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LLC 765 - Research in Language, Literacy and Culture Credits: 3
In a seminar setting, students read extensively to synthesize current theories in language, literacy and culture in order to further clarify their own theory of learning. Required coursework leads students to their own research and supports the writing of the thesis or research reports using an inquiry approach.
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LLC 767 - Current Trends in Language and Literacy Credits: 3
This course is designed to bridge theory and practice. It consists of individual study carried out under the guidance of a faculty member. The participant selects a current trend or problem in reading/writing/language, explores recent literature in the topic and considers instructional implications of the findings.
May not be audited.
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LLC 769 - Seminar in Language and Literacy Credits: 1
A visiting scholar leads students in the examination of critical issues in reading, writing, language theory and practice.
Graded Credit/No Credit. Repeatable for credit.
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LLC 795 - Research Methodology in Literacy Credits: 3
This course is designed to critically examine current and historical methodologies in literacy in terms of theoretical frameworks, research methods and implications particularly as it pertains to classroom research. Students study the nature of systematic inquiry and survey qualitative methods for investigating issues in the field of literacy education. Students develop an action research approach to investigating an enduring problem of practice they face as classroom teachers. Course topics include a survey of issues related to qualitative research in education, the use of library resources, data gathering and processing, and evaluation of research articles. In preparation for embarking on their own research project, students writes a research proposal, including a literature review pertinent to their inquiry.
May not be audited.
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LLC 796 - Literacy Research Project Credits: 2
Candidates will finalize their culminating Action Research project building on the foundational research course, LLC 795. Candidates will continue to examine action research as a form of self-reflective systematic inquiry by practitioners on their own practice to prepare them to do action research in schools. Additionally, this course strives to promote the development of professional community and candidates' recognition of their own expertise. Topics include an analysis of collaborative forms of research, ways to identify problems to investigate, the selection of appropriate research methods, collecting and analyzing data, and ways to draw conclusions from their research.
Take LLC 795
May not be audited
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LLC 797 - Continuous Registration Credits: 0
Students who do not complete the project or thesis within the semesters they have registered are required to register for continuous registration each semester until the project/thesis has been satisfactorily completed. Registration for 797 is equivalent to 1 unit of tuition.
May not be audited.
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LLC 798 - Project/Thesis Proposal Credits: 1
Involves completion of a proposal for the project or thesis. Instruction is tutorial and reviews procedures, along with development of a conceptual overview of the process of formulating and completing a thesis or project.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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LLC 799 - Project/Thesis-Language, Literacy and Culture Credits: 3
Supervised project or thesis in the field of language, literacy and culture. Instruction is tutorial and will result in a completed project or thesis.
Prerequisite: LLC-798
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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Leadership Studies |
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LEAD 705 - Introduction to Leadership Studies Credits: 3
The course serves as the cornerstone of the leadership studies program. Explores interdisciplinary approaches and historical foundations of leadership theories. Includes both theoretical perspectives and personal introspection and provides for self-discovery of personal leadership strengths and areas of growth.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 707 - Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics Credits: 3
Examines the various theories and perspectives as associated with leading individual followers and groups. Uses various methodologies and diagnostic tools to measure and understand the complexities of individual and group dynamics and their impacts on organizations.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 711 - Introduction to Leadership Studies Credits: 6
Explores interdisciplinary approaches and historical foundations of leadership theory. Study of the individual includes both theoretical perspectives and personal introspection into strengths and areas of growth. Study of organizations focuses on the need to develop learning institutions. Study of community examines stewardship of both human and natural environments. This course serves as the cornerstone of the leadership studies program.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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LEAD 712 - Organizational Leadership and Innovation Credits: 3
Examines organizations and the need to develop learning institutions. Explores leadership approaches to creating organizational cultures that encourage innovation in meeting its internal service to the organization and external services to the community. Introduces the various diagnostic instruments, strategic planning and creative problem solving approaches leaders must take to fulfill the organization's mission, vision and values priorities.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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LEAD 720 - Communications and Marketing Credits: 3
Examines the various communication approaches from a strategic leadership and marketing perspective. Also explores internal services to the organization, as well as the external services to the community and its stakeholders. Introduces the various levels (economic, managerial, operations and marketing) of strategic action an organization must take to fulfill its mission, vision and values.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 721 - Conflict, Collaboration and Negotiation Credits: 3
An introduction to conflict, collaboration and negotiation. Includes basic theory and methods, as well as the opportunity to develop skills in such areas as listening, negotiating and mediating, through role playing.Prepares leaders to collaborate and manage conflict.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 722 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
Explores leadership and human resources. Topics include: 1) current trends in human resources management and the legal environment; 2) talent management, workforce planning and staffing, recruitment and selection, outsourcing, virtual teams, and role identification; 3) employee motivation and performance management; 4) organizational/employee development strategies and succession planning; and 5)development and leadership of a learning culture that respects and values ethics, conflict, diversity and change.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 723 - Ethics and Sustainable Leadership Strategies Credits: 3
Ethical perspectives, legal environment and organizational goals associated with sustainable principles are examined from a leadership and organizational perspective. Also examines the concept of stewardship of both human and natural environments.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 730 - Financial Decision Making Credits: 3
Investigates the qualitative leadership dimensions for strategic planning and action an organization must pursue, emphasizing the effective management of risk that appropriate quantitative analysis can provide and the qualitative implications of quantitative decisions.
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LEAD 732 - Change and Transformation Strategies Credits: 3
Presents approaches for leaders to facilitate change and transformation in organizations and communities with a focus on learning dialogue, appreciative inquiry and participatory action research. New avenues for strategic planning are examined.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 733 - Research Methods Credits: 3
Bridging the gap between theoretical and practical understandings, this course brings research methods into dialogue. Students will understand various components of research, nature leadership research, formulation and clarification of a research topic, review of the literature, selection of a research approach and research strategy, negotiation access and ethics, selection of participants, data-collection analysis and presentation of final results.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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LEAD 734 - Integral Inquiry Credits: 3
Recommended prerequisites: satisfactory completion of prior courses. Bridging the gap between theoretical and practical understandings, this course brings research methods into dialogue. Students develop an understanding of various components of research. Students identify and develop an organizational research proposal.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 741 - Globalization and Culture Credits: 3
Investigates the importance of building organizational and community-based cultures that honor and foster diversity and are capable of serving worldwide communities. Multicultural and multilingual attitudes and skills are emphasized as the keys to organizational and community-based success.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 751 - Master's Research Thesis Credits: 4
To complete the graduation requirements for master of arts in leadership studies, students must complete and defend a substantial research thesis that applies academic and professional experiences. Development of the thesis is done with the supervision of a LEAD faculty advisor and committee members in a class setting with students as co-learners. The thesis consists of an approved proposal and introduction, literature review, research methods, results and discussion, and conclusions and recommendations. A final defense is made as a presentation to a faculty committee.
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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LEAD 752 - Developing Proposals for Change Credits: 3
Recommended prerequisites: satisfactory completion of prior courses. Prsents models, ideas, theories and practice that are integral for successful systems change and transformation. Strategic planning and approaches by which leaders are able to facilitate change and transformation in organizations and communities are explored. Students focus on action research to develop a proposal for systems improvement.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 762 - Leadership in Different Contexts Credits: 3
Recommended prerequisites: satisfactory completion of prior courses. Investigates the importance of building organizational cultures that honor and foster diversity. Explores the newest dimensions and challenges of leadership that strengthen and extend leadership skills in rapidly changing and complex, diverse, multi-generational, multicultural and multi-dimensional systems. Examines leadership approaches and how stragegic approaches must be modified to be effective in different organizational environments.
May not be audited.
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LEAD 766 - Leadership Capstone Project Credits: 3
Recommended prerequisites: satisfactory completion of prior courses. To complete graduation requirements for Master of Arts in Leadership Studies, students must complete the requirements for this culminating experience of the program that applies academic and professional experiences. The development of a captstone project is done with the supervision of faculty and in collaboration with other students as co-learners.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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LEAD 797 - Continuous Registration Credits: 0
Students who do not complete the project or thesis within the semesters they have registered are required to register for continuous registration each semester until the project/thesis has been satisfactorily completed. Registration for 797 is equivalent to 1 unit of tuition.
May not be audited.
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Mathematics Education |
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MED 797 - Continuous Registration Credits: 0
Students who do not complete the project or thesis within the semesters they have registered are required to register for continuous registration each semester until the project/thesis has been satisfactorily completed. Registration for 797 is equivalent to 1 unit of tuition.
May not be audited.
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MED 798 - Project/Thesis Proposal Credits: 1
Involves completion of a proposal for the project or thesis. Instruction is tutorial and reviews procedures, along with development of a conceptual overview of the process of formulating and completing a thesis or project.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MED 799 - Project/Thesis-Integrated Mathematics/Science Education Credits: 3
Supervised project or thesis in the field of integrated mathematics/science education. Instruction is tutorial and will result in a completed project or thesis.
Prerequisite: MED-798
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MTHE 721 - Puzzles and Problem Solving Credits: 2
Introduces K-8 teachers to the field of recreational mathematics through a variety of mathematical problems and puzzles and helps them become better problem solvers. In addition, the course highlights some of the mathematics inherent in puzzles and shows teachers ways to integrate various puzzles and interesting math problems into their mathematics classrooms.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 724 - Problem Solving in Mathematics Credits: 2
A study of the nature of problem solving, with applications to secondary school mathematics. Problems of both historical and contemporary significance will be examined. Applications that integrate algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analysis, number theory and probability and statistics will be explored.
May not be audited. Repeatable for credit.
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MTHE 730 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
Techniques for solving systems of equations, examination of existence and uniqueness of solutions, matrix operations, matrix inverses, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, vector spaces, linear transformations, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization and applications of linear algebra to calculus, least squares solutions and differential equations.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 742 - Current Issues and Research in Mathematics Education Credits: 2 - 4
Using appropriate documents and journal articles as sources, the course will examine current issues in the design and implementation of mathematics curriculum. The focus of the course will be on changes in the teaching and learning of mathematics currently called for in national, state and local reform documents. Attention will be directed to the factors and themes that influence the successful implementation of new curricula and the teacher as a change facilitator.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MTHE 743 - Arithmetic of Rational Number Systems: Content and Pedagogy Credits: 2
This course will have as its focus the development and application of the natural, whole and positive rational number systems. These are the number systems that K-6 arithmetic is all about. An understanding of how these systems develop, beginning with a foundation in set concepts, is important to an understanding of the what and why of the arithmetic and related mathematical concepts that are part of the K-6 curriculum. Additional emphasis will be placed on problem solving, exploration and applications involving the various sets of numbers.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 745 - Number Theory Credits: 3
Divisibility, prime numbers, greatest common divisor, Euler's function, arithmetic functions, congruences, number theoretic functions, Diophantine equations and continued fractions.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 751 - Informal Geometry: Content and Pedagogy Credits: 2
The course places strong emphasis upon the acquisition of the language of geometry. The big ideas of shape and dimension provide the umbrella under which can be found the specific concepts and relationship of geometry that are the content of the course. The course can be summarized by the following goals: 1) to visualize geometric figures through manipulatives, identification within a set of figures, drawing, construction and seeing in the real world; 2) to classify geometric figures by sorting according to selected attributes, comparing and contrasting figures, by identifying a figure from oral or written descriptions and to develop and use a definition of a figure; 3) to analyze geometric figures and relationships by explaining how figures and parts are related and interpreting the meaning of a geometric situation; 4) to discover and formulate generalizations by posing and answering "what if" questions, by continuing patterns and discovering generalizations from seeing many examples; and 5) to prove and disprove generalizations by giving reasons why something is always true and showing counterexamples to show a generalization to be false.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 753 - Concepts of Algebra: Content and Pedagogy Credits: 2
The course offers an in-depth study of the underlying concepts and relationships of algebra that build bridges from arithmetic to algebra. An exploration of four distinct ways to conceptualize algebra leads to an understanding of algebra as generalized arithmetic, as a study of procedures for solving certain kinds of problems, as the study of relationships among quantities and as the study of structures. The exploration is designed to lead students to a deep understanding of the various uses of variables, of elementary functions, their graphs and associated notation, of the relationship between problems and equations representing those problems, of solving both linear and quadratic equations and of the real number system as an extension of the rational numbers. Special emphasis is given to proportional reasoning and the Pythagorean relationship.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 755 - Probability and Statistics: Content and Pedagogy (Middle School Emphasis) Credits: 2
Designed for elementary and middle school teachers who have a multiple subject credential. Approaches probability and statistics from an experiential, informal, activity-based point of view. Hands-on activities and experiments relate empirical and theoretical probability. The statistics are focused on descriptive statistics that include some intuitive ideas from inferential statistics.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 757 - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
The focus of this course will be on the mathematical ideas emerging from the initial reports brought back by contemporary explorers. Each idea will be developed mathematically and then explored using commercial and public domain computer software and the hand-held graphing calculator. Participants will be taught the mathematical methods used to translate these new ideas into the syntax of the computer and graphing calculator. Activities suitable for use in the middle grade through secondary classroom will be presented.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 761 - Advanced Geometry Credits: 3
Euclidean and other geometries are developed to provide one of the basic points of view for the study of mathematics. Topics will include informal approaches to explore concepts and relationships; other geometries, such as spherical and hyperbolic; and algebraic methods involving coordinates in two or three dimensions. Vectors and transformations will be used in discussions of relations among figures and the proofs of theorems; and a study and comparison of Euclidean and hyperbolic geometries as mathematical systems.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 762 - Advanced Algebra Credits: 3
The course focuses on various facets of algebra that are typically taught from junior high through college. A major emphasis is on foundations and on looking at elementary algebra from an advanced standpoint. Additionally, the course focuses on the impact of technology on approaches to the content of school algebra.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 763 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
Content of the course includes laws of probability, organization of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, sampling, normal distributions, the central limit theorem, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, chi-square, analysis of variance and nonparametric methods. The course assumes the mathematical background required for a single subject credential in mathematics.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 764 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
Those mathematical topics defined discretely are topics of particular interest to computer scientists. These topics include logic, Boolean algebra, digital logic, discrete functions and relations, mathematical induction, probability, graphs and trees and algorithms. This course introduces and explores these and related topics.
May not be audited.
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MTHE 765 - History of Mathematics Credits: 2
The course will cover the important ideas in the development of mathematics from ancient times to the present. The study will include the life stories of some of the great mathematicians who created much of the mathematics taught today. Participants will become familiar with the history of mathematics and will develop materials to facilitate the integration of this knowledge into their courses.
May not be audited.
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MBA 700 - Global Economics Credits: 3
Students read articles on international economics by leading economists, drawn from various scholarly sources (e.g. Foreign Affairs, Current Issues in Economics and Finance, Finance and Development, Federal Reserve Publications, Journal of Economic Perspectives.) The course focuses on real debates within the discipline of economics and political economy, not on "pro-con" debates, which often obscure the real issues.
May not be audited.
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MBA 705 - Global Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
Emphasis on the planning, coordination and control of complex global organizations. Explores key management accounting concepts, tools and systems, involving cost allocation and strategic decision making. Includes an introduction to activity-based management and traditional performance evaluation techniques. Case studies are used to augment application of the material.
May not be audited.
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MBA 710 - Marketing in a Global Economy Credits: 3
Provides an international marketing orientation to marketing strategies and marketing analysis tools. Interpretation and implementation of strategic issues related to segmentation, targeting and positioning are discussed. Tools and methodology used for facilitating international marketing plans are examined, and the management of product development, pricing, promotion, distribution strategies and channel structuring are emphasized. Interactive activities through case studies are an integrated component of this course, developing skills to create, develop and sustain marketing.
May not be audited.
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MBA 714 - Entreprenuerial Immersion Credits: 3
An intensive course designed to immerse MBA students into the entrepreneurial process. Student teams engage in a workshop-like environment, challenged to create a viable social enterprise over the eight-week program. Culminates in a business pitch presentation to a community panel. Major phases of the start-up process is covered, including business plan development, design-based innovation, legal formation consideration, potential management structures, human resource considerations, startup financing, culture building and social media marketing.
May not be audited.
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MBA 720 - Management in Global Business Credits: 3
Focus of this course is on theories of management, including the functions of staffing, organizing, motivating and development of the enterprise and the employees.
May not be audited.
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MBA 725 - Strategic Financial Management Credits: 3
Study of global financial markets, exchange rates and derivatives. Includes government influence and risk analysis, along with finance of international trade.
May not be audited.
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MBA 730 - Research Methods Credits: 3
Investigates the techniques of the research process as applied to business and economics. Experience is gained in defining research problems and in collecting, analyzing, recording and interpreting data. Also, an analysis of pertinent research literature in business and economics is accomplished. Formulation of thesis or project occurs in this course.
May not be audited.
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MBA 735 - Regional Business Field Experience: National Travel Credits: 1
Short term travel to a regional destination to gain understanding of some aspect of the global economy and its effects on the Central Valley of California.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MBA 740 - Communication and Intercultural Competence Credits: 3
Study of the process of intercultural communication and management, and how cultural, social, psychological and environmental factors affect communication outcomes. Analysis of successful adaptation of organizations to new cultures. Topics coordinated with international travel destinations included in program.
May not be audited.
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MBA 745 - Operations Management in Global Business Credits: 3
Provides strategic methods of designing, monitoring, sustaining and improving the production mechanisms of manufacturing and service systems. Global supply-chain management techniques of operation structures, such as process flow, guality processes, constraints, statistical production tools, materials requirements planning, quality management instruments and integrated quality systems will be interpreted and applied through case studies and interactive activities.
May not be audited.
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MBA 750 - International Business Field Experience Credits: 3
Travel to another country to gain knowledge and insight into linkages and effects of the global economy and business practices in another culture.
May not be audited.
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MBA 755 - Strategic Management in Global Business Credits: 3
Discusses the formulation, implementation and control of competitive advantage strategies, building upon the previous program courses and incorporating analytical tools and techniques for a successful formulation, execution and sustaining of enterprise-wide strategies. A global strategic perspective with alignments of resources, capabilities, capacity, competencies, strategic choices, technology, sourcing, alliances and partnerships and other competitive factors are evaluated and discussed. Case studies and interactive activities are employed in this course.
May not be audited.
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MBA 760 - Advanced Finance Credits: 3
Students learn how to measure the value of companies and make the kind of strategic decisions that ensure the creation of shareholder value, focusing not only on the short-term performance of a company but also on its long-term health that is, its ability to create shareholder value year after year. Explores the factors necessary for good corporate health, including a robust strategy, well-maintained assets and a good reputation with customers, regulators, governments, employees and other stakeholders.
May not be audited.
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MBA 765 - Law, Ethics and Values in a Global Environment Credits: 3
Examines what business leaders need to know concerning the complex interplay of law, ethics and values to be effective in the global business arena.
May not be audited.
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MBA 770A - Business Plan I Credits: 1
Provides students with the knowledge, skills and tools to be business managers and modern entrepreneurs. Students form a business start-up or an interesting investor group to apply what they learn in the global MBA program core courses to form or invest in a business. Involves completion and promotion of a detailed business plan for the project. Instruction is tutorial and reviews procedures, along with development of a conceptual overview of the process of formulating and completing a business plan.
Prerequisite: MBA-700, MBA-710, MBA-720
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MBA 770B - Business Plan II Credits: 1
Provides students with the knowledge, skills and tools to be business managers and modern entrepreneurs. Students form a business start-up or an interesting investor group to apply what they learn in the global MBA program core courses to form or invest in a business. Involves completion and promotion of a detailed business plan for the project. Instruction is tutorial and reviews procedures, along with development of a conceptual overview of the process of formulating and completing a business plan.
Prerequisite: MBA-700, MBA-705, MBA-710, MBA-720, MBA-730, MBA-735, MBA-770A
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MBA 770C - Business Plan III Credits: 2
Provides students with the knowledge, skills and tools to be business managers and modern entrepreneurs. Students form a business start-up or an interesting investor group to apply what they learn in the global MBA program core courses to form or invest in a business. Involves completion and promotion of a detailed business plan for the project. Instruction is tutorial and reviews procedures, along with development of a conceptual overview of the process of formulating and completing a business plan.
Prerequisite: MBA-700, MBA-705, MBA-710, MBA-714, MBA-720, MBA-730, MBA-735, MBA-745, MBA-760, MBA-770A, MBA-770B
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MBA 798 - Global MBA Project/Thesis Proposal Credits: 1
Involves completion of a proposal for the project or thesis. Instruction is tutorial and reviews procedures, along with development of a conceptual overview of the process of formulating and completing a thesis or project.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MBA 799A - Global MBA Project/Thesis I Credits: 1
Supervised project or thesis in the field of business. Instruction is tutorial and will result in designated progress toward a completed project or thesis.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MBA 799B - Global MBA Project/Thesis II Credits: 2
Supervised project or thesis in the field of business. Instruction is tutorial and will result in a completed project or thesis.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MIN 700A - First Year Residency Credits: 0
Serves primarily to develop a sense of community within the cohort, provide opportunities for students to participate in strategic ministries first-hand, and lay a foundation for the upcoming semester. All of these gatherings are highly experiential and will involve a wide variety of activities and exercises.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MIN 700B - Second Year Residency Credits: 0
The second year residency serves to enhance the development of community within the cohort, provide opportunities for students to participate in strategic ministries first-hand and lay a foundation for the upcoming semesters. All of these gatherings are highly experimental and will involve a wide variety of activities and exercises.
Prerequisite: MIN-700A
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MIN 700C - Third Year Residency Credits: 0
The third year residency serves to enhance the development of community within the cohort, provide opportunities for students to participate in strategic ministries first-hand and lay a foundation for the final two semesters. All of these gatherings are highly experimental and will involve a wide variety of activities and exercises.
Prerequisite: MIN-700A and MIN-700B
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MIN 700D - Final Residency Credits: 0
The final residency serves to culminate the development of community within the cohort, provide opportunities for students to contemplate the strategic ministries they experienced first-hand, and finalizes with the spring gala celebration and commencement. All of these gatherings are highly experimental and will involve a wide variety of activities and exercises.
Prerequisite: MIN-700A, MIN-700B and MIN-700C
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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MIN 702 - Perspectives on the World Christian Movement Credits: 3
Survey of the expansion of the Christian movement across the world from the time of Christ to the present. The Christian mission mandate is developed from the Old Testament and the New Testament, the history of mission, and world Christian movements. Students are introduced to the great missionaries and mission agencies that carried the gospel of Christ around the world. The course explores the unique problems of communicating the gospel and planting churches cross-culturally. Students are challenged to examine potential involvement in the World Christian Movement locally and globally.
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MIN 704 - Discerning Vocation and Calling Credits: 1
Assists students with vocational direction and explores the student's personal narrative and its implication for spiritual and emotional well-being. Introduces foundational skills/strategies for seminary education and seeks to foster an experience of community life. All incoming degree-seeking seminary students are expected to enroll in this course during their first semester.
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MIN 705 - Mentoring/Connecting Credits: 1
All incoming, degree-seeking, seminary students are expected to enroll in this course in their first semester. Through group and one-on-one meetings with the mentor and peer contacts, the student learns foundational study skills/strategies to manage the unique challenges of seminary life. Important issues addressed include a basic understanding of Anabaptism, introduction to the core values of the seminary, an experience of community life and personal concerns raised by the student. Intended to help students grow personally through developing strong interpersonal relationships and fostering reflection on issues related to personal, spiritual and academic growth.
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MIN 706 - Discerning Personal Vocation and Calling Credits: 1.5
Assists students with vocational direction, affirming ministry gifts, processing specific call to ministry, as well as the student's personal narrative and its implication for spiritual and emotional well-being. *Includes material from "Christology: Humanity & Divinity of Jesus"
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MIN 710 - Spiritual Formation Credits: 2
Introduces practices and perspectives for helping students to grow in their attentiveness to God's presence in order to be continually formed into Christlikeness by the Holy Spirit. Students are helped to cultivate spiritual habits that can sustain them in their future ministries within and beyond the local congregations. Both individual and communal aspects of spiritual formation are explored.
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MIN 710 - Spiritual Formation Credits: 1.5
Introduces practices and perspectives for helping students to grow in their attentiveness to God's presence in order to be continually formed into Christlikeness by the Holy Spirit. Students are helped to cultivate spiritual habits that can sustain them in their future ministries within and beyond the local congregations. Both individual and communal aspects of spiritual formation are explored.
1.5 credit course for Ministry, Leadership, and Culture students only.
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MIN 712 - The Charismatic Experience Credits: 1.5
A study of the history and contemporary practices of Pentecostal and charismatic churches. Students will explore Holy Spirit encounters in public worship.
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MIN 714 - Spirit, Character, and Transformation Credits: 3
Empowers students to cultivate a healthy personal and spiritual life in today's ever-changing world. Introduces practices and perspectives for helping students grow in their attentiveness to God's presence to be formed into Christlikeness by the Holy Spirit. Topics also include the family, finances, private life, boundaries, and friendships.
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MIN 715 - Church, Ministry and Sacraments - Anglican Studies Credits: 3
Traces the biblical and theological roots of the church, and the role of the sacraments. The course will consider issues of church identity, government, discipline, canon law, the history and theology of the sacraments of baptism and the Eucharist, and the orders of ministry.
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MIN 716 - Advocacy and Public Policy Credits: 1.5
Examines faith-based advocacy in order to analyze and influence systems on personal, interpersonal, and systemic levels.
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MIN 718 - Effective Contemporary Public Communication Credits: 3
Students explore rhetorical practices to proclaim the Good News of reconciliation in Jesus Christ that connect with contemporary audiences. Students will learn to tell stories effectively, organize content to bring about change, and analyze their audiences.
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MIN 719 - Exploring Secular Culture/Connecting with Secular People Credits: 3
An exploration of key thinkers and movements that have created a "Post-Christ" world view. Attention will be given to alternative visions for following the life and teaching of Jesus in a secular culture. Students will also explore evangelistic practices grounded in biblical, historical, and missional perspectives.
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MIN 720 - Personal Evangelism Credits: 1
Students are invited into an exploration of the practice of evangelism grounded in biblical, historical, ecclesiastical and missional perspectives. Opportunities are provided to experiment with relationally and incarnationally based approaches to evangelism appropriate to the postmodern, post-Christendom context in which we live and serve. Students are challenged to cultivate the sort of missional spirituality from which a life of evangelistic engagement can flow naturally and authentically.
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MIN 721 - Building a Deep and Sustainable Life Credits: 3
Empowers students to cultivate a healthy personal life as a minister in today's ever-changing world. Topics include the minister's family, finances, private life, boundaries, and friendships.
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MIN 722 - Life of the Pastor Credits: 3
A look at the personal life of a minister in today's ever-changing world. Topics considered include the minister and his/her calling, family, finances, private life, boundaries and friendships.
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MIN 724 - Church Planting Credits: 2
Begins by examining the biblical roots of church planting, some theological principles that are applicable to this practice and the historical context within which the contemporary church planting movement is set. Further topics include an introduction to strategic reasons for church planting, contemporary models and assessing the suitability of the local context. Attention is given to the characteristics and role of church planters. Examines many practical issues involved in the process of church planting and concludes by drawing on lessons from recent church planting experience, reflecting on missiological and ecclesiological issues and assessing the emergence of different kinds of churches. Recommended to take MIN-720 concurrently.
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MIN 725 - Issues and Theologies of Mission Credits: 3
Investigates the important biblical and theological foundations of the church's call to mission. Examines current trends in mission and issues that arise as Christians seek to share the Gospel with people of other faiths, people suffering violence and oppression, people impacted by globalization and people who live in rural and urban settings.
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MIN 726 - Kingdom Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
Recommended prior coursework: BIB 720. Designed to aid students in developing and leading innovative holistic ministry initiatives in an urban context. Founded upon a theology of hope that invites Christ's followers to creative participation in God's redemptive work. From that foundation, approaches to envisioning, developing, structuring, financing, staffing and networking entrepreneurial non-profit ministries are explored. A number of organizations from the Fresno area are explored as case studies. Students have opportunity to interact extensively with practitioners from these organizations.
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MIN 728 - Anthropology for Christian Witness Credits: 3
Focuses on how missionaries can learn from anthropologists and why it is crucial for them to do so. Students are exposed to basic insights and tools and then apply them, observing various cultures by reading, video, lectures and on-site ethnographic work. The potential missional importance of these activities is always at the forefront.
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MIN 730 - Christians and Religious Neighbors Credits: 3
How should Christians interact with people from other religions? What does it mean to follow Jesus in and among non-Christian communities? This class will investigate theologies of religion, models of interfaith engagement, and ways in which some Christ-followers contextualize their faith in relation to and in the midst of non-Christian religious communities. In particular we will practice dialogue skills in an effort to better understand what it means to love our religious neighbor as a reflection of Christ's love.
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MIN 732 - Church Educational Ministries Credits: 3
This is a course on leading the teaching and training ministries of the church and Christian educational institutions. The course examines various models of Christian education for churches and schools of different sizes in a variety of settings. The course includes issues such as pedagogy, reflective practice, experiential learning, discipleship, methodology and media.
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MIN 734 - Christian Community Development Credits: 3
Designed to expose the participant to urban ministry and community development in the context of the city with the nation's highest concentrated poverty--Fresno, California. The course contains many experiential features, as well as more traditional academic pedagogies to help participant application in their own context.
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MIN 736 - Entrepreneurial Leadership of Non-Profit Organizations Credits: 1.5
Introduces planning and implementing new ministry projects, including mobilizing and motivating laity and staff, decision-making, managing of budgets, and legal issues.
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MIN 738 - Collaborative Leadership Credits: 1.5
Based on the premise that Christ-centered leadership involves a team approach rather than a top-down model. Equips students to identify and authorize others' gifts, lead group decision-making, discern the will of the Spirit as a community, and overcome common pitfalls that can arise as people seek to work together. Includes material from "The Trinity"
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MIN 740 - Preaching I Credits: 3
An introduction to the field of homilectics, including the study of its oral, rhetorical and hermeneutical traditions with a brief exploration of future directions in homilectics. Students explore the biblical basis for preaching, including the motivation and content of communication to the people of God in the church and outside the church. Student sermons are videotaped, evaluated by peers and analyzed by the instructor.
Prerequisite: BIB-725
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MIN 742 - Preaching for Contemporary Listeners Credits: 3
Introductory preaching classes typically focus primarily on fashioning sermons from biblical texts. While we will further develop those same skills in this course, additional attention will be given to reaching the audience to whom we preach those sermons. Students will learn to analyze their audience, tell stories effectively, use space and movement to enhance communication, and organize material so as to bring about change.
Prerequisite: BIB-725
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MIN 743 - Preaching/Teaching Minor Prophets Credits: 3
Study of selected books included among the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. Attention will be given to both the content/message of these prophetic books as well as to developing a sound interpretive method with which to read them and preach from them.
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MIN 744 - Pastoral Care and Counseling Credits: 3
A study of the church as a caregiving community, focusing on the giving of pastoral care and counseling through the lifespan and at key passages and crises such as: birth, baptism, marriage, career transition, accident, illness or death.
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MIN 745 - Preaching and Teaching Historical Books of the Old Testament Credits: 3
Introduction to Old Testament history, with focus on the period represented by the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings. The study will evaluate recent research on the history and archaeology of Israel.
Prerequisite: BIB-725
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MIN 746 - Christian Worship Credits: 1 - 3
A study of the biblical, historical and theological foundations of contemporary Christian worship, including a consideration of the changing face of worship, the key elements of corporate worship, selected worship traditions, special services of worship, the planning and leading of corporate worship and practical strategies for connecting corporate worship with daily life.
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MIN 747 - Reformed Worship Credits: 3
A study of the historical and theological development of Christian worship, with particular emphasis on the centrality of the doctrine of the Trinity to an understanding of the foundation and meaning of worship, and on the expression of worship in the Reformed tradition. Includes study of orders and elements of services, the Reformed understanding of baptism and the Lord's supper and the place of the Word of God in worship. Attention is given to different worship styles, including music. Also covers special services such as weddings and funerals.
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MIN 748 - Pastoral Leadership Credits: 3
Introduces principles of leadership and administration, church organization, mobilizing and motivating laity and staff, decision making and planning ministry projects.
Prerequisite: BIB-720
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