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EDUC 693 - Reading/Writing in Secondary Classrooms Credits 3
The goal of this class is to develop candidates' metacognitive awareness of reading and writing as reciprocal processes so that they can use reading and writing strategically in their secondary content area classrooms to support the literacy development of all learners, including English language learners.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 694 - Curriculum Perspectives and Design: Single Subject Credits 3
Students develop a foundational understanding of curriculum, instruction and assessment. They consider the influence of theoretical perspectives, learning theory and contextual factors on curriculum design. They incorporate these concepts into the design of grade-level appropriate lessons. The lessons are a demonstration of their abilities to formulate learning objectives from state-adopted academic content standards, plan instruction using various models of teaching, adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs, gather evidence of student learning from selected assessments and reflect on their students' performance and their teaching practice.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 695 - Curriculum Design and Implementation: Single Subject Credits: 3
Students further develop an understanding of curriculum, instruction and assessment. They use a backwards design process to design curriculum at the course and unit level. They design and implement a series of lessons that sequence instruction within a unit. They design and implement alternative forms of assessment. They engage in a reflective process that informs subsequent planning, instruction and assessment of student learning. Interdisciplinary curriculum and information literacy as it relates to conducting classroom research are explored.
May not be audited. Repeatable for credit.
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EDUC 695 - Curriculum Design and Implementation: Single Subject Credits 3
Students further develop an understanding of curriculum, instruction and assessment. They use a backwards design process to design curriculum at the course and unit level. They design and implement a series of lessons that sequence instruction within a unit. They design and implement alternative forms of assessment. They engage in a reflective process that informs subsequent planning, instruction and assessment of student learning. Interdisciplinary curriculum and information literacy as it relates to conducting classroom research are explored.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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EDUC 696AR - Single Subject Methods: Art Credits 3
This course is follow-up to the general single subject methods course with a focus on curriculum design issues and methods in art.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 696EN - Single Subject Methods: English Credits 3
This course is follow-up to the general single subject methods course with a focus on curriculum design issues and methods in English.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 696LO - Single Subject Methods: Language Other Than English Credits 3
This course is follow-up to the general single subject methods course with a focus on curriculum design issues and methods in LOTE (Languages Other Than English).
May not be audited.
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EDUC 696MA - Single Subject Methods: Mathematics Credits 3
This course is follow-up to the general single subject methods course with a focus on curriculum design issues and methods in math.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 696MU - Single Subject Methods: Music Credits 3
This course is follow-up to the general single subject methods course with a focus on curriculum design issues and methods in music.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 696PE - Single Subject Methods: Physical Education Credits 3
This course is follow-up to the general single subject methods course with focus on curriculum design issues and methods in physical education.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 696SC - Single Subject Methods: Science Credits 3
This course is follow-up to the general single subject methods course with a focus on curriculum design issues and methods in science.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 696SS - Single Subject Methods: Social Studies Credits 3
This course is a follow-up to the general single subject methods course with a focus on curriculum design issues and methods in social studies.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 698 - Positive Adolescent Development Credits 2
The purpose of this course is to provide a detailed outline of cultural, cognitive, affective, biological and psychosocial issues associated with adolescent development. Course material is organized around positive developmental cues reflecting recent changes in the field of adolescent psychology. As such, the course emphasizes prevention strategies from a risk/resiliency framework. The positive developmental thesis will underscore the significance of identity achievement in the adolescent. Attention will be given to pedagogical and classroom management issues.
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EDUC 699 - Positive Child Development Credits 2
The course provides an overview of childhood development and its application to teaching in elementary education settings. The course discusses development in the cognitive, physical, social, ethical, language, and psychological domains. The course supports meaningful interpretation of classroom behavior in terms of developmental theories. Students acquire core theoretical understandings to facilitate more effective teaching.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 701 - Issues in Teaching: Investigations of Problems of Practice Credits 2
Recommended prior coursework: completion of multiple or single subject credential. Students examine educational issues related to the first years in teaching with an emphasis on issues directly affecting classroom instruction. Students explore theoretical frameworks for these issues and engage in conversations focused on resolving problems of practice found within the classroom. Topics include classroom management and organization, adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students and new teacher identity development. The topics of the course are designed to complement the California induction program for new teachers.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 702 - The Teacher's Mission and Vision Credits 2
Recommended prior coursework: Completion of multiple or single subject credential. Students develop a cultural, historical, philosophical and/or social analysis framework through which they analyze the role of teachers. This framework serves as a basis for developing an understanding of their work as new teachers. Students reflect on the teacher's role as a change agent as a basis for personal and professional decision making. Students develop a personal mission statement that incorporates reflection on the Fresno Pacific Idea and the historical tradition of considering one's work as a vocation or calling.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 703 - Curriculum Study: Theory, Analysis and Practice Credits: 3
Recommended prior coursework: Completion of multiple or single subject credential. Students examine the purposes of curriculum study, theoretical perspectives on curriculum and various organizational structures of curriculum. They develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform curriculum analysis and evaluation. They consider assumptions about teaching and learning inherent in methods of curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment. They determine implications for their teaching context and reflect on their teaching practice.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 703 - Curriculum Study: Theory, Analysis and Practice Credits 3
Recommended prior coursework: Completion of multiple or single subject credential. Students examine the purposes of curriculum study, theoretical perspectives on curriculum and various organizational structures of curriculum. They develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform curriculum analysis and evaluation. They consider assumptions about teaching and learning inherent in methods of curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment. They determine implications for their teaching context and reflect on their teaching practice.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 704 - Research Methodologies: Qualitative Action Research Credits 3
Students study the nature of systematic inquiry and survey qualitative methods for investigating issues in education. Course topics include use of library resources, data gathering and processing and evaluation of research articles. Students develop an action research approach to investigating an enduring problem of practice they encounter as classroom teachers. In preparation for embarking on their own research project, students write a research proposal, including a literature review pertinent to their inquiry.
May not be audited.
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EDUC 705 - MAT Research Project Credits 2
This course brings the MAT to a conclusion. Building on previous coursework, students conduct a short action research study within their classroom. The student's work includes designing the study, collecting and analyzing the data and writing up the findings.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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EDUC 797 - Continuous Registration Credits 0
Students who do not complete the research project within the semesters they registered are required to register for continuous registration each semester until the project has been satisfactorily completed. Registration for 797 is equivalent to 1 unit of tuition.
May not be audited.
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THEO 705 - Christian Thought Credits 2 - 3
An introduction to the study of Christian thought as well as the nature and task of theology in relationship to the use of Scripture, to the major themes of the Christian faith and to a confessional understanding of theology.
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THEO 710 - Spiritual Memoirs Credits 1 - 3
Explores Christian faith formation in both classical and contemporary understanding. Seeks to nurture an awareness of, and commitment to, the practices of faith that deepen our relationship with God. Serves as an inquiry into contemporary faith and the nature of theological reflection. Through the stories of others (the spiritual memoirs), students are invited to reflect on their own lives and to interact with the theological assumptions of the authors/books chosen.
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THEO 712 - The Story of the Church and Its Theology Credits 2 - 3
An introduction to the study of Christian thought in the context of the church's history. Attention is given to the nature and task of theology in relationship to the use of Scripture, to the major themes of the Christian faith, and to a confessional understanding of theology.
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THEO 715 - Anabaptist Mennonite Brethren Studies Credits 3
Explores the historical and theological development of the sixteenth-century Anabaptist movement as well as the emergence of the Mennonite Brethren Church in Russia and its subsequent development in North America.
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THEO 718 - Following Jesus, Living Out the Implications Credits 3
A study of the biblical and theological basis of following Jesus and the resulting ethical postures that enable a church community to become an alternative culture that resists forces of alienation and death in our society.
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THEO 719 - Expl Sec Cult/Conn Wth Sec Ppl 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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THEO 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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THEO 720 - Technology, Theology & Spirituality Credits: 1.5
Investigates how technological "advancements" shape our lives and the blessing and curses that result. Attention will be given to a theological understanding of human technologies; investigates how to live faithfully by making full use of various tools without conforming to the powers of evil.
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THEO 725 - Investigating Western Culture and Local Contexts Credits 3
As followers of Jesus who seek to live in the world without conforming to the powers of evil, students engage key ideas, philosophies, societal trends, and technological advancements that have fed the emerging post-Christian climate in North America. Students will develop an overview of what is happening in the West as well as learn the skills necessary to interpret their own local ministry context to further appropriate ministry strategies.
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THEO 730 - Discipleship and Ethics Credits 2 - 3
A study of the biblical and theological basis for following Jesus and the resulting ethical postures that enable a church community to become an alternative culture that uses scripture in making ethical decisions.
BIB 720 (Required, Previous).
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THEO 734 - Contemporary Theology Credits 2 - 3
A study of major 20th century theological paradigms that have shaped contemporary theology and an exploration of various theological responses to the current situation at the start of the 21st century.
THEO-705 or THEO-712 (Required, Previous).
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THEO 736 - Violence/Non-Violence Credits 3
A study of the ways in which violence, nonviolence and justice are understood in the Bible and the church: the changing shape of recent Christian responses and the implications of those changes for how we respond to violence in various areas of life.
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THEO 740 - Global Christian Theologies Credits 2 - 3
The emphasis in the course is on the dynamic relationship between the Gospel and its cultural context. Students reflect on both the content and method of contextual theologies primarily through the writings of African, Asian and Latin American theologians, as well as through the work of some North American and European theologians who are intentionally contextualizing their theology. Includes an exercise in doing contextual theology.
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THEO 742 - Theological Understandings of Jesus Credits 2 - 3
Covers various theological understandings of Jesus as expressed in biblical, historical and contemporary texts. Attention is given to exploring pastoral and missional implications arising from different ways of understanding the person and work of Jesus, especially the atonement.
THEO-705 (Required, Previous).
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THEO 744 - Society, Religion and God Credits 3
An inquiry into contemporary faith and the nature of God in light of major transitions in society, religion and theology. Engages students in an exploration of the diversity and complexity of contemporary dialogue concerning God.
THEO-705 (Required, Previous).
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THEO 750 - Church in England Credits 3
This course is an overview of Christianity in England from its inception during the roman occupation to the present. It will be divided into three historical periods to be covered over each of the three weekends: 1) the beginning of Christianity in Britain through the middle ages, 2) the pre-reformation to the restoration and 3) the enlightenment through ecumenism.
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THEO 752 - Presbyterian Polity Credits 3
An introduction to the theology and practice of how the Presbyterian Church (USA)lives out its ideals of being a community of believers. Presentations, interactive discussions, small groups, case studies and onsite observations are used to help students understand and apply the concepts of the Presbyterian Book of Order to real life situations with pastoral sensitivity and missional understanding. Helps students understand how to live out the historic Presbyterian principles in today's context of ministry in a world of discontinuous change.
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THEO 754 - Reformed Theology I Credits 3
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THEO 755 - Reformed Theology II Credits 3
THEO-754 (Required, Previous).
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THEO 757 - Presbyterian Reformed History and Confessions Credits 3
Focuses on the history of the Presbyterian churches in the context of the Reformed tradition of Christian life, piety, theology and action. Pays particular attention to the confessional tradition of the churches as collected in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Book of Confessions, to the American context as it grew out of the Reformations of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and to the world-wide missionary and ecumenical movements of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Thus from the American Presbyterian experience, the course works back to the European origin and development of the more broadly Reformed movement, and works beyond and forward to world developments and connections.
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THEO 760 - Evangelical Anabaptist Confessions of Faith Credits 3
An exploration of the core beliefs and values of the Mennonite Brethren Church. While some attention is given to those convictions shared with the wider Christian community, primary emphasis is placed on those view more distinctive to the Mennonite Brethren (eccesiology, peace and non-violence, piety, etc.)
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THEO 786 - Topics: Credits 1 – 3
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THEO 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.
May not be audited.
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