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NURS 760 - Role Synthesis and Evaluation for Advanced Practice 2 Units
Provides students the opportunity to synthesize, evaluate and create a synergistic environment for their expanded role as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Using the application of different mindsets, students explore their own self-mastery and inter-professional collaborative skills to increase their capacity to support and move others beyond their circumstances.
May not be audited
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NURS 790 - Clinical Immersion Experience 3 Units
Nursing integration is the capstone immersion experience designed to synthesize and practice the knowledge and skills acquired during previous coursework. The course focuses on the application of knowledge in building clinical reasoning in practice settings with a variety of clients. Working closely with primary care providers, confidence and skills needed to move to the beginning level of independent practice are gained. 225 hours.
Prerequisites: NURS 760 ;
May not be audited; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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PACS 700 - Basic Institute in Conflict Management And Mediation 2-3 Units
An introduction to conflict management and mediation. Includes basic theory and methodologies, as well as the opportunity to develop skills in such areas as listening and mediation, through role playing. Typically, offered as a one-week instensive institute.
Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.; $40 materials fee
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PACS 702 - Theological Ethics of Conflict and Peacemaking 3 Units
A study of the biblical teaching on conflict, peace and justice, including questions raised on historical and theological levels. Crucial aspects of the study will include the Old Testament teachings on covenant and peace, justice and war; Jesus as exemplar of peacemaking; and the church's responsibility in conflict and peacemaking arenas.
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PACS 708 - Conflict Analysis 3 Units
A foundational course focusing on the basic concepts and dynamics present in conflict. Topics include strategies, cycles and the history, theory and practice of approaches to conflict.
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PACS 710 - Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution 1 unit
A review of the continuum of dispute resolution practices from negotiation to litigation. Evaluative and coercive practices will be compared to facilitating and cooperative methods. Provides an overview of the complete range of dispute resolution options.
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PACS 716 - Group Dynamics and Processes 3 Units
An examination of such themes as group cohesiveness, goals, norms, pressures, structures, power, leadership and problem-solving processes. Includes analysis and reflections on actual cases.
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PACS 730 - Historical Peacemakers 3 Units
A study of key thinkers and practitioners in nonviolence and peacemaking during the 19th and 20th centuries. Representative figures studied include Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Tolstoy, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Elie Wiesel, et al.
Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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PACS 736 - Institute in School Peer Mediation Program Development 2-3 Units
Provides basic conflict management and mediation instruction, skill development strategies and practice, student training program plan and materials, and implementation and/or ongoing program strategies. Designed for teachers and administrators.
Signature required; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.; $55 materials fee
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PACS 737 - Institute in Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) Development 2 Units
Provides introduction to vision, mission, VORP peacemaking model and process, case management, volunteer training and management, restitution follow-up management, organizational development and funding strategies. Instruction based on the Church Based VORP Organizing/Program Manual. Includes a step-by-step plan for moving from idea to first case.
Signature required; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.; $60 materials fee
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PACS 738 - Institute in Discipline That Restores Program Development 2 Units
Introduction to principles of "Discipline That Restores" and strategies and materials to implement a school-wide discipline that restores program. Includes teacher-training strategies and materials, school handbook information, notes for parents, etc.
Signature required; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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PACS 739 - Institute in Establishing a Mediation Practice 1 unit
Participants work individually with the instructor to develop a complete business plan for their practice or organization.
Prerequisites: PACS 700 ;
Signature required; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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PACS 740 - Victims, Trauma and Recovery 3 Units
This course introduces the student to an overview of victimization and trauma, cycles of violence, and recovery processes. Covers victomological, restorative, coping and healing concepts used to deal with the challenges victims face in a range of settings: the criminal justice system, natural disasters, war and other kinds of violence, and situations involving the abuse of power.
Signature required; May not be audited
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PACS 746 - Restorative Justice 3 Units
Participants examine assumptions about crime and justice. Retributive and restorative paradigms of justice are compared and contrasted. Historical and theological perspectives are studied. The roles of offender, victim, church, state and community are examined. Programs and crime prevention/intervention strategies are evaluated to discern retributive/restorative positioning and outcome effectiveness.
May not be audited
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PACS 748 - Discipline That Restores 3 Units
Participants examine punitive and restorative paradigms for discipline in classrooms, schools and families. Participants identify and analyze the thought and behavior changes required as a discipline system changes its paradigm. Special attention is given to working with difficult situations. Changes in roles and expectations of students, parents, teachers and administrators are clarified. A range of implementation strategies are studied.
Prerequisites: PACS 700 or CRI 704 ;
Signature required; May not be audited; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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PACS 750 - International Conflict and Peacemaking 3 Units
An exploration of regional and international conflicts, including conflicts between cultural, religious and ethnic groups. Attention is given to the analysis of these conflicts, as well as alternative approaches to the management and resolution of these conflicts.
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PACS 751 - Conflict and Peacemaking Across Cultures 3 Units
A study of the complex dynamics of culture in relation to conflict. Examines a variety of theoretical and practical approaches for building analytical and intervention skills for understanding and transforming conflicts across cultures. Themes include communication, symbolism and ritual, gender, identity and third-party roles and strategies.
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PACS 752 - Church Conflict Management and Leadership 3 Units
This course will focus on the special complexity of conflict in churches and the options for responding constructively. Special attention will be given to the role of structures and leadership in managing and resolving conflict. Reading will include a wide survey of approaches and models that have been developed for churches. Primary attention will be directed to comparing and contrasting options with biblical material.
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PACS 754 - Curriculum in Conflict Peacemaking 3 Units
This course includes an examination/evaluation of conflict management and peacemaking approaches used throughout the curriculum in areas such as history, social studies, literature and Christian and religious education. It also includes an examination/evaluation of current curriculums relating to conflict management, peacemaking and justice issues.
Signature required
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PACS 756 - Introductory Practicum in Mediation 1 unit
This practicum includes intensive training and a supervised practical experience in mediating actual conflicts. The practical component may be arranged through the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP), other approved mediation program or the student may arrange to mediate a conflict situation approved by the instructor.
May not be audited; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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PACS 757 - Restorative Justice Clinic 1 unit
Recommended prior coursework: PACS 700 . Students facilitate community justice conference cases referred by the juvenile court. The class gathers to discuss cases for the purposes of building skills and integrating theory and practice.
Prerequisites: PACS 756 ;
Signature required; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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PACS 758 - Advanced Mediation 3 Units
This course includes a careful analysis of the role of a mediator, the options regarding a mediation process and each phase of mediation process in actual cases with a range of complexity and intensity. Theoretical perspectives and models are compared and contrasted with actual case histories to understand the opportunities, options, ethics and limitations of mediation in a variety of settings: serious victim/offender cases, public policy, racial an other discrimination, business and construction cases, various group settings, etc.
Prerequisites: PACS 700 , PACS 708 , PACS 756 ;
May not be audited; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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PACS 760 - Mediation and the Law 3 Units
Mediation has been used to settle differences for as long as people have been disputing. The modern legal system affects the practice of mediation in many ways and is in turn affected by mediation. This course studies these effects and prepares a mediator to function both inside and outside the legal system. Statutory and case law will be reviewed. Students individually select and focus on a substantive law area.
Prerequisites: PACS 700 ;
May not be audited; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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PACS 762 - Family Mediation 3 Units
Marriage is a complex relationship with legal, spiritual, sociological and psychological dynamics. People can work through intense conflicts and emerge more committed to each other, or go their separate ways. This course covers all aspects of mediation within family relationships, it includes divorce mediation and the legal ramifications of property division and child custody, as well as processes designed to preserve family relationships.
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PACS 764 - Internship in Peacemaking 2-6 Units
Field instruction and practice is an integral part of the overall educational program. The internship will include a combination of observation and leadership experiences in real conflict situations. Observations will preferably cover a range of types of conflicts, whereas the leadership experiences will most likely be in the area of specialty. Journals and seminars will provide occasions for questions, reflections and integration.
Prerequisites: PACS 700 , PACS 710 ;
Repeatable for Credit; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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PACS 765 - Restorative Justice Conference 1 unit
The annual restorative justice conference organized by the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies brings together academics and practicioners to discuss current topics in restorative justice. The student will attend the pre-conference training and the conference and reflect on it with the instructor. The student will also read selected material on the theme of the conference.
Signature required; May not be audited
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PACS 766 - Mediator Certification Course 1 unit
This course completes the supervised mediation experience (observation or mock), evaluated solo mediation leadership and other requirements for state certification in California. As of this writing, legislation has not been passed. The course will not be offered until California legislation passes.
Signature required; May not be audited
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PACS 767 - Peacebuilding and Development 3 Units
Development projects can do more harm than good. When peacebuilding is one of the development goals it is important to take measures to leave people better off than before, not worse. This course shows the student how to analyze and create development projects that build peace into people's lives.
Prerequisites: PACS 700 ;
Signature required; May not be audited; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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PACS 771 - Methods in Peace Research Design 2 Units
A study in the nature of inquiry, this course surveys the research methods employed in peacemaking and conflict studies. Students go through the process of developing a proposal, learning the significance of doing literature reviews, developing research questions, selecting an appropriate research approach, collecting data and conducting data analysis, and evaluating different methodologies. Application is made in relation to real conflict situations and relevant disciplinary topics.
Signature required; May not be audited
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PACS 790 - Integrative Seminar 3 Units
This course serves as an alternate culminating experience to the thesis. Models, ideas, theories and practices are synthesized and applied to practitioner challenges. Offered in a seminar format, this advanced capstone course moves students to the next level in applying expert knowledge--a shift from apprentice to master.
Prerequisites: PACS 708 , PACS 771 ;
May not be audited
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PACS 797 - Continuous Registration 0 Units
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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PACS 798 - Project/Thesis Proposal 1 unit
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.
Signature required; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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PACS 799 - Project/Thesis-Peacemaking and Conflict Studies 3 Units
Supervised project or thesis in the field of peacemaking and conflict studies. Instruction is tutorial and will result in a completed project or thesis.
Prerequisites: PACS 798 ;
May not be audited; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 3 semesters to complete the course.
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PPC 700 - Comprehensive School Counseling and Guidance 3 Units
This course is an introductory study of the role of the professional school counselor and the principles and components of the school counseling program as an integral part of the entire school program. The course also provides an awareness and practice of such counseling interventions as facilitation skills and the development and delivery of guidance curriculum.
May not be audited
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PPC 702 - Academic and Career Planning 3 Units
This course introduces students to principles and practices that contribute to pupils' academic success and to theories and applications of career development. Equal emphasis is given to both areas with hands-on activities to integrate theory and practice.
May not be audited
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PPC 702A - Academic Planning 2 Units
Introduces students to principles, strategies, programs and practices that contribute to pupils' academic transition and success. Strategies and activities for maximizing learning and preparing pupils for a full range of options and opportunities after high school, including the completion of a college and university education, is at the core of this course. Hands-on activities integrate theory and practice.
May not be audited
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PPC 702B - Career Planning 2 Units
Provides students with the knowledge of the components of career development programs, addressing the relationship between education and the world of work, using assessment instruments and techniques relevant to career planning and decision making, and providing guidance to pupils to establish goals and direction for learning and achievement. Students are prepared to develop, implement and evaluate career- and vocational-development programs for pupils.
May not be audited
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PPC 703 - Prevention and Intervention for Achievement 3 Units
A study of counseling and guidance accountability practices that contribute to student achievement. Data-based decision making and its application to prevention education, intervention identification and evaluation is a major focus. Students are exposed to and given opportunity to apply strategies school counselors use to anticipate and address student and school problems through evidence-based practice.
May not be audited
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PPC 707 - Organizational Systems and Program Development 3 Units
This course examines the development of comprehensive counseling and guidance programs. Students will experience the process of planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating school guidance programs. The course provides a practical and hands-on approach tocreating programs for various educational settings. Effective leadership styles and approaches related to implementing guidance programs with educational teams will be explored. Students will also investigate the use of technology as a tool in the research aspect of guidance program development.
May not be audited
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PPC 775 - Seminar in Learning Theory 3 Units
This course addresses the question, "What is learning?" through a survey of contemporary writing that ranges from Piaget to discovery learning and from information processing to the roots of whole language. In each case, students are encouraged to focus on practical classroom applications.
School counseling/school psychology students only
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PPC 791 - Practicum in School Counseling 1 unit
This course consists of 100 hours of supervised experiences that occur in classroom and/or field-based settings. Practicum experiences provide for the application of knowledge and the development of skills and training applicable to the domains, themes and functions of the school counselor. Students will also be introduced to a professional portfolio model that may be used in the development of a personal professional portfolio that will be presented upon exiting the school counseling credential program.
May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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PPC 792 - Field Experience 1-4 Units
This course consists of fieldwork experience in California public schools under the supervision of a credentialed school counselor or school psychologist, a licensed marriage family child counselor, a licensed clinical social worker or licensed educational psychologist. Fieldwork experiences will integrate theoretical training with practical experience by providing an opportunity for candidates to perform, under supervision, the function of school counselors in school counseling domains. Field experience shall consist of 600 hours of field experience.
Prerequisites: PPC 791 ;
Repeatable for Credit; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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PPP 716 - Psychological Assessment and Prescription for Linguistically Diverse Students 3 Units
This course presents theory, best practices and procedures applicable to the assessment and education of children with learning problems. The course prepares future school psychologists to strategically and explicitly intervene on behalf of culturally and linguistically diverse students who are at risk academically.
May not be audited
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PPP 718 - Behavioral Assessment/Intervention 3 Units
Students will be exposed to a comprehensive examination of behavioral principles as they relate to the assessment and management of behavior. Students will gain specific knowledge and skills in practical approaches and strategies in carrying out experimental and applied behavior analysis as applied to diverse populations and especially within educational settings.
Prerequisites: PPP 771 ;
School counseling/school psychology students only; May not be audited
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PPP 720 - Seminar in School Psychology 3 Units
The seminar in school psychology is designed to provide an introduction to the basic tenants and elements of school psychology. Emphases will include the ethical, legal and philosophical foundations of school psychology, as well as the pragmatic issues surrounding provision of effective psychological services to both students and staff.
May not be audited
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PPP 722 - Assessment I 3 Units
This course is designed to acquaint students with the knowledge of human assessment and train students in assessment methods and theories particularly related to intellectual and cognitive characteristics of typical and atypical pupils, including limited English proficient pupils, as these factors affect learning performance.
May not be audited; $50 materials fee
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PPP 724 - Assessment II 3 Units
The student will be trained to administer, score and interpret a variety of assessment instruments frequently used with children. Assessment measures to be covered include nonverbal cognition, perceptual/motor skills and adaptive behavior. Each student will acquire acceptable administration, scoring and interpretive skills within each of the aforementioned domains.
May not be audited
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PPP 734 - Early Intervention and Behavioral Assessment 3 Units
This course will cover normal and exceptional development from birth through preschool years. There will be discussion and investigation of various developmental delays, including environmental reasons (nutrition teratogens), disease, infections, toxins, genetic difficulties and more. Students will become familiar with how children are referred for assistance, definitions of intensive and non-intensive services and types of assessments needed.
School counseling/school psychology students only; May not be audited
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PPP 737 - Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis 3 Units
Addresses the ethical and professional practice of applied behavior analysis. Organizaed around the BACB Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysts, students learn how ethical decision making pertains to the overall practice of applied behavior analysis in clinical and educational settings.
School counseling/school psychology students only; May not be audited
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PPP 739 - Advanced Behavior Assessment: Application to Autism Spectrum Disorder 3 Units
Recommended prior coursework: PPP 771 , PPP 718 , PPP 734 . This course addresses behavioral principles as applied to children diagnosed within the spectrum of disorders that make up autism. This course will provide students with an overview of the research related to the identification of children with autism, touching on information about the causes of the disorder as well as historical and philosophical views. A major emphasis will be to tie together the biological and psychological research with systematic behavioral efforts to help these individuals live more productive and independent lives. Recent controversies will be discussed and an integrative approach to treatment methods will be emphasized.
School counseling/school psychology students only; May not be audited
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PPP 740 - Advanced Procedures for Behavior Change And Support 3 Units
This course addresses behavioral principles that focus more intensively on proven behavior change techniques, the environmental support needed to maintain and establish new behavior and the various methods of gaining support from caregivers, educators and others to implement behavior change methods.
School counseling/school psychology students only; May not be audited
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PPP 771 - Behavioral Research Methods in Education 3 Units
This course addresses behavioral principles as applied in educational settings. It covers the design and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative methods with particular emphasis placed upon single subject design. Behavior manifested by school age children is examined as part of the natural world and behavior change is explained by principles derived from scientific research. Course content includes principles and procedures of reinforcement, extinction, differential reinforcement punishment, discrimination and generalization training, shaping, fading and programming. Classical conditioning, conditioned reinforcement, schedules of reinforcement, behavioral definitions, reliability and validity and direct observation are also addressed.
School counseling/school psychology students only
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PPP 787 - Praxis Exam Tutorial 1 unit
A tutorial for students who have not attained a passing score on the NASP Praxis Exam after multiple attempts. Focus varies according to the topic areas requiring remediation.
Repeatable for Credit; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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PPP 793 - Supervised Experience 1-3 Units
This course consists of fieldwork experience in California public schools under the supervision of a credentialed PPS school psychologist or an educational psychologist. Field practice shall be 450 hours. Emphasis is placed on attainment and completion of professional competencies, interpersonal skills, professional conduct and continuing development of theory, skills and knowledge related to the responsibilities of a school psychologist. Proof of liability insurance required.
Repeatable for Credit; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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PPP 793B - BCBA Supervised Experiences 1-3 Units
Fieldwork experience in California public schools under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Emphasis is given to continue development of understanding and abilities to use theory, skills and knowledge related to the responsibilities of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. An integrated approach to matching practical, related experiences with theoretical training.
Repeatable for Credit; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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PPP 794 - Internship 2-4 Units
Intended to allow the student to demonstrate proficiencies acquired during formal training on campus and to acquire additional knowledge and skills most appropriately gained through field placement. Intended to partially satisfy NASP certification criteria. Internship is generally offered in schools and agencies serving children from infancy to late adolescence. Principal supervision is provided by the off-campus agency, although the university provides indirect supervision. The experience occurs on a full-time basis over a period of one academic year or on a half-time basis over a period of no more than two consecutive years. In consultation with program director, students will register for appropriate number of units corresponding to the internship experiences anticipated to be completed during that term.
Repeatable for Credit; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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PPS 704 - Counseling Applications in School Settings 3 Units
This course is designed to improve upon basic facilitation skills learned in prior coursework. Through this course students will develop an awareness of various theoretical components of counseling and understand and develop counseling techniques as they relate to counseling applications in schools. Contemporary psychological theories are presented. The course will provide opportunities to practice individual and group counseling skills and to explore the application of research-based counseling theory for identified populations.
May not be audited
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PPS 705 - Family-School Collaboration and Consultation 3 Units
This course provides candidates with opportunities and experiences to display knowledge and apply consultation skills to enhance family-school-community agency collaboration to promote student success.
May not be audited
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PPS 708 - Counseling for Diversity 3 Units
This course will involve the study of ethnicity from a global perspective using a psychocultural approach. The following dimensions will be addressed in counseling multicultural children and parents: 1) social structure levels, 2) patterns of social interaction, 3) subjective experiences of identity and 4) patterns of behavior and expressive styles.
May not be audited
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PPS 710 - Assessment and Measurement 3 Units
This course is designed to allow students to gain knowledge and skills regarding the use of tests by both school counselors and school psychologists, including the who, what, when, where, why and how of assessment; the test selection process; administration procedures and communication of test results in both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
May not be audited
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PPS 712 - Laws and Ethics 3 Units
Current and proposed legislation in parent-child relationships. The course encompasses attendance and discipline procedures, pupil records, special programs, employment of minors, liability, the juvenile court system, due process and miscellaneous laws and ethics.
May not be audited
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PPS 713 - Safe School Environments 3 Units
This course provides candidates with opportunities and experiences to understand ways school environments can both detract from and enhance the safety and well-being of pupils, staff and the entire school community. The course provides candidates with a review of the etiological roots of violence that occur within and outside the school community. Candidates will have opportunities and experiences to research and develop school safety strategies that include comprehensive school climate and crisis response plans addressing elements of prevention, intervention and treatment, culminating in the development of a comprehensive program to reduce the incidence of school site violence. The program provides candidates with knowledge and skills that address the needs of witnesses, victims and perpetrators of violence as they relate to improved behavior and enhance teaching and learning.
May not be audited
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PPS 714 - Practicum in Group Process 3 Units
This course exposes students to frameworks of group process and content, providing students with group experience from the perspective of both facilitator and group member. The course increases students' self awareness and knowledge of both clinical and facilitated support group activities that embrace pupil diversity, developmental level and unique resiliency capacity, along with understanding the impact of support groups in promoting positive school climate and the reduction of at-risk behavior.
May not be audited
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PPS 715 - Leadership and Change 3 Units
This course will provide opportunities and experiences to display an understanding of the development, improvement and evaluation of programs that support effective pupil learning while serving as a systems change agent. Additionally, various models of supervision used to mentor pre-professionals in practicum and field experience placements will be discussed. The course will be presented from a practical and theoretical perspective.
May not be audited
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PPS 717 - Seminar in Behavior Pathology in Schools 3 Units
Behavior Pathology in the Schools is an overview course addressing emotional and behavior pathology most likely to be encountered by school psychologists in school settings with children and adolescents. Such disorders can adversely impact a student's development and learning potential, and/or present management problems in the classroom setting. This course will examine the development and biological, psychosocial and cultural variables in the etiology of these disorders. Students will become familiar with characteristics, classification and diagnosis of such disorders.
May not be audited
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PPS 777A - Topical Review of Education Research 3 Units
Engages the student in the process of reviewing research regarding topics and issues in education generally and in the student's particular discipline. The student is involved in research, writing, discussions and presentations. Course sessions examine research related to educational and social issues and their pedagogical implications through an intradisciplinary as well as interdisciplinary perspective. The culminating project is a thorough review and report of the professional literature on a topic of interest to the student, serving as the foundation for field-based research study.
School counseling/school psychology students only; May not be audited
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PPS 777B - Field Based Research 3 Units
Recommended prior coursework: ED 771 and PPS 777A . This course brings the master of arts in school counseling or school psychology and/or the dual master in school counseling and school psychology to a conclusion. Building on previous coursework, students are expected to conduct a short research study at their work site or in their community. The student's work includes designing the study, collecting and analyzing data and writing up the findings.
School counseling/school psychology students only; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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PPS 797 - Continuous Registration 0 Units
Students who do not complete the project or thesis within the semesters they have been 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.
Signature required; May not be audited
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PPS 798 - Project/Thesis Proposal 1 unit
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.
Signature required; Repeatable for Credit; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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PPS 799 - Project/Thesis-School Counseling and Psychology 3 Units
Supervised project or thesis in the field of school psychology. Instruction is tutorial and will result in a completed project or thesis.
Prerequisites: PPS 798 ;
May not be audited; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.
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SCIE 762 - Earth Science: Content and Pedagogy 2 Units
Gives teachers a comprehensive understanding of basic principles of geology, meteorology and astronomy. Includes the nature of minerals/rocks, geological processes, geological maps, weather, climates and stars and planets. Lectures, labs and field trips are included.
May not be audited
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SCIE 763 - Physical Science: Content and Pedagogy 2 Units
Designed for K-8 teachers who are not science majors, this course explores in depth the key concepts and big ideas of physics and chemistry: mechanics, properties of matter and energy. Includes lectures and labs.
May not be audited
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SCIE 764 - Life Science Content and Pedagogy 2 Units
Designed for K-8 teachers who are non-science majors. Provides an overview of important concepts in biology, zoology and ecology. Includes both lectures and labs.
May not be audited
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SCIE 765 - Space Science: Content & Pedagogy 2 Units
This course will explore the fundamentals of astronomy, and do so in a manner appropriate for application to the K-8 classroom. Students will have experiences designed to increase their content knowledge surrounding the concepts of astronomy as embodied in school content standards. Further, they will examine methods of communicating such content knowledge to their students via appropriate pedagogical constructs.
May not be audited
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SED 714 - Augmentative Communications and Technology 2 Units
Candidates create augmentative communication systems using a variety of low to high-level electronic media resources. Theory, creative design, adaptations, ethical management and implementation strategies are effectively applied to classroom curricular structures and communication systems. Candidates use current applications to manipulate and analyze data for initial and ongoing assessment, and to establish reliable instructional structures. This is a clear credential course for all credentials.
May not be audited
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SED 734 - Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 3 Units
A life-cycle perspective is used to present the intellectual and developmental disabilities material to advanced level candidates in the moderate/severe program. Primary constructs for meeting student needs incorporate educational standards, current program resources, service guidelines, legal requirements and life-skill materials for personal and community transitions. Salient historical, current and future trends in the field provide the foundation for a progressive model of support to this population.
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SED 736 - Psychological, Sociological and Vocational Implications of Physical and Health Impairments 3 Units
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for educators of individuals who experience physical and health impairments to explore in-depth psychological, sociological and vocational aspects of programs designed to serve these students. Topics under investigation for this course include planning for independent or supported living, planning for leisure activities, educational and ecological considerations, family issues, cultural issues in school and community, career planning, laws and regulations relating to this specific population, advocacy related to school community and regional resources, and assessment methods, materials and activities commonly employed with this population.
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SED 750 - Advanced Learning Theory and Brain Research 3 Units
This course is designed to provide the special educator with a solid overview of neurological development and function. The normal neurological system, as well as the compromised system, will be investigated and methods of intervention applied to the educational environment.
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SED 751 - Advanced Learning Theory and Brain Research: Fieldwork 1 unit
This class is the fieldwork component of SED 750 . The student will have an opportunity to use the knowledge and skills gained in SED 750 within the classroom or other professional environments that serve individuals who experience exceptional learning needs.
May not be audited
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SED 761 - Advanced Collaboration, Consultation and Inclusion: Fieldwork 1 unit
This class is the fieldwork component of SED2 760. The student will have an opportunity to use the knowledge and skills gained in SED2 760 Advanced Collaboration, Consultation and Inclusion by employing fieldwork methods of observation, intervention, transition and documentation of experiences for exceptional students.
Prerequisites: SED 760;
May not be audited
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SED 766 - Advanced Assessment and Applied Statistics 1 unit
Candidates explore the explicit and implicit influences of standardized testing as it impacts individuals and the special education services provided them. Complex assessment and reporting skills are implemented for individualized and team practices.
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SED 770 - Level II Advanced Initial Induction Plan 1 unit
This course provides the opportunity for candidates who have completed the preliminary Level I education specialist credential mild/moderate, moderate/severe and (after its accreditation by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) physical and health impairments, the candidate's support provider and a Fresno Pacific University special education program faculty member to meet together and collaboratively develop the candidate's professional induction plan (PIP).
May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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SED 771 - Level II Advanced Final Induction Plan 1 unit
The final course in the candidate's professional Level II education specialist credential program, this course will provide the candidate an opportunity and guidance in developing, evaluating and presenting the Level II professional portfolio.
Prerequisites: SED 770 ;
May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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SED 775 - Educating Learners With Autism 3 Units
Covers the basic theories and foundations of autism. Practices for assessment, interventions and instructional strategies are developed and applied to the educational environment and family support systems. Laws, regulations and procedures are constructively applied to the service model. A team service model is designed and applied to authentic environments.
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SED 776 - Assessment to Intervention for Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder 3 Units
Constructs practical communication and performance skills for the home, school, work and community environments. Diverse assessment strategies and integrated skills for daily functioning and performing are extensively developed. Technology systems and augmentative communication devices are applied for enhanced performance and social engagement.
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SED 777 - Specialty Studies and Portfolio in Autism 3 Units
This course addresses unique characteristics and identifies evidenced based practices appropriate for supporting students with autism. Candidates will explore and demonstrate knowledge of assessment and evaluation using informal and formal approaches, peer-reviewed strategies and measures, and the ability to select, modify, and administer standardized assessments for learners at risk or with autism. Emphasis is placed on candidates selection of an area of study that coincides with their professional leadership duties and interests in the area of Autism. An intensive project is developed and shared from multiple sources and professional experiences such as research, workshops, seminars and conferences. A professional portfolio is constructed to demonstrate the areas of expertise acquired and applied.
Autism certificate students only; May not be audited
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SED 791AU - Final Directed Practicum: Autism 4 Units
Candidates who are not currently employed complete their practicum on a fulltime basis, as they serve under a master teacher in their selected discipline within educational, social or medical service areas, for one semester. A university supervisor serves as facilitator and evaluator. Participation requirements address all professional duties and responsibilities as applied to the instruction and direction of effective service models and program standards for individuals who experience autism.
Prerequisites: SED 775 , SED 776 ;
Special education program students only; Signature required; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.; $40 materials fee
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SED 791ECA - Directed Teaching: Early Childhood (birth-age 3) 2 Units
Students who are not currently employed by a school district or agency and wish to complete their student supervision on a full-time basis may serve as a student teacher under a master teacher for one semester. Participation is comprised of a full-day experience throughout the semester, embracing all aspects of the professional duties of the special education teacher.
Repeatable for Credit; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.; $40 materials fee
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SED 791ECB - Directed Teaching: Early Childhood (age 3-5) 2 Units
Students who are not currently employed by a school district or agency and wish to complete their student supervision on a full-time basis may serve as a student teacher under a master teacher for one semester. Participation is comprised of a full-day experience throughout the semester, embracing all aspects of the professional duties of the special education teacher.
Repeatable for Credit; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.; $40 materials fee
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SED 792AU - Final Independent Practicum: Autism 4 Units
Candidates who are employed complete their practicum while they serve individuals who experience autism in an educational, social or medical environment, for one semester. A university supervisor serves as the evaluator. Participation requirements address all professional duties and responsibilities as applied to the instruction and direction of effective service models and program standards for individuals who experience autism.
Prerequisites: SED 775 , SED 776 ;
Special education program students only; Signature required; Graded CR/NC; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course.; $40 materials fee
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SPEC 600 - Education Specialist Seminars Seminar 3 Units
Candidates will learn about English Language learners, including student culture, home language, skill, cognitive development and abilities of different student populations. Candidates will learn the importance of using strategy based teaching and learning in the classroom. Candidates will observe typically and atypically developing children in a variety of classroom settings including general and special education.
Special Education program students only; May not be audited; Students need 2 semesters to complete the course.; $30 materials fee
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SPEC 601 - Foundations, Health and Observations 3 Units
Candidates will gain knowledge of historical, legal, philosophical and theoretical foundations of education and then address the development of special education in American society. Candidates explore their own beliefs concerning students, knowledge, learning and the aim of education as a basis for understanding their roles as professional special educators. Candidates will develop an understanding of the psychological characteristics, cognitive styles, behavioral patterns and accompanying learning problems of exceptional children. Students learn to apply the concepts of these differences and their implications.
May not be audited
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SPEC 602 - Laws and Ethics in Special Education 3 Units
An in-depth examination of federal and California laws that affect the lives and education of individuals who have disabilities, and with the ethics involved in providing services to this population. Through research reports, case studies, virtual presentations and discussions, candidates demonstrate understanding of students' and parents' legal rights and responsibilities in regards to the fields of education and special education. The legal and the ethical ramifications of various aspects of special education service provision and organization in California and the United States is examined. The Council for Exceptional Children's Code of Ethics is examined and discussed. Students are challenged to develop a personal code of ethics as it relates to their individual credentialing areas.
Special Education program students only; May not be audited
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SPEC 603 - Theology of Disability 1 unit
Offers an overview of important theological themes related to disability and suffering. In this course, students are exposed to biblical texts, theological readings, and practical applications of those texts and readings, so that each student may begin formulating his or her own perspectives on God's intentions related to disability and suffering.
May not be audited; $40 materials fee
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SPEC 605 - Positive Behavior Support 3 Units
Develops the needed skills to create an educational environment in which students feel safe and secure, while being able to learn. Topics investigated include the continuum of behavior disorders, classroom organizational models, writing behavior support plans to address problem behaviors, laws related to behavior and methods to establish the criteria for the manifestation determination of behavior. Candidates complete 30 hours of field study in a general education classroom. Coupled with the other information learned in class and in collaboration with the general education teacher, students use their field study to identify a student/behavior problem, collect data, write an anecdotal report and develop a behavior support plan to extinguish behavior problems and teach replacement behaviors.
Special education program students only; May not be audited
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SPEC 606 - Medical Implications 2 Units
An advanced study of professional, legal, ethical and historical practices, along with current issues and trends related to providing meaningful learning opportunities for teaching special populations, including students with physical/orthopedic disabilities other health-impairments, low incidence disabilities and multiple disabilities. Includes discussion and analysis of laws, procedural safeguards and regulations pertaining to the eligibility determination and education of exceptional individuals from birth through 22 years of age. Provides an overview of the educational, psychological and behavioral characteristics and needs of exceptional learners and their families, as well as best practices in implementing culturally, linguistically and developmentally appropriate interventions for teaching special populations in inclusive educational settings.
Special Education program students only; May not be audited
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SPEC 607 - Comparative Development 3 Units
Explores both typical and atypical child development with a significant focus on cognition and language and the relationships between the two systems. Presents language as a social pragmatic process and communication as a complex system that impacts behavior, permformance and quality of life.
Special Education program students only; May not be audited
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SPEC 607 - Comparative Development 3 Units
Explores both typical and atypical child development with a significant focus on cognition and language and the relationships between the two systems. Presents language as a social pragmatic process and communication as a complex system that impacts behavior, permformance and quality of life.
Special Education program students only; May not be audited
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SPEC 609 - Special Education: Roles and Responsibilities 3 Units
This is an introduction course that addresses the legal and ethical practices of special education laws, assessments, Individual Education Program and inclusion practices. The candidate develops an awareness of methodologies for educating diverse learners, using assistive technology; communicating, collaborating and consulting individuals with special needs and their support systems; transition planning and typical vs. atypical development. Through research reports, practical applications, assessments, projects, case studies, presentations and class discussions the candidates demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of these topics.
Prerequisites: SPEC 600 , SPEC 601 , SPEC 602 , SPEC 603 , SPEC 604, SPEC 605 , SPEC 606 , SPEC 607 ;
Special Education program students only; May not be audited
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SPEC 610 - Transition: Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 Units
Addresses the transition of students with disabilities to employment, future living and post-secondary educational environments. Candidates learn laws, theory and practices related to transition that are applicable to individuals, infant through adulthood, in all areas of development. Addresses self-determination, interpersonal and community integration knowledge and skills, pertaining to students with mild/moderate disabilities and learning needs at the early intervention, elementary, middle school and high school levels. Candidates learn the relationship between assessment, transition, curriculum planning and selection. Assessment and evaluative practices emphasize the development of instruction that aligns with content standards and includes options for transition and equitable access to educational practices in general education. Assessments include person-centered planning, understanding of family, cultural backgrounds and contribution in diagnosis, ecological analysis and formal and informal assessments. Candidates demonstrate applied knowledge of principles and issues of transition assessment and planning for secondary-level students with disabilities in postsecondary education, employment (including supportive employment/entrepreneur), independent living, leisure/recreation and community living, needs assessment in curriculum, instructional strategies and collaboration among family and professionals.
Prerequisites: SPEC 600 , SPEC 601 , SPEC 602 , SPEC 603 , SPEC 604, SPEC 605 , SPEC 606 , SPEC 607 ;
Special Education program students only; May not be audited
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