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Administration Dean: Joyce M. Gattas Associate Dean: Hayes L. Anderson Assistant Dean for Student Affairs: Carole A. Robasciotti Assistant Dean for Development: James Brozo General Information The College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts is committed to the pursuit of excellence in academic and artistic endeavors geared to enhancing the human enterprise. Composed of 11 departments and schools, the college is recognized for its excellent academic programs that create a bridge between university and community life by preparing students for professional careers in a wide spectrum of cultural, educational, social, economic, and technical fields. Bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees in most disciplines, are awarded in art, design and art history, communication, drama, child and family development, journalism, television, film, and new media production, music and dance, physical education and foods and nutrition, public administration and urban studies, and recreation, parks and tourism. The College also houses three ROTC programs which lead to commissioned officer status upon graduation. The International Center for Communications, the Institute of Public and Urban Affairs, the Production Center for Documentary and Drama, the Institute for International Security and Conflict Resolution, and the Institute for Leisure Behavior are the research centers that offer the campus and San Diego communities unique instructional opportunities and research. The College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts is at the forefront of meeting and integrating the needs of community, corporate, government and educational goals. The College is uniquely positioned because of its dedication to and appreciation of traditional and non-traditional forms of scholarship and research reflecting a demographically changing society through its curriculum, research and outreach activities. Interdisciplinary collaboration is the hallmark of the College's academic programs, research and creative activity that enrich the quality of life, provoke the status quo, enhance understanding of cultural diversity and are at the cutting edge of technology. Curricula Offered Refer to the courses and Curricula section of this catalog for a complete listing of program requirements and courses offered by departments within the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. Master's Degrees Art (M.A., M.F.A.), Child Development (M.S.), City Planning (M.C.P.), Communication (M.A.), Drama (M.A., M.F.A.), Exercise Physiology (M.S.), Music (M.A., M.M.), Nutritional Sciences (M.S.), Physical Education (M.A.), Public Administration (M.P.A.), Television, Film, and New Media Production (M.A.). Bachelor's Degrees Art (B.A.), Child Development (B.S.), Communication (B.A.), Criminal Justice Administration (B.S.), Dance (B.A.), Drama (B.A.), Foods and Nutrition (B.S.); International Security and Conflict Resolution (B.A.; jointly with the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Sciences), Journalism (B.A.), Kinesiology (B.S.), Music (B.A., B.M.), Public Administration (B.A.), Recreation Administration (B.A.), Television, Film, and New Media Production (B.S.), Urban Studies (B.A.). Minors Advertising, Aerospace Studies, Art, Art History, Child Development, Communication, Dance, Drama, Journalism, Media Management, Military Science, Music, Naval Science, Physical Education, Public Admin-istration, Public Relations, Recreation, Television, Film, and New Media. Military Curricula Aerospace Studies, Military Science, Naval Science Certificate Program Family Life Education Research Centers and Institutes International Center for Communications John M. Eger, Director The International Center for Communications draws upon the resources of the University, the community and the communications industry to provide the nation's first international focal point in the Pacific in which academic study, innovative research and practical experience among the private and public sectors are joined to help solve critical issues confronting the Pacific region. The Center serves two main purposes: 1) to initiate dialogues leading to new understanding among the diverse cultural and community interests of the region; and 2) to link communications and community in the new relationships essential to fulfilling the promise of the Pacific world. The goals of the International Center are to establish an institutional approach to learning, problem-solving and practical work focusing on the critical issues of communication and information; to create a new and dynamic partnership in San Diego between business and industry, government and academia, redefining and building a sense of community; and to develop a forum and agenda for research, discussion and collaboration with other organizations in the Pacific leading toward the establishment of a permanent "Pacific Dialogue on the Media." In 1995 a Japan-U.S. Telecommunications Research Institute was founded within ICC to facilitate and foster improved understanding of new technologies affecting the Pacific Rim community. The Institute will provide a forum for U.S. and Japan telecommunications industries - computer, communications, entertainment, broadcasting, cable and other information industries - to share common interest and concerns about trends in technology and public policy; and where possible, cooperate on developing an agenda leading to the creation of new communication infrastructures - particularly in the development of so-called "smart communities" - both in Japan and in the U.S., and importantly throughout the Pacific. Institute for International Security and Conflict Resolution Alan R. Sweedler and Dipak Gupta, Co-Directors The SDSU Institute for International Security and Conflict Resolution (IISCOR) encourages and facilitates teaching and research in the multidisciplinary area of international security and conflict resolution. Specifically, topics such as superpower confrontation, nuclear armaments, international conflict, sociopolitical violence, and global environmental issues as they relate to security are covered. The Institute is a joint effort of the Colleges of Professional Studies and Fine Arts, Arts and Letters, and Sciences. IISCOR is admin-istered by two co-directors, advised by an executive committee consisting of faculty members representing the different disciplines that provide input into the study of international security and conflict resolution. The Institute promotes teaching and research by organizing public forums, faculty and student seminars, developing appropriate curri-cula for undergraduate and graduate instruction and facilitating research and scholarly activities. SDSU offers, through IISCOR, a -multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree in International Security and Conflict Resolution. Students and faculty can obtain more information by calling the IISCOR office at 594-6240. Institute for Leisure Behavior Gene G. Lamke, Director The Institute for Leisure Behavior is the research and community service unit within the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism at San Diego State University. It is primarily concerned with conducting leisure related research, promoting professional development, disseminating specialized publications, and organizing conferences, seminars, lectures and workshops. The Institute is governed by a Board of Directors which, in turn, is advised by a group of thirteen individuals from park and recreation and related fields. The Advisory Council has been instrumental in providing valuable information to the Board concerning the needs and direction of the leisure services field. The Institute administers a variety of service programs within San Diego County. Camp Able at Coronado, an aquatic-based camp for disabled children and adults, operates ten weeks during the summer at Silver Strand State Beach. The Spring Valley Park and Recreation District within the San Miguel County service area (San Diego County) contracts for recreation services from the Institute for all its residents. Additionally, the Institute conducts research for local park and recreation entities as well as the California Department of Parks and Recreation and the United States Forest Service. The Institute publishes monographs focusing on important issues relative to leisure services delivery. These are available to the public, as well as park and recreation practitioners. Research projects under the direction of the Institute focus on local, state, national, and international problems related to leisure and park/-recreation services. Production Center for Documentary and Drama Jack Ofield, Director The Production Center for Documentary and Drama was established to sponsor and create professional films, television programs and series, and symposia with high artistic and technical standards, documentary accuracy and creative originality. Within the School of Communication, Production Center projects are integral to the training of senior and graduate students in the telecommunications and film disciplines who work in tandem with industry professionals to gain practical experience in location and studio production. Located in PSFA 325, the Production Center mentors graduate students and alumni in the creation of projects that are an expression of their artistic and technical growth. The Center serves local, national and international non-profit entities, such as museums, libraries, performing and visual arts groups, and public service, research, philanthropic and government agencies in the development of audio-visual programs and assists other SDSU departments in documenting important projects and programs. Production Center projects are distributed world-wide, funded from grants and contracts with industry, government, philanthropy, education and business, and administered by the SDSU Foundation. Institute of Public and Urban Affairs Louis M. Rea, Director The Institute of Public and Urban Affairs is located in the School of Public Administration and Urban Studies. The Institute was established to conduct research in community and governmental affairs and to sponsor conferences, colloquia and symposia related to issues in public administration and affairs including urban planning, management and criminal justice administration. The Institute also publishes occasional working papers and research monographs. Selected students and faculty of San Diego State University staff the Institute. An integral part of the Institute is the Public Administration Center which contains a specialized and growing collection of research materials emphasizing issues in public affairs particular to San Diego and California. Top of Page webmaster@libweb.sdsu.edu Copyright © 1997, San Diego State University. All rights reserved.