historic cultures and civilizations. Potential careers include: American/United States Studies, Classical Greek Language and Literature, Archaeology, Asian History, Arabic Language and Literature, African Studies

Potential Majors

• Chicano Studies at UCLA

• Archaeology at Brown University

• Anthropology at Syracuse University

CONCENTRATION IN

Communication Studies

As a communication student, you will study everything from the foundations of communication theory to where the latest advances will take us tomorrow. You will explore social, cultural, rhetorical and organizational communication processes. The result: an understanding of and ability to manage communication in education, politics, management and marketing, in government and nongovernmental institutions alike.

Potential Majors

•  ASL Interpretation Education at CSUN

• Communication at University of Southern California

• Public Relations at Syracuse University

CONCENTRATION IN

Education and Training

For the students that seek to engage in academic instruction, career and technical instruction, and other education and training services. Potential careers include: Administration and Administrative Support, Professional Support Services, Teaching & Training, School Counseling

Potential Majors

• Human and Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University

• Stanford Teacher Education Program

• Early Childhood Education at Columbia University Teachers College

CONCENTRATION IN

Ana Sofia Knauf

Class of 2010

Digital Editor at Crosscut

Communications & Journalism, University of Washington

Katie Dunnahoo

Class of 2019

Undergraduate student

Spanish + French, UCLA

Valeria Vazquez

Class of 2019

Undergraduate student

Combined Journalism & Media Screen Studies, Northeastern University

Marlena Underhill

Class of 2012

Linguistics Teacher

Linguistics & Asian Language and Cultures, UCLA

Anson Lum

Class of 2019

Undergraduate student

Philosophy, UCLA

Camryn Permann

Class of 2016

ASL interpreter for Purple Communications

ASL interpreter for Purple Video Relay Service, CSUN

Sean McCallon

Class of 2001

Assistant Principal

English, CSUN

Jake Ortiz

Class of 2015

Graduate student at CSUN

College Counseling & Student Services, CSUN

CAWT 140

Survey of Microsoft Office Programs

Examines operating systems, Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheet analysis, database management, presentation software, and the application of information technologies to organizational settings.

Professors/Instructors

Roscigno, G., English, J.

COMS 105

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Examines the principles and practices of public speaking, communication theory, and techniques for public speaking. Includes speech organization, development, research, audience analysis, reasoning, and presentation skills for the development of informative and persuasive speeches.

Professors/Instructors

Stevenson, D., Leach, M., Leonard, V., Kaminsky, A.

MATH 140

Statistics

Examines statistical methods including empirical and theoretical frequency distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, probability, counting techniques and computer-based statistical software.

Professors/Instructors

Teachout, M., Chandran, A. 

MATH 104

Precalculus

Analyzes equations, inequalities, functions, systems of equations, conic sections, zeros of polynomial equations and additional topics in preparation for calculus.

Professors/Instructors

Gilmore, J., Nikjeh, E., Kovacev-Nokolic, V., Mkrtchyan, T., Goodman, J.

MATH 102

Trigonometry

Examines trigonometric functions, identities, and equations, along with solutions of triangles, complex numbers, vectors, and applications.

Professors/Instructors

Said, M.

PHILOS 120

Ethics

Surveys the major classical and contemporary ethical theories with emphasis on their application to typical life situations in a modern society.

Professors/Instructors

Llaguno, M.

PHILOS 101

Intro Philosophy

Introduces major western and non-western philosophical ideas, philosophical figures, and philosophical issues, relating to theory of knowledge, nature of reality, the mind-body problem, philosophy of religion, political philosophy, and ethical theory.

Professors/Instructors

Blakey, C., Llaguno, M., Jones-Cathcart, A.

HIST 161

World History I

Examines world civilization from prehistory through the 1500's, including Greek and Roman philosophies, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, political institutions, social practices, literature, women's status and cross-cultural influences.

Professors/Instructors

Beam, C.

HIST 112

United States History II

Surveys the political, economic and social history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. UC credit limitation: HIST-111, 111H, 112, 112h and 115 combined, maximum credit, two courses.

Professors/Instructors

Silverman, A., Morgenstern, A.

HIST 111

United States History I

Surveys American civilization, from the Pre-Columbian era through Reconstruction, emphasizing the political, cultural, economic, and social history of the United States. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree. UC credit limitation: HIST-111, 111H, 112, 112H and 115 combined, maximum credit, two courses.

Professors/Instructors

Felix, M., Hitt, K., Dyke, R.

SIGN 102

American Sign Language II

Continues the study of American Sign Language (ASL) designed to increase the student's proficiency in intermediate ASL communication skills with a continued emphasis on comprehension skills, conversational skills, cultural awareness, grammatical features and vocabulary development. Field assignments required.

Professors/Instructors

Beecher, C.

HIST 102

Western Civ: The Modern Era

Surveys the history of Western Civilization from the 16th Century to the present period, including the economic, socio-political, and cultural developments in Europe, the Americas, and the emergent nations of the modern era.

Professors/Instructors

Silverman, A.