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BIB 744 - Exploring God's Self-Revelation Credits 3
An examination of the unfolding scenes or "acts" of the biblical drama, beginning with creation and concluding with the final establishment of God's Kingdom. Students will gain an appreciation of God's overarching, redemptive plan and related themes as they appear in both the Old and New Testaments. Particular attention will be given to understanding the life and ministry of Jesus within that plan. *Includes material from "The Doctrine of God"
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BIB 745 - Historical Books of the Old Testament: Judges/Ruth 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.
TAKE BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
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BIB 750 - Old Testament Theology Credits 3
A study of the major theologies and themes of the Old Testament. The goal is to learn how to think biblically and theologically about crucial issues addressed within the Old Testament and relevant for believers today.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
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BIB 752 - New Testament Theology Credits 3
A study of the major theologies and themes of the New Testament. The goal is to learn how to think to biblically and theologically about crucial issues addressed within the New Testament and relevant for the church in mission today.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
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BIB 754 - Biblical Theology of Mission and Evangelism Credits 3
Provides a missional reading of the Old and New Testaments to highlight the centrality of the theme of God's mission to the Bible's grand narrative and to develop a biblical theology of mission that emphasizes the proclamation of the whole gospel to the whole world. Includes analysis of current issues in mission from a theological perspective.
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BIB 756 - Old Testament Backgrounds Credits 3
The course traces the biblical story of the older testament in social, cultural, and geographical contexts. Special attention is given to archaeological data and comparative literature and their bearing on the interpretation of the Bible.
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BIB 758 - New Testament Backgrounds Credits 3
Seminar-style study of the historical, political, cultural and theological context in which the New Testament and other early Christian writings were written. Through a variety of activities (e.g. readings from primary sources, readings from secondary sources, discussions, presentations, research papers and interpretative assignments) students will explore the world of the early Christian writings.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
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BIB 760 - Theology for Integration Credits 3
A survey of Old Testament theology and New Testament theology to provide the biblical theological basis for the integration of psychology, counseling and theology.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
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BIB 761 - Theology for Transformation Credits 3
Builds a theological foundation for community transformation efforts, examining key biblical and missiological themes from across the scriptures that inform and sustain such efforts. Course helps students see the relationship between biblical text and their context, and features historic and contemporary examples and corresponding approaches of Christ-centered, justice-oriented ministry. Students will learn to think theologically about community problems, but also build a clearer picture of what a shalom community might look like, and what God's people might do to work toward it.
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BIB 762 - The Miracles of Jesus Credits 3
Seeks to understand the meaning and the function of the miracles of Jesus and of the miracle reports in the Gospels. Also discusses the theological implications of belief in the miraculous and intellectual objections that have been raised against the possibility or reality of miracles. Students work inductively on various texts in the Gospels that report miraculous events, seeking to learn what the historical Jesus and the Gospel writers aimed to accomplish and to teach by means of the miracles and miracle reports.
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BIB 764 - The Parables of Jesus Credits 3
Seeks to understand the meaning and the function of the parables of Jesus, in the context of Jesus' preaching/teaching, in the contexts of the evangelists who recorded them and in their present applications. Attention will be paid to the variety of methods of parable interpretation being used today.
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BIB 786 - Topics: Credits 1 – 4
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BIB 790 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
Designed to afford the advanced student the opportunity to integrate key themes of learning around a topic of interest. The main project of the course is to write and present one senior paper. Additional assignments include attendance at other presentations, reading and critiquing seminar papers written by fellow students. The size of the senior seminar paper requires careful planning and consultation with the instructors, who serve as chairs for presentation sessions.
Prerequisite: BIB-725
May not be audited.
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BIB 790CLT - Senior Seminar - Community Leadership Credits: 3
Designed to afford the advanced student the opportunity to integrate key themes of learning around a topic of interest. The main project of the course is to write and present one senior paper. Additional assignments include attendance at other presentations, reading and critiquing seminar papers written by fellow students. The size of the senior seminar paper requires careful planning and consultation with the instructors, who serve as chairs for presentation sessions.
Take BIB 725
For students in the Community Leadership Program only.
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BIB 790CLT - Senior Seminar - Community Leadership And Transformation Credits 3
Designed to afford the advanced student the opportunity to integrate key themes of learning around a topic of interest. The main project of the course is to write and present one senior paper. Additional assignments include attendance at other presentations, reading and critiquing seminar papers written by fellow students. The size of the senior seminar paper requires careful planning and consultation with the instructors, who serve as chairs for presentation sessions.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited.
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BIB 790CM - Senior Seminar - Christian Ministries Credits 3
Designed to afford the advanced student the opportunity to integrate key themes of learning around a topic of interest. The main project of the course is to write and present one senior paper. Additional assignments include attendance at other presentations, reading and critiquing seminar papers written by fellow students. The size of the senior seminar paper requires careful planning and consultation with the instructors, who serve as chairs for presentation sessions.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited.
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BIB 790DV - Senior Seminar - MDIV Credits 3
Designed to afford the advanced student the opportunity to integrate key themes of learning around a topic of interest. The main project of the course is to write and present one senior paper. Additional assignments include attendance at other presentations, reading and critiquing seminar papers written by fellow students. The size of the senior seminar paper requires careful planning and consultation with the instructors, who serve as chairs for presentation sessions.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited.
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BIB 790NT - Senior Seminar - New Testament Credits 3
Designed to afford the advanced student the opportunity to integrate key themes of learning around a topic of interest. The main project of the course is to write and present one senior paper. Additional assignments include attendance at other presentations, reading and critiquing seminar papers written by fellow students. The size of the senior seminar paper requires careful planning and consultation with the instructors, who serve as chairs for presentation sessions.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited.
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BIB 790OT - Senior Seminar - Old Testament Credits 3
Designed to afford the advanced student the opportunity to integrate key themes of learning around a topic of interest. The main project of the course is to write and present one senior paper. Additional assignments include attendance at other presentations, reading and critiquing seminar papers written by fellow students. The size of the senior seminar paper requires careful planning and consultation with the instructors, who serve as chairs for presentation sessions.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited.
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BIB 790TH - Senior Seminar - Theology Credits 3
Designed to afford the advanced student the opportunity to integrate key themes of learning around a topic of interest. The main project of the course is to write and present one senior paper. Additional assignments include attendance at other presentations, reading and critiquing seminar papers written by fellow students. The size of the senior seminar paper requires careful planning and consultation with the instructors, who serve as chairs for presentation sessions.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited.
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BIB 799 - Thesis Credits 3 - 6
An in-depth study of a specifically defined topic. A thesis proposal must be approved by a faculty advisor and by the academic committee.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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Biblical Literature |
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BLIT 700 - Journeying Deep Into Scripture Credits 3
An in-depth study of a particular text or book of the Bible. Special attention will be given to developing the student's own interpretive skills and to communicating the results of careful study with others.
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BLIT 719 - 1 & 2 Kings Credits 3
The study of 1 & 2 Kings as ancient biblical literature using reader-response, form, and ideological critical approaches to understand the text.
BIB-725 (Required, Previous).
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BLIT 731 - Psalms Credits 3
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BLIT 753 - Gospel of Mark Credits 3
An exegetical study of Mark as a source for the historical Jesus and as a theological interpretation of Jesus' life and ministry with a unique message for the first century and for today.
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BLIT 754 - Gospel of Luke Credits 1 - 3
An exegetical study of Luke as a source for the historical Jesus and as a theological interpretation of Jesus' life and ministry with a unique message for the first century and for today.
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BLIT 755 - Gospel of John Credits 3
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BLIT 756 - Book of Acts Credits 3
Survey of Acts; observes motivations and stages of church development; reflects on the church and its mission; interprets texts and themes (e.g. witness, Jew-Gentile church, mission strategies, leadership, church and the powers); develops strategies for applying texts and themes to church.
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BLIT 757 - Book of Romans Credits 3
Inquires into the social and historical situation of the Christ-believing communities in first-century Rome, and attempts to read Paul's letter to the Romans through the eyes of these original recipients. This enables context-sensitive consideration of major theological themes addressed by Paul, as well as informed reflection on their contemporary significance.
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BLIT 758 - Corinthian Letters Credits 1
The focus is a study of the structure, background, themes, and theology of First Corinthians. Special attention is given to the significance of Paul's Corinthian correspondence for the life of the church today.
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BLIT 760 - Galatians Credits 1 - 3
Through an in-depth study of the text and context of Paul's most passionate letter, this course reflects on how to build Christian communities of grace and freedom. Special emphasis will be placed on the practical implications of Paul's concern for unity within the churches of Galatia and the community-based ethics of this letter.
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BLIT 761 - Ephesians Credits 2 - 3
Recommended prior coursework: BIB-752. A study of the structure, background, themes and theology of Ephesians.
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BLIT 773 - Book of Revelation Credits 3
A careful exposition of the book is made with special attention to the different methods of interpretation. The goal of the course is to discover the significance of the book for the life of a witnessing and suffering church in light of the triumph of God through Jesus Christ.
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BLIT 786 - Topics: Biblical Literature Credits 1 – 4
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Counseling |
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COUN 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.
Graded Credit/No Credit.
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COUN 710 - Introduction to Counseling Credits 1
This course introduces counseling theories and techniques with an emphasis on acquiring basic counseling skills. Students will participate in mock counseling sessions to enhance acquisition of beginning counseling skills and techniques. All mock sessions will be video recorded. Students are expected to provide a video recording device for their sessions. Students will be responsible for obtaining any and all health clearances, vaccinations, background clearances, and malpractice insurance required by the instructor to participate in this course. All clearances and insurance must be obtained at the student's expense. This introductory counseling experience does not meet BBS requirements for supervised hours toward licensure.
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COUN 721 - Professional Ethics in Counseling Credits 3
Examines the ethical principles of counseling and their application in a variety of settings. Also examines current statutory regulations and requirements that impact counseling practice. Also focuses on identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas, the relationships of religious and personal values with ethical practice, and the philosophical and theological foundations of ethical practice.
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COUN 722 - Professional Ethics in Counseling II Credits 1
Focuses on identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas, the relationship of religious and personal values with ethical practice, and the philosophical and theological foundations of ethical practice.
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COUN 724 - Interpersonal Communication Credits 2 - 3
Emphasizes a systems approach to understanding self, family and community. Students are expected to work seriously on their own communication styles and interpersonal skills so they can become more effective in modeling for and ministering to others.
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COUN 726 - Human Development Credits 3
Covers the biological, psychological and social development from conception to death, with particular emphasis on children. Changes in the family life cycle will be examined, focusing on developmental issues often encountered in counseling and pastoral ministry. Disabilities, faith development and individual religious experiences across the life span will be reviewed.
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COUN 728 - Family Violence Credits 1.5
Explores the nature and scope of violating behavior in the home and in faith communities. The course is designed to meet the California Board of Behavioral Sciences seven hour MFT requirement of child abuse assessment training as well as the board's requirement of 15 hours of domestic violence education. Emphasizes identification and assessment of the spectrum of abusive behaviors, mandated reporting responsibilities and procedures for clinicians and clergy, safety planning and prevention. The impact of abuse on the developing child, the family unit and the community is addressed.
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COUN 730 - Clinical Assessment Credits 3
Designed to provide the student with an understanding of basic assessment information for clinical populations. Enhancing clinical interviewing skills will be emphasized. This will include learning how to conduct an intake interview, a mental status exam and an assessment of client lethality. Students will also learn how to assess client prognosis, create a written formulation of initial treatment plans and conduct a case presentation. Demonstrated mastery of the material presented in this course is fundamental to all further therapeutic work with clinical populations.
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COUN 732 - Aging and Long-Term Care Credits 1
Acquaints students with the developmental stages of aging and the resources available to elders and those who work with them in any context. Special attention is given to the spirituality of aging, mental health concerns, diverse aging populations and the issues of caregiving and long-term care.
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COUN 734 - Counseling Families Credits 3
Focusing on both theoretical and practical approaches to understanding and counseling families, the course is foundational for both therapeutic and pastoral practice. Students are expected to explore their own family of origin and to develop skills in counseling families. Both theory and practice are interpreted from a systems and pastoral perspective.
COUN-724 (Required, Previous).
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COUN 736 - Counseling Children Credits 2
Introduces theories and techniques of counseling children and adolescents as well as assessment and treatment of child and adolescent mental disorders. A number of modalities will be reviewed, with an emphasis on using play therapy from an ecosystemic orientation, how the interaction of early relationships and brain development shape a person's internal representation, and empirically supported child treatment techniques. Wellness and recovery, spiritual issues, counseling contexts in the church and community counseling will be addressed.
Take COUN-721, COUN-726, COUN-728 (Required, Previous).
Corequisite: COUN 736L
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COUN 736L - Counseling Children Lab Credits 1
This course provides an opportunity for MFT and pastoral counseling students to practice basic counseling skills in a supervised mentoring setting with pre-screened mentees. In addition to the scheduled course meeting time, students should plan for an additional time commitment of three hours per week mentoring at an off-campus agency setting, typically an elementary school site. Students are expected to be available to their assigned mentoring site(s) for a minimum of 10 weeks, regardless of their semester schedule. Meeting times for the mentoring sessions will be determined by the off-campus agency. Students must be available in these designated time frames to participate in the course. All mentoring sessions will be video recorded. Students are expected to provide a video recording device for their sessions. Students are expected to behave professionally and ethically and to comply with all site policies and procedures. Students will be responsible for obtaining all health clearances, vaccinations, background clearances, and malpractice insurance required by the off-campus agency to participate in this course. All clearances and insurance must be obtained at the student's expense. This course lab experience does not meet BBS requirements for supervised hours toward licensure.
COUN-721, COUN-726, COUN-728 (Required, Previous).
Corequisite: COUN 736
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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COUN 738 - Person, Family, and Culture Credits 2
Person, family and culture are fundamental constructs in counseling and ministry. Postmodern counseling theorists as well as missional church theologians begin with an understanding of these constructs. Using systems theory, social science, art, philosophy and theology, students in this course will examine these fundamental constructs in the context of changing forces in society.
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COUN 740 - Psychopathology Credits 3
Provides a basic understanding of clinical psychopathology. Examines the essential nature of mental disease, character pathology and emotional disorder. This includes an in-depth scrutiny of structural and functional changes within the individual, and clinically significant manifestations of various mental illnesses. Emphasis is placed on students being able to accurately assess and categorize individuals utilizing the diagnostic framework of the DSM system. Spiritual and religious explanations of symptomatic behaviors, and the role of the church in the treatment process, is presented.
TAKE COUN-730 (Required, Previous).
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COUN 742 - HIV/AIDS Credits 1
Introductory course on HIV/AIDS and counseling covering epidemiological and physiological aspects of the disease, assessment, psychosocial and ethical issues, and treatment strategies for at-risk populations and surviving significant others both within the United States and internationally.
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COUN 744 - Research, Testing and Family Assessment Credits 2 - 3
Designed to provide a basic understanding of psychometrics, psychological assessment and family assessment.
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COUN 746 - Counseling Individuals Credits 3
Survey of the major theoretical models in psychology for use in psychotherapy with individuals. This course will explore a variety of theories and styles of counseling. Basic skills in responding to crisis situations will be reviewed. The various models presented will be examined from religious and psychological perspectives.
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COUN 747 - Counseling Individuals and Couples: Modern Theories Credits 2
In the context of recovery and wellness-oriented care and systems theory, this course is a survey of modern theoretical models of psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Basic skills in responding to trauma and increasing resilience will be reviewed and enhanced. The various models presented will also be examined from religious, psychological and multicultural perspectives. Empirical support for each theory will be reviewed as well as the appropriateness of each theory for use in various cultural contexts. The course will include a lab component.
COUN-710 and COUN-721 (Required, Previous).
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COUN 747L - Counseling Individuals and Couples: Modern Theories Lab Credits 1
This course is the lab component to COUN-747. Basic skills in counseling are reinforced in practice. In addition to the scheduled course meeting time, students should plan for an additional time commitment of two hours per week mentoring at an off-campus agency setting. Meeting times for the mentoring sessions will be determined by the off-campus agency. Students must be available in these designated time frames to participate in the course. All mentoring sessions will be video recorded. Students are expected to provide a video recording device for their sessions. Students are expected to behave professionally and ethically and to comply with all site policies and procedures. Students will be responsible for obtaining all health clearances, vaccinations, background clearances, and malpractice insurance required by the off-campus agency to participate in this course. All clearances and insurance must be obtained at the student's expense. This course lab experience does not meet BBS requirements for supervised hours toward licensure.
Take COUN-710 and COUN-721 (Required, Previous).
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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COUN 748 - Counseling Individuals and Couples: Postmodern Theories Credits 1
In the context of recovery and wellness-oriented care and systems theory, the course is a survey of postmodern theoretical models of psychotherapy for individuals and couples. The various models presented will also be examined from religious, psychological and multicultural perspectives. Empirical support for each theory will be reviewed, as well as the appropriateness of each theory for use in various cultural contexts.
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COUN 749 - Counseling Lab II Credits 1
Students will practice supportive counseling, focusing on rapport building skills, basic listening sequence, and utilizing the core conditions of genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. Students will receive group supervision and gain a beginning understanding of the importance and uses of critical self-reflection, peer feedback, and clinical supervision. Students will complete appropriate file documentation.
COUN-720, COUN-728 AND COUN-747 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited.
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COUN 750A - Cross-Cultural Counseling: Los Angeles Credits 1.5
This course involves a three-stage process. First, the encounter of diverse cultures, social classes and models of Christian ministries in Los Angeles, California. Second, the exchange of ideas, stereotypes and perceptions. Third, the embrace of cultures and ministries. This course is an intensive experience, combining site visits, community living, interviews, debriefing, group discussion, reading, journaling and integrative writing. It provides a rich context for self-examination and ministry preparation.
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COUN 750B - Cross Cultural Counseling: Fresno Credits 1.5
Recommended prior coursework: COUN-724. This course involves a three-stage process. First, the encounter of diverse cultures, social classes and models of Christian ministries in Fresno, California. Second, the exchange of ideas, stereotypes and perceptions. Third, the embrace of cultures and ministries. This course is an intensive experience, combining site visits, community living, interviews, debriefing, group discussion, reading, journaling and integrative writing. It provides a rich context for self-examination and ministry preparation.
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COUN 750C - Cross-Cultural Counseling: International Credits 1.5
Recommended prior coursework: COUN-724. This course involves a three-stage process. First, the encounter of diverse cultures, social classes, and models of Christian ministries in an international location. Second, the exchange of ideas, stereotypes and perceptions. Third, the embrace of cultures and ministries. This course is an intensive experience, combining site visits, community living, interviews, debriefing, group discussion, reading, journaling and integrative writing. It provides a rich context for self-examination and ministry preparation.
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COUN 750D - Cross-Cultural Counseling: San Francisco Credits 1.5
Recommended prior coursework: COUN-724. This course involves a three-stage process. First, the encounter of diverse cultures, social classes and models of Christian ministries in San Francisco, California. Second, the exchange of ideas, stereotypes and perceptions. Third, the embrace of cultures and ministries. This course is an intensive experience, combining site visits, community living, interviews, debriefing, group discussion, reading, journaling and integrative writing. It provides a rich context for self-examination and ministry preparation.
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COUN 751 - Counseling in Spanish Credits 0.5 - 1
Recommended prior coursework: COUN-720. Designed for people who speak Spanish and wish to provide counseling in Spanish. Addresses cultural norms, family systems and technical vocabulary needed when counseling in Spanish.
COUN-710 (Required, Previous).
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COUN 752 - Human Sexuality Credits 1 - 3
Explores personal and professional aspects of human sexuality relevant to counseling and pastoral ministry. Love, intimacy, gender, sexual identity and orientation, roles and disorders are discussed. Counseling, prevention, education and referral skills are developed.
COUN-721 (Required, Previous).
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COUN 753 - Cultural Psychology Credits 1.5
Focuses on psychological understandings of the person and psychotherapy from a cultural and community perspective. Traces the emergence of cultural and community psychology as an independent discipline from its roots in culture, society, philosophy, theology and the natural sciences.
May not be audited.
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COUN 754 - Group Counseling Credits 1 - 3
Familiarizes students with the theory and practice of group counseling, in both congregational and clinical settings. Various types of groups and levels of intervention are surveyed and students are expected to participate in a group counseling experience.
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COUN 755 - Contemporary Issues in Counseling Credits 1
This course covers a variety of contemporary issues in counseling such as chronic illness, wellness and recovery, case management, stigma, poverty, trauma, LGBT communities, as well as contemporary social and political issues. The course content includes methods of assessment and treatment of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The portion of the course addressing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) requires a minimum of seven hours, meeting the California Board of Behavioral Sciences requirement for continuing education in that area.
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COUN 756 - Grief Counseling Credits 1
This course covers models of grief processing and describes how grief is experienced differently by children and adults; it also promotes the importance of self-care and identifies basic forms of grief intervention.
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COUN 758 - Psychobiology/Psychopharmacology Credits 2
Designed for non-medical mental health and counseling professionals. Emphasizes the clinical use of psychopharmacologic agents, including their indications, expected benefits and adverse effects. Also considers their use in conjunction with, and in light of the known efficacy of nonpharmacologic interventions in the treatment of, mental disorders. The broader social context in which medications are prescribed will also be considered.
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COUN 759 - Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology Credits: 0.5
This course is intended for non-medical and counseling professionals. It provides a basic introduction to psychobiology and it explores the clinical use of psychopharmacologic agents, including their indications, expected benefits and adverse effects. It also reviews their use in conjunction with, and in light of, known efficacy of nonpharmacologic interventions in the treatment of mental disorders. The broader social context in which medications are prescribed as well as skills involved in working in multidisciplinary teams that include medical personnel are also explored.
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COUN 759 - Pychobiology and Psychopharmocology Credits 0.5
This course is intended for non-medical and counseling professionals. It provides a basic introduction to psychobiology and it explores the clinical use of psychopharmacologic agents, including their indications, expected benefits and adverse effects. It also reviews their use in conjunction with, and in light of, known efficacy of nonpharmacologic interventions in the treatment of mental disordrs. The broader social context in which medications are prescribed as well as skills involved in working in multidisciplinary teams that include medical personnel are also explored.
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COUN 760 - Substance Abuse Credits 1
The role of family therapy in the treatment of substance abuse is considered along with the behavioral, cognitive and biological characteristics of substance abusers. Basic treatment issues and techniques are discussed, including but not limited to the wellness and recovery model, addiction, medical considerations, co-occurring disorders, legal considerations, at-risk populations, community resources and prevention. Course meets California BBS licensure requirements.
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COUN 764 - Trainee/Practicum Assessment Credits 0
Recommended prior coursework: 50 units. This assessment is a prerequisite to enter the practicum. It is intended to determine a student's academic, professional and personal readiness to begin counseling clients in a supervised setting. The potential trainees will meet with MFT faculty and onsite clinical supervisor(s) after successfully completing at least 18 hours in the program. The process is outlined in the MFT Student Handbook.
COUN-721, COUN-724, COUN-726, COUN-728, COUN-747, COUN-747L (Required, Previous).
Graded Credit/No Credit.
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COUN 765 - Counseling Sexual Addictions Credits 0.5 - 1
This course will acquaint students with a basic understanding of addiction, with the primary focus on sex addiction. Areas to be highlighted are: the brain, attachment trauma, co/contradependence/addiction interaction, Carnes Addiction System and the theology of the 12-steps as the program for recovery.
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COUN 767 - Speaking the Unspeakable: Psychological and Theological Approaches to Trauma Credits 2 - 3
This course examines the psychological and theological factors involved in the human response to trauma. The course will cover a range of potentially traumatic events (natural disasters, terrorism, interpersonal violence, combat, etc.) Course participants will engage a range of psychological and spiritual approaches to trauma, including resources for treating individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder and other trauma-related difficulties, strategies for helping churches respond to individual and cooperate disasters and strategies for fostering resilience in individuals and families.
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COUN 770 - Ministry Discernment Credits 0
Ministry Discernment is a process designed to assist students with vocational direction, affirm ministry gifts, process his or her readiness for ministry and to discuss issues on which the student may desire guidance. The process includes preparation of a self-assessment document and a discernment meeting. It is normally held in the student's last year of study.
May not be audited. Graded Credit/No Credit.
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COUN 786 - Topics Credits 1 – 4
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COUN 790 - Advanced Family Studies Credits 3
Designed to afford the advanced student the opportunity to integrate key themes of learning around a topic of interest. The main project of the course is to write and present one senior paper. Additional assignments include attendance at other presentations, reading seminar papers written by fellow students and critiquing papers written by fellow students. The size of the senior seminar paper requires careful planning and consultation with the instructors, who will also serve as chairs for presentation sessions.
BIB-760 AND COUN-734 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited.
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COUN 792 - Summer Practicum Credits 1
This course provides a supervised counseling experience with BBS-approved supervisor(s), group feedback, and evaluation. The practicum experience requires that the student apply classroom knowledge in interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of individual and family dysfunction. Personal preparation, therapy, and self-reflection are emphasized. In addition to schedule course meeting times, students will spend a significant amount of time at off-campus agency placement settings, including time spent in agency-provided individual, triadic, and group supervision. Please see the current Practicum Manual for a specific breakdown of practicum hours. Students are expected to behave professionally and ethically and to comply with all site policies and procedures. Students will be responsible for obtaining all health clearances, vaccinations, background clearances, and malpractice insurance required by the off-campus agency to participate in this course. All clearances and insurance must be obtained at the student's expense. This course meets BBS requirements for acquisition of pre-degree licensure hours.
COUN-764 (Required, Previous).
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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COUN 793A - Practicum I Credits 3
This course provides a supervised counseling experience with BBS-approved supervisor(s), group feedback, and evaluation. The practicum experience requires that the student apply classroom knowledge in interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of individual and family dysfunction. Personal preparation, therapy, and self-reflection are emphasized. In addition to schedule course meeting times, students will spend a significant amount of time at off-campus agency placement sites, including time spent in agency-provided individual, triadic, and group supervision. Please see the current Practicum Manual for a specific breakdown of practicum hours. Students are expected to behave professionally and ethically and to comply with all site policies and procedures. Students will be responsible for obtaining all health clearances, vaccinations, background clearances, and malpractice insurance required by the off-campus agency to participate in this course. All clearances and insurance must be obtained at the student's expense. This course meets BBS requirements for acquisition of pre-degree licensure hours.
COUN-734, COUN-736, COUN-740, COUN-747, COUN-747L, COUN-764, COUN-762 or COUN-736L (Required, Previous).
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COUN 793B - Practicum II Credits 3
This course provides a supervised counseling experience with BBS-approved supervisor(s), group feedback, and evaluation. The practicum experience requires that the student apply classroom knowledge in interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of individual and family dysfunction. Personal preparation, therapy, and self-reflection are emphasized. In addition to schedule course meeting times, students will spend a significant amount of time at off-campus agency placement sites, including time spent in agency-provided individual, triadic, and group supervision. Please see the current Practicum Manual for a specific breakdown of practicum hours. Students are expected to behave professionally and ethically and to comply with all site policies and procedures. Students will be responsible for obtaining all health clearances, vaccinations, background clearances, and malpractice insurance required by the off-campus agency to participate in this course. All clearances and insurance must be obtained at the student's expense. This course meets BBS requirements for acquisition of pre-degree licensure hours.
COUN-793A (Required, Previous).
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COUN 793C - Practicum III Credits 1 - 3
Additional units of practicum arranged for students who need more specified client contact hours to meet competency skill requirements or to fulfill AAMFT, or other state, provincial or international certification requirements.
COUN-793B (Required, Previous).
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COUN 799 - Thesis Credits 3 - 6
An in-depth study of a specifically defined topic. A thesis proposal must be approved by a faculty adviser and by the Academic Committee.
May not be audited.
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CRI 704 - Conflict Management and Peacemaking in Schools Credits: 3
This course will familiarize students with the structure, dynamics, role and challenge of conflict in schools. Special emphasis will be given to developing strategies and structures to promote cooperative and constructive resolution of conflict.
May not be audited.
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CRI 707 - Historical Foundations of Curriculum Credits: 3
The multicultural forces that influence curriculum and instruction are analyzed: philosophy, psychology, pedagogy/learning, sociology, knowledge and evaluation. Major approaches to curriculum and instruction are compared/contrasted with analysis of assumptions about teaching and learning inherent in specific curriculum practices and assessment procedures.
May not be audited.
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CRI 708 - Curriculum Design: Theory & Practice Credits: 3
This course focuses on the theory and practice of curriculum design and implementation, aligning with appropriate state-adopted content standards. It examines principles of human learning, identifies effective strategies for teaching to the diversity in the classroom (English learners, special populations) and incorporates strategic methods of differentiating for the success of all learners. It will review methods of assessment, analyzing how they inform the teaching/learning experience and continually reflecting on each candidate's on-going practice.
May not be audited.
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CRI 709 - Using Technology in Differentiating Curriculum Credits: 2
Provides an advanced look at the theory, design and implementation of differentiated curriculum using technology. Strategies and tools for responsive teaching are researched, used and reflected upon. Technology is used as a major vehicle to differentiate both content and process.
May not be audited.
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CRI 710 - Successful Online Learning Credits: 1
Prepares potential or beginning online learners with the knowledge and tools to successfully navigate the virtual learning environment. Specifically orients FPU online students with the tools and resources needed for their online master's degree program. Participants learn to access and interact with course materials and through Moodle, the learning management system used by FPU, including TaskStream, a web-based assessment tool. Principles of information literacy will be covered along with the use of relevant software applications.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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CRI 714A - Goals, Growth and Reflective Practice I Credits: 3
Students complete a series of situated learning activities, building upon their preliminary credential experience. University support providers and site mentors assist the implementation and evaluation of course activities. Formative Assessment for California Teachers (FACT) is used throughout the course.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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CRI 714B - Goals, Growth and Reflective Practice II Credits: 3
Students complete a series of situated learning activities, building upon their preliminary credential experience. University support providers and site mentors assist the implementation and evaluation of course activities. Formative Assessment for California Teachers (FACT) is used throughout the course.
Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be audited.
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CRI 716 - Advanced Studies in Teaching English Learners Credits: 2
As part of the induction program all new teachers are expected to build on the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired during their preliminary preparation program. In regard to English learners, this course endeavors to help new teachers understand the following: the types of language assessment measures; demographics, instructional programs and resources; how to strengthen the foundations of academic success for English learners; English language development (ELD) methods, strategies and differentiated lesson planning; Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) and content area instruction; how to use the knowledge of students' backgrounds, experiences and family structures in planning instruction and supporting individual student learning; and how to enable all students to meet academic content standards and performance levels.
May not be audited.
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CRI 717 - Advanced Studies in Teaching Special Populations Credits: 2
As part of the induction program, all new teachers are expected to build on the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired during their preliminary preparation program. In this advanced course, candidates extend their knowledge, further develop their skills and expand their repertoire of strategies to insure that all students learn successfully. Candidates learn to monitor the educational process and advocate for each student, as required by the statutory requirements from IDEA and the state regulation guidelines. The candidates learn new instructional strategies for both special needs populations and the gifted and talented populations. These strategies are designed to enhance and expand the students' academic and social performance. The candidate establishes cooperative and collaborative relationships with the related family, school and community members to ensure a successful learning environment for all students.
May not be audited.
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CRI 718 - Advanced Studies in Health Education Credits: 1
In this advanced course, each student builds upon the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired during the professional teacher preparation program for the delivery of comprehensive support for students' physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. Each student understands and promotes personal, classroom and school safety through appropriate prevention and intervention strategies. Each student demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between student health and student learning, and knows how to access local and community resources to support student health. Each student demonstrates knowledge and implements appropriate elements of adopted health curriculum and instructional materials for the teaching assignment. Each student knows major state and federal laws related to student health and safety, including reporting requirements and parents' rights.
May not be audited.
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CRI 724 - Using Technology to Differentiate Curriculum Credits: 3
This course provides an advanced look at the theory, design, implementation and reflection of differentiated curriculum using technology. Strategies and tools for responsive teaching are researched, used, and reflected upon. Technology is used as the vehicle to make learning student-centered for content and process. Candidates will interact with the course text and interact with resources on the web to further their learning. Candidates will design a series of technology-enhanced lessons that focuses on the needs of diverse learners and how to reach all students. Candidates will reflect on their successes and challenges with using technology to differentiate learning. Projects are field-based, inquiry-oriented and require significant reflection on the effectiveness of both the process and product.
May not be audited.
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CRI 725 - Essentials of Qualitative Assessment Credits: 2
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of qualitative assessment. It promotes an interactive look at classroom-based assessment tasks ranging from short and specific to lengthy and substantive. It examines and incorporates examples of student projects as well as an array of effective assessment tools.
May not be audited.
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CRI 726 - Curriculum Mapping Credits: 2
This course introduces the process for creating and working with curriculum maps, using them as an effective tool for improving teaching and learning. A central focus will be on "essential questions" and making the connections between content, standards and assessment measures that reflect the diversity of the classroom. Mapping strategies will be developed for the individual teacher or for the block/department setting.
May not be audited.
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CRI 727 - Leadership: A Personal Perspective Credits: 3
This course provides individuals with tools to analyze and reflect on their personal and professional lives. Specific, values-oriented assessments are used to raise self-awareness, understand leadership styles and enhance professional development. Connections to how personal style informs abilities for leading organizational change are highlighted.
May not be audited.
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CRI 728 - Curricular Leadership Credits: 3
This course takes a look at the big picture of education and considers the role of each of the players involved. It examines the process of change and the elements needed for effective leadership. Current trends in curriculum development are identified and learning as inquiry is examined.
May not be audited.
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CRI 732 - Performance Assessment: Design, Implementation and Analysis Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of performance assessment. It promotes an interactive look at classroom-based assessment tasks, ranging from short and specific to lengthy and substantive. It examines and incorporates examples of student projects as well as an array of effective assessment tools. A beginning focus on formative assessment requires the design, implementation, and analysis of a performance assessment tool. A second focus on summative assessments requires the design, implementation, and analysis of a performance assessment.
May not be audited.
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CRI 779 - Values in School and Society Credits: 3
Focuses on a cultural, historical, philosophical and/or social analysis of schools and schooling as a basis for developing an understanding of the educator's role as a change agent and as a basis for personal and professional decision making. The university's philosophy and values as expressed in the Fresno Pacific Idea and their implications for schools and society will provide one perspective for such analysis.
May not be audited.
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CRI 786 - Topics in Curriculum/Teaching Credits: 3
Repeatable for credit.
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CRI 788 - Independent Study Credits: 1
Faculty consent required. May not be audited. Repeatable for credit.
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CRI 795 - Innovative Project-Methods and Proposal Credits: 3
The course begins with a study of the nature of systematic inquiry utilizing an overview of methods employed in research and of evaluation methodology, with an intentional focus on action research. Topics include identification of educational research problems, evaluation of research articles, ethical considerations, and data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Instruction results in a draft of Sections One and Two of the Innovative Project which details the strategies of inquiry, methodology and an IRB application.
May not be audited.
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