SF State QLT Certified Courses
The following courses have earned QLT certification and exemplify quality course design and teaching practices as defined by the QLT evaluation instrument. These instructors have demonstrated their dedication to quality learning and teaching at SF State University.
Certified in Fall 2019
ETHS/RRS 110 Critical Thinking and the Ethnic Studies Experience
Nicole Leopardo
Race and Resistance Studies College of Ethnic Studies
Basic skills involved in understanding, criticizing, and constructing arguments by using materials reflective of experiences of ethnic/racial groups in the U.S.
CHIN 521 Chinese Modern Fiction
Frederik Green
Modern Languages and Literature, College of Liberal and Creative Arts
Major authors from the May Fourth Movement and subsequent periods.
KIN 255 Health Related Fitness and Wellness
Regula Dhedi
Kinesiology, College of Health and Social Sciences
Exploration of the roles of regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and stress management in the maintenance of health-related fitness and wellness over the lifespan.
KIN 250 Introduction to Kinesiology
Marilyn Mitchell
Kinesiology, College of Health and Social Sciences
Introduction to and examination of Kinesiology and its various subfields; exploration of career opportunities.
AIS 150 American Indian History in the United States
Amy Casselman Hontalas
American Indian Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
The major indigenous cultures residing in the present U.S. Exploration of regional groups, structures, world views, and major events that took place between the first Americans and new Americans from contact to 1930.
Certified in Spring 2019
ENG 114 First Year Composition
John Holland
English Language & Literature, College of Liberal and Creative Arts
To optimize student success, completing Write to Register is strongly encouraged. Practice academic success strategies and habits of mind, learn about campus resources, and learn and practice written academic inquiry, information literacy, the writing process, and critical reading in a variety of rhetorical genres.
RPT 810 Research Methods in Recreation and Leisure Studies
Jackson Wilson
Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism, College of Health and Social Sciences
Introduction to general research approaches, design, and methodology, with emphasis on research design and methods used in recreation and leisure studies. Review of pertinenet literature. Gain practical experience with graduate level resources at SF State.
Certified in Fall 2018
ETHS 100 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Falu Bakrania
Race & Resistance Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
History, objectives, and philosophy of Ethnic Studies. Student's personal, educational and career development in a pluralistic society and an institute of higher education.
CHIN 271 The Classic Chinese Novel in Contemporary Pop Culture
Frederik H. Green
Modern Languages & Literature, College of Liberal and Creative Arts
Exploration of legacy of China's four great classic novels in contemporary Chinese popular culture. Analysis of original works and their adaptation in TV shows and cinema, fiction, computer games and theme parks.
CHIN 612GW Negotiating Chineseness in the Late 20th and 21st Centuries - GWAR
Frederik H. Green
HUM 390 Images of Eroticism
Rob Thomas
Humanities and Liberal Studies, College of Liberal and Creative Arts
Ways in which human sexuality, both the socially acceptable varieties and those practices which different societies attempt to prohibit, are represented in the art and literature of cultures in different historical periods.
Certified in Summer 2018
HH 540 Meditation and Imagery in Healing
Thomas Adam Burke
Health Education, College of Health and Social Sciences
Theory and methodology of major forms of meditation and imagery in promoting health and healing, including examination of historical roots, mind-body mechanisms, benefits, and individual and group practice.
AIS 150 American Indian History in the United States
Robert Keith Collins
American Indian Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
Certified in Fall 2017
ENG 216 Second Year Written Composition: English
Doreen Deicke
The culmination of a first-year experience sequence. Semester-long projects on topics related to personal and professional interests and involving questions of social justice, personal identity, health, and well-being. Choice of topics creates opportunities for lifelong learning and self-development. Practice academic strategies and habits of mind, learn about campus resources, discover their academic purpose and pathways, learn and practice academic and professional argumentation, develop information literacy, engage with the writing process including peer and faculty feedback, and practice a variety of rhetorical genres, both digital and print.
ENG 216 Second Year Written Composition: English
Sarah Cox
The culmination of a first-year experience sequence. Semester-long projects on topics related to personal and professional interests and involving questions of social justice, personal identity, health, and well-being. Choice of topics creates opportunities for lifelong learning and self-development. Practice academic strategies and habits of mind, learn about campus resources, discover their academic purpose and pathways, learn and practice academic and professional argumentation, develop information literacy, engage with the writing process including peer and faculty feedback, and practice a variety of rhetorical genres, both digital and print.
ENG 216 Second Year Written Composition: English
John Holland
English Language and Literature, College of Liberal and Creative Arts
The culmination of a first-year experience sequence. Semester-long projects on topics related to personal and professional interests and involving questions of social justice, personal identity, health, and well-being. Choice of topics creates opportunities for lifelong learning and self-development. Practice academic strategies and habits of mind, learn about campus resources, discover their academic purpose and pathways, learn and practice academic and professional argumentation, develop information literacy, engage with the writing process including peer and faculty feedback, and practice a variety of rhetorical genres, both digital and print.
Certified in Spring 2017
CFS 600 Professional Development
Connie Ulasewicz
Family Interiors Nutrition & Apparel, College of Health and Social Sciences
Professional roles and career opportunities. Portfolio development. Trends and issues in the fields of apparel, interior design, and family and consumer sciences using an integration of subject matter.
Certified in Fall 2016
AFRS 210 Introduction to Africana Literature
Brittany Prince
Africana Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
Role of literature in the formulation, maintenance, and articulation of a cultural ethos.
AFRS 221 African American Music
Derrick Spiva
Africana Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
History, growth, and development of African American music during the 20th century.
AFRS 230 African American Gospel Workshop
Derrick Spiva
Africana Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
Workshop on gospel music: traditional African antecedents of gospel music, religious, and secular forms developed, and economic and political factors shaping gospel music.
I R 361/C J 461 Terrorism and Covert Political Warfare
Suzanne Levi-Sanchez
International Relations, College of Liberal & Creative Arts
Criminal Justice, College of Health and Social Sciences
Terrorism and covert political warfare as international instruments especially since World War II. The use of terror and covert political warfare and the responses to their use.
Certified in Summer 2016
AFRS 200 Introduction to Black Psychology
Serie McDougal
Africana Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
Theories, characteristic methodologies, and applicability to the African American behavioral experiences and interface with other cultural communities.
HH 200 Holistic Approach to Academic Success
Adam Burke
Holistic Health, College of Health & Social Sciences
Concepts and skills for increased academic success, including mindfulness meditation for self-awareness, mental imagery for problem solving, and continuous improvement from an Eastern perspective. Lifelong learning, personal growth, and promoting a civil society are examined.
Certified in Spring 2016
AAS 370 Vietnamese in the United States
Jonathan Lee
Asian-American Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
Origins and causes of Vietnamese movements to the U.S. and nature of Vietnamese experience in America in terms of political, cultural, and economic factors.
CINE 306 Chinese Documentary Film
Weimin Zhang
Cinema, College of Liberal & Creative Arts
Study of contemporary Chinese documentary since the 1980s; exploration of the cultural, social, and aesthetical context of Chinese documentary films and filmmaking.
CINE 522 Projects in Motion Picture Editing
Ingrid Schulz
Cinema, College of Liberal & Creative Arts
Techniques and aesthetics of film editing.
ENG 216: Second Year Written Composition: English
John Holland
English Language and Literature, College of Liberal and Creative Arts
The culmination of a first-year experience sequence. Semester-long projects on topics related to personal and professional interests and involving questions of social justice, personal identity, health, and well-being. Choice of topics creates opportunities for lifelong learning and self-development. Practice academic strategies and habits of mind, learn about campus resources, discover their academic purpose and pathways, learn and practice academic and professional argumentation, develop information literacy, engage with the writing process including peer and faculty feedback, and practice a variety of rhetorical genres, both digital and print.
SED 200 Introduction to Education
Jamal Cooks
Secondary Education, Graduate College of Education
Introduction to the field of education and to the profession of teaching.
Certified in Fall 2015
AAS 377 Cambodians in the United States
Jonathan Lee
Asian-American Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
Examine push-pull factors that led people to flee Cambodia; focus on constraints and strategies (institutional, artistic, community, cultural) deployed by Cambodian Americans to negotiate their status in the US: politically, culturally, economically, and socially.
S ED 800 Adolescent Development
Natalio Avani
Secondary Education, Graduate College of Education
Covers learning theories, current social issues, and adolescent behaviors. Five areas of adolescent development (emotional, physical, moral, social, and cognitive) are examined as each pertains to middle and high school teaching and student learning.
Certified in Spring 2015
AA S 210 History of Asians in the United States
Jonathan Lee
Asian-American Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
Comparative analysis of the experience of different Asian American groups and their place in the general history and development of American society.
AA S 570 Southeast Asians in America
Jonathan Lee
Asian-American Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
Comparative exploration of Southeast Asian America by examining the histories and experiences of Burmese, Cambodian, Filipina/o, Hmong, Indonesian, Lao, Mien, Mong, Vietnamese, and Thai Americans.
AA S 585 Asian American Religiosities
Jonathan Lee
Asian-American Studies, College of Ethnic Studies
F L 401 Sight Translation
Eric Bishop
Spanish/English Interpretation (Legal/Court), College of Extended Learning
Understanding legal and other written documents commonly used in civil and criminal courts and translating these documents orally in the target language in a public situation. Focus on legal vocabulary development in both Spanish and English using legal documents from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries; literary, current events, tone, proper register, delivery and accuracy.
IBUS 130 Globalization and Business in the 21st Century
Bruce Heiman
International Business, College of Business
Introduction to concepts related to globalization; the impact of globalization on ethical, ecological, political, legal, social, economic and technological aspects of the 21st century; examination of perspectives and tools for psychological, social and professional readiness in the global world.
ITEC 816 Computer Resource Specialist
Patricia Donohue
Instructional Technologies, Graduate College of Education
Design, develop, and present professional development workshops and technology training. Use best practices and current resources to establish teams for technology planning and develop effective leadership skills, change management plan and grant proposals for your school or non-profit organization.
SPED 726 Workshop: Student Teaching Support Sessions for Mild/Moderate Disabilities or Orientation Mobility
Maya Delgado-Greenberg
Orientation & Mobility, Graduate College of Education
Workshop sessions to support student teachers in Mild/Moderate Disabilities or Orientation and Mobility programs. Review planning, guiding, and evaluating experiences during student teaching experience. Includes development of preliminary induction plan.
TH A 200 Introduction to the Theatre
Kurt Daw
Theatre and Dance, College of Liberal and Creative Arts
Examination of various theatrical arts: acting, directing, designing, playwriting; from the audience's and artist's point of view. Relation between theatre history and issues of contemporary concern. Contains a live viewing component.
CSU QLT Awardees
From 2011-2016, CSU Academic Technology Services sponsored a Quality Learning and Teaching (QLT) Awards and Recognition program to recognize exemplary teaching and learning in blended and online courses. These courses were evaluated using the 58-item QLT instrument and involved an instructor self-assessment, student-ratings survey, and a peer-review. The following are the QLT Awardees who were selected each year of the program, many of whom have contributed to the Quality Assurance Resource Repository (QuARRy). These instructors have demonstrated their dedication to quality online learning and teaching in the California State University system.
Certified in 2012-13
Child & Adolescent Dev Internship
Amy Conley Wright
Certified in 2011-2012
Managing Organizational Change
Aaron Anderson
Instructional Systems Design
Brian Beatty
Health & Social Justice: Burning Issues & Taking Action
Mary Beth Love
The Business of Acting
Jo Tomalin
Professional Identity & Ethical Behavior in Rehab Counseling
Mya Vaughn
CSU Certified Quality Online Courses
The Chancellor’s Office, Academic Technology Services has established “Formal Course Review” of online courses across the 23-campus system using the CSU QLT or QM Instrument. The goal is to build a culture of quality and continuous improvement in online course offerings through cross-campus collaboration and recognition of mature courses that successfully meet QLT and/or QM standards. A team approach of three certified reviewers review the course from the student perspective and apply the instrument to the course, providing feedback for course improvement.
AAS 210 History of Asians in the United States
Jonathan Lee
January 25, 2016