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COMP 529 Network Computing . . . . . . . . . .3COMP 549 Human-Computer Interaction . . . . . . 3COMP 550 Advanced Software Engineering . . . . .3COMP 566 Geometry and Computer Graphics. . . 3COMP 569 Artificial Intelligence. . . . . . . . . . 3COMP 571 Biologically Inspired Computing . . . . .3COMP 572 Neural Networks . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMP 575 Multi-agent Systems . . . . . . . . . .3COMP 578 Data Mining . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMP 581 Mathematical Methods inArtificial Intelligence. . . . . . . . . . 3COMP 590 Special Topics in Computer Science . . .3MATH 510 Probabilistic Methods &Measure Theory . . . . . . . . . . . .3MATH 511 Functional Analysis . . . . . . . . . . 3MATH 555 Actuarial Sciences . . . . . . . . . . .3MATH 565 Research In Mathematics Education . . .3MATH 582 Number Theory And Cryptography. . . 3MATH 584 Algebraic Geometry & Coding Theory . .3MATH 587 Markov Chains & Markov Processes . . .3MATH 588 Stochastic Analysis . . . . . . . . . . .3PHYS 510 Advanced Image Analysis Techniques . .3PHYS 546 Pattern Recognition . . . . . . . . . . .3Graduate WritingAssessment RequirementWriting proficiency prior to the awarding of the degree isdemonstrated by successful completion of COMP 597 MastersThesis with a grade of B or higher.Continuous Registration RequirementA student, who is not on an Academic Leave of Absence,must register every semester until graduating. If all other courserequirements have been satisfied, a student should register inone unit of COMP 597 to satisfy the requirement.EARLY CHILDHOODSTUDIESProgram Offered• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood StudiesThe Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Studies willprepare graduates with the requisite knowledge and skills toeffectively work with young children and their families from birththrough eight years of age. Students will acquire knowledgeand skills in order to serve typically developing young childrenand those with disabilities within the natural settings of home,community, and schools.The academic program will offer core curricula and practica inearly childhood development and pedagogy while highlightingthe contextual influences of family, culture, language, andsociety. Embedded in the program are the competenciesfor the Childhood Development Permit Teacher or Director(California Commission on Teacher Credentialing). There is aspecific programmatic focus on the preparation of graduateswho possess knowledge and skills in second languageacquisition and literacy for young English learners. A programoption includes the background knowledge for subject matterpreparation for the multiple subjects and special educationteaching credentials.The Early Childhood Studies Program is distinctive in that themajor emphasizes the first eight years of life as extremelysignificant in children’s development. The philosophy implicit inthe Early Childhood Studies Program is reflective of the PositionStatements and Early Childhood Professional PreparationStandards of the National Association for the Education ofYoung Children that include:• Promoting child development and learning• Building family and community relationships--whatevertheir structure, language, ethnicity, and child’s ability ordisability• Delivering developmentally effective assessment andteaching practices• Preparing early childhood professionals beyond afoundational level in order to support the acquisition andapplication of advanced knowledge and skills.CareersThe program will prepare graduates for multiple career pathsin the fields of teacher education, health and human services.These careers include infant/toddler and preschool teachers,early interventionists, administrators of centers for young childrenand families. The program will provide the subject matterpreparation for continuing study in the areas of multiple subjectsand special education teaching credentials, as well as relatedprofessional programs in health and human services such aschild life specialists and counselors. Graduates will also beprepared to pursue graduate studies in related fields such as,education, social work, human development, and counseling.Program Learning Outcomes• Students are qualified to teach in, and administer programsserving young children (with and without disabilities) frombirth through eight and their families;• Students actively engage children in their learning;• Students are able to teach all subjects in their area of2011 – 2012PROGRAMS AND DEGREESwww.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 Catalog159