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ET 705 - Introduction to Teaching with Digital Technology 3
Introduces candidates to the field of educational technology and current technology tools for instructional settings. Using standards-based and theoretical frameworks for effective technology integration, candidates develop technological skills using a variety of current tools and discuss their applications for teaching and learning. Emerging trends and issues, including the Common Core standards as well as implications of the digital world in relation to ethical, legal and equity issues in a global society are introduced. Course activities help candidates gain an understanding of the field, develop skills using digital tools and formulate their own philosophy of educational technology.
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ET 710 - Technology Leadership and Change 3
Examines leadership and change issues surrounding the integration of educational technology in schools. Resources, strategies, tools and techniques, for designing, developing, implementing and evaluating critical aspects of leadership in educational technology issues in schools and classrooms are addressed. Topics include teacher professional development models and approaches, planning and evaluation of training, technology implementation strategies, relationship management, the role of change agents and leadership strategies. Historical perspectives and change shaping the field of educational technology are also examined. Activities focus on developing knowledge and skills that prepare candidates to assume leadership roles in implementing technology change in schools.
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ET 715 - Foundations of Learning Theory 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce the theoretical and philosophical foundations of educational technology. Classic and contemporary theories of learning and their applications in educational technology and emerging orientations are examined. Candidates develop an understanding and a broad conception of learning theories and how they support current educational technology applications. Participation in innovative learning experiences that apply concepts of learning through the lens of established learning theories help candidates develop strategies for instructional practice with technology.
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ET 720 - Developing Technology Rich Curriculum 3
Using current learning theory concepts and technology integration frameworks, this course focuses on developing classroom lessons that integrate technology effectively. Special emphasis is placed on developing learner-centered curriculum, including the Common Core standards, employing technology to enhance learning and assessment. Candidates learn how to plan, develop and assess classroom lessons that use technology effectively applying instructional frameworks that integrate content, pedagogy and technology into classroom practices. Course activities prepare candidates to create and share a curriculum project of student-centered lessons that effectively integrate technology and web-based learning resources.
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ET 725 - Literacies in the Digital Age 3
Focuses on literacies essential for learning in the digital age. An emphasis is placed on the development of digital and media literacy skills for finding and making web-based information meaningful. Instructional uses of online data resources, information and media are explored. Candidates examine management issues, curriculum integration and evaluation of web-based resources and information along with digital citizenship and ethical issues. Course activities help candidates develop digital literacy skills using web technologies and strategies to effectively search for, visualize, analyze, create and share data and resources for learning.
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ET 730 - Multimedia in Education 3
Focuses on the production of multimedia learning objects and explores the application of creative video-making and digital storytelling for instructional contexts. Candidates learn how to create, capture, prepare and publish audio and video products using a variety of multimedia authoring tools, applying learner-centered principles to the design and development of these products. Special emphasis is placed on examining effective pedagogical approaches and instructional strategies of multi-media products for flipped and online classrooms.
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ET 735 - Creating on the Web 3
With the web offering innovative forms of communication, collaboration and creativity, this course is designed to help candidates develop and grow their professional presence and networks by creating web-based content. A variety of web tools, including Web 2.0 applications, are explored and used for creative purposes. Topics include review of current web creation tools, management issues, literature, social media and the implications of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs). Candidates use digital resources and tools to design and develop an online presence for personal learning and professional purposes.
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ET 740 - Mobile Technologies in Education 3
This course focuses on the use of mobile devices in K-12 classrooms. The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to mobile technology, explore the effective uses for classroom instruction and student engagement. Practical lessons and research relevant to teaching and learning with mobile technologies will be examined. Candidates develop activities, lessons and units that integrate mobile technology into their classroom instruction and student projects.
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ET 795 - Innovative Project-Methods and Proposal 3
This course begins with a study of the nature of systematic inquiry 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 and methodology and an IRB application.
Prerequisites: ET 705 ET 710 ET 715 ET 720 ET 725 ET 730 ET 735
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ET 796 - Innovative Project-Implementation and Analysis 3
Supervised design of a situated innovative project in the field of educational technology. It is informed by the completion of a literature review and organized as action research - systemic, intentional study of one's own professional practice. A curricular unit or educational technology application, Section Three, is designed for implementation. The project is implemented, data collected, analyzed, and displayed and finally, implications/recommendations are discussed in Section Four. Instruction results in a completed Innovative Project and a virtual presentation.
Prerequisites: ET 705 ET 710 ET 715 ET 720 ET 725 ET 730 ET 735
Students need 2 semesters to complete the course.
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ET 797 - Continuous Registration 0
Students who do not complete ET-799 at the end of two semesters 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.
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ET 798 - Project/Thesis Proposal 3
Recommended prior coursework: ED-779. In this course candidates develop a written proposal for the thesis or project consisting of three parts: introduction, literature review and methodology. The proposal identifies a researchable problem and questions, reviews relevant published studies and literature resources surrounding the identified problem and outlines a methodology for conducting a study. Course activities focus on article review and analysis procedures and the development of a conceptual written document of the proposal. Successful completion and approval of the proposal is required prior to conducting a study.
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ET 799 - Project/Thesis 1
Required prior coursework: ET-798 and ED-771. Candidates complete the thesis or project by writing up the results and conclusions of the study. The results section addresses the identified research problem and answers the questions posed in the proposal. The successfully completed project or thesis is professional and scholarly in nature, serving as evidence of the candidate's competence and knowledge of using technology in support of teaching and learning and academic communication skills.
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History |
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HIST 712 - History of Christianity 3
Study of the beginning and development of Christianity from apostolic times to the present. The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the church's history, confessions and heritage including key individuals and events in the development of Western Christianity.
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HIST 716 - The Evangelical Anabaptist Story 3
This course provides an orientation to the historical experience, denominational identity and contemporary priorites and challenges of the Mennonite Brethren Church. The course begins with an historical exploration of the origins and development of the sixteenth-century Anabaptist movement, and the subsequent development of the Mennonite church within the wider context of Protestantism in Europe. Special attention is then given to the origin and growth of the Mennonite Brethren Church in Russia, North America, and its emergence as a global movement during the twentieth century. The historical survey will serve as the backdrop against which to interpret cultural, theological and sociological forces and factors that shaped Mennonite Brethren faith and life, theology, worship, ecclesiology and ethics.
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HIST 718 - North American Religious History 3
A study of the major developments and thought in North American church life from colonial times to the present. Special attention is given to the development of evangelicalism as an identifiable movement within North American religious life. Students are encouraged to pay special attention to their own denominational traditions as they function within the context of North American church life.
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HIST 722 - Women in the Christian Tradition 2-3
Explores some of the ways that women have lived out their Christian faith. Using the arc of Christian history, students examine how women have served the church, expressed their faith and witnessed to the good news of Jesus. In doing that, students inevitably examine issues of power and authority, calling and giftedness, spirituality and theological perspective.
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HIST 724 - The Story of Radical Renewal Movements Through Church History 3
Explores the history of Christianity from the ancient church to contemporary experience through the lens of renewal movements and seeks to identify implications for ministry in the 21st century.
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Individualized Master of Arts |
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IMA 701 - Introduction to Individualized Study 2
This course consists of a combination of seminar and one-on-one experiences in which students beginning the Individualized Master of Arts Program (IMAP) will research, reflect and write on the field they intend to study. The course includes one or more seminars during the semester and culminates with the presentation of a paper to the program committee and the IMAP Council containing the proposal for the final program of study.
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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IMA 797 - Continuous Registration 0
Students who do not complete the project or thesis within the semesters they have registered are required to register for continuous registration each semester until the project/thesis has been satisfactorily completed. Registration for 797 is equivalent to 1 unit of tuition.
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IMA 798 - Project/Thesis Proposal 1
Involves completion of a proposal for the project or thesis. Instruction is tutorial and reviews procedures, along with development of a conceptual overview of the process of formulating and completing a thesis or project.
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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IMA 799 - Project/Thesis-Individualized Master of Arts 3
Supervised project or thesis in the field of the individualized study. Instruction is tutorial and will result in a completed project or thesis.
Take IMA-798;
Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course; Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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Kinesiology |
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KIN 710 - Technology in Kinesiology 3
An introduction to technology literacy, focusing on the effective use of technology in teaching and educational management. Students will investigate ways technology can enhance instruction and management for the setting in which they are interested and/or involved.
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KIN 715 - Legal Aspects of Kinesiology and Sport 3
Explores the law and how it impacts the field of kinesiology and sport. Examination of topics includes the American legal system, individual courses of action, legal issues commonly found within kinesiology and sport and fundamental risk- management strategies to reduce legal liability.
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KIN 720 - Psychology of Sport 3
This course offers the physical education teacher, athletic coach, other kinesiology professionals the opportunity to learn and apply correct, sound psychological dimensions of motivation, leadership, team unity, age-related issues and psychological skills training relative to the enhancement of athletic performance. The psychological aspect of injury and rehabilitation are also discussed.
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KIN 725 - Program Design in Physical Education 3
Fundamental principles and bases of curriculum contruction for physical education programs in schools and non-school instructional settings.
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KIN 730 - History and Philosophy in Kinesiology 3
Historical and philosophical issues within physical education, athletic training, sport administration and other emerging professions.
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KIN 735 - Trends in Kinesiology 2
Trends and current issues surrounding the development of the sub-disciplines within physical education, athletic training and other emerging professions.
Prerequisites: KIN 730 ;
May not be audited
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KIN 740 - Advanced Methods of Teaching Physical Education 3
Advanced study of K-12, college and university physical education teaching methods.
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KIN 745 - Assessment in Physical Education 3
Advanced study of local, state and national standards-based assessment theories and practices. Reviews methods of collecting, analyzing and interpreting data. Develops an understanding of measurement and evaluation as it relates to physical education.
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KIN 771 - Research Methods in Kinesiology 3
A study of the nature of systematic inquiry, a survey of methods employed in research and an explanation of evaluation methodology, as well as the use of research and evaluation methods in physical education, athletic training, sport administration and other discipline settings.
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KIN 777A - Issues in Kinesiology 3
Trends and current issues surrounding kinesiology disciplines of physical education, athletic training, sport administration and other professions are discussed.
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KIN 777B - Field-Based Research 3
This course brings the master of arts in linesiology experience to a conclusion. Building on previous coursework, students will be expected to conduct a short research study at their work site or in their community. The student's work will include designing the study, collecting and analyzing data and writing up the results.
Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course; Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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KIN 779 - Values in Kinesiology and Sport 3
This course is a study of physical education, athletic training, sport administration, sport and other kinesiology disciplines' philosophical definitions, values clarification, moral reasoning and moral actions that relate to physical education teachers, coaches, athletic trainers, sport administrators and spectators. The university's philosophy and values as expressed in the Fresno Pacific Idea and their implications for physical education, athletic training, sport administration and sport provides one perspective for such analysis.
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KIN 792A - Professional Standards in Physical Education I 3
The student assembles a portfolio to demonstrate competency in Standards 1-3 for the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) National Standards for K-12 Physical Education, Domains 1-4 for the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Standards for Athletic Coaches, or Standards 1-4 for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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KIN 792B - Professional Standards in Physical Education II 3
The student assembles a portfolio to demonstrate competency in Standards 4-5 for the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) National Standards for K-12 Physical Education, Domains 5-8 for the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Standards for Athletic Coaches, or Standards 5-8 for the National Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines.
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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KIN 796 - Comprehensive Examination 0
This course brings the master of arts in athletic training, master of arts in kinesiology, and master of arts in sport administration experience to a conclusion. Building on previous coursework, a comprehensive examination is administered to students to test their knowledge, comprehension, application and synthesis of the concepts and theories taught. This Comprehensive Examination may only be retaken one time.
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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KIN 797 - Continuous Registration 0
Students who do not complete the project or thesis within the semesters they have registered are required to register for continuous registration each semester until the project/thesis has been satisfactorily completed. Registration for 797 is equivalent to 1 unit of tuition.
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KIN 798 - Project/Thesis Proposal 1
Involves completion of a proposal for the project/thesis. Instruction is tutorial and reviews procedures, along with development of a conceptual overview of the process of formulating and completing a project/thesis.
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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KIN 799 - Project/Thesis-Physical Education 3
Supervised project or thesis work in the field of physical education. Instruction is tutorial and will result in a completed project or thesis.
Take KIN-798;
Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course; Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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Language Studies |
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LANG 770 - English for Graduate Academic Purposes 1 unit
Recommendation: Take with another graduate or seminary course. At an advanced level, develops the process of graduate-level writing, revising and editing compositions, including logical development and organization of ideas; develops analytical and critical thinking skills by reading and responding to student's own writing; reinforces grammar skills through self-editing instruction in complex linguistic structures.
Repeatable for Credit; May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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Leadership Studies |
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LEAD 705 - Introduction to Leadership Studies 3
The course serves as the cornerstone of the leadership studies program. Explores interdisciplinary approaches and historical foundations of leadership theories. Includes both theoretical perspectives and personal introspection and provides for self-discovery of personal leadership strengths and areas of growth.
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LEAD 707 - Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics 3
Examines the various theories and perspectives as associated with leading individual followers and groups. Uses various methodologies and diagnostic tools to measure and understand the complexities of individual and group dynamics and their impacts on organizations.
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LEAD 711 - Introduction to Leadership Studies 6
Explores interdisciplinary approaches and historical foundations of leadership theory. Study of the individual includes both theoretical perspectives and personal introspection into strengths and areas of growth. Study of organizations focuses on the need to develop learning institutions. Study of community examines stewardship of both human and natural environments. This course serves as the cornerstone of the leadership studies program.
Signature required; May not be audited
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LEAD 712 - Organizational Leadership and Innovation 3
Examines organizations and the need to develop learning institutions. Explores leadership approaches to creating organizational cultures that encourage innovation in meeting its internal service to the organization and external services to the community. Introduces the various diagnostic instruments, strategic planning and creative problem solving approaches leaders must take to fulfill the organization's mission, vision and values priorities.
Signature required; May not be audited
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LEAD 720 - Communications and Marketing 3
Examines the various communication approaches from a strategic leadership and marketing perspective. Also explores internal services to the organization, as well as the external services to the community and its stakeholders. Introduces the various levels (economic, managerial, operations and marketing) of strategic action an organization must take to fulfill its mission, vision and values.
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LEAD 721 - Conflict, Collaboration and Negotiation 3
An introduction to conflict, collaboration and negotiation. Includes basic theory and methods, as well as the opportunity to develop skills in such areas as listening, negotiating and mediating, through role playing.Prepares leaders to collaborate and manage conflict.
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LEAD 722 - Human Resource Management 3
Explores leadership and human resources. Topics include: 1) current trends in human resources management and the legal environment; 2) talent management, workforce planning and staffing, recruitment and selection, outsourcing, virtual teams, and role identification; 3) employee motivation and performance management; 4) organizational/employee development strategies and succession planning; and 5)development and leadership of a learning culture that respects and values ethics, conflict, diversity and change.
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LEAD 723 - Ethics and Sustainable Leadership Strategies 3
Ethical perspectives, legal environment and organizational goals associated with sustainable principles are examined from a leadership and organizational perspective. Also examines the concept of stewardship of both human and natural environments.
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LEAD 730 - Financial Decision Making 3
Investigates the qualitative leadership dimensions for strategic planning and action an organization must pursue, emphasizing the effective management of risk that appropriate quantitative analysis can provide and the qualitative implications of quantitative decisions.
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LEAD 732 - Change and Transformation Strategies 3
Presents approaches for leaders to facilitate change and transformation in organizations and communities with a focus on learning dialogue, appreciative inquiry and participatory action research. New avenues for strategic planning are examined.
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LEAD 733 - Research Methods 3
Bridging the gap between theoretical and practical understandings, this course brings research methods into dialogue. Students will understand various components of research, nature leadership research, formulation and clarification of a research topic, review of the literature, selection of a research approach and research strategy, negotiation access and ethics, selection of participants, data-collection analysis and presentation of final results.
Signature required; May not be audited
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LEAD 734 - Integral Inquiry 3
Recommended prerequisites: satisfactory completion of prior courses. Bridging the gap between theoretical and practical understandings, this course brings research methods into dialogue. Students develop an understanding of various components of research. Students identify and develop an organizational research proposal.
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LEAD 741 - Globalization and Culture 3
Investigates the importance of building organizational and community-based cultures that honor and foster diversity and are capable of serving worldwide communities. Multicultural and multilingual attitudes and skills are emphasized as the keys to organizational and community-based success.
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LEAD 751 - Master's Research Thesis 4
To complete the graduation requirements for master of arts in leadership studies, students must complete and defend a substantial research thesis that applies academic and professional experiences. Development of the thesis is done with the supervision of a LEAD faculty advisor and committee members in a class setting with students as co-learners. The thesis consists of an approved proposal and introduction, literature review, research methods, results and discussion, and conclusions and recommendations. A final defense is made as a presentation to a faculty committee.
Signature required; Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited
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LEAD 752 - Developing Proposals for Change 3
Recommended prerequisites: satisfactory completion of prior courses. Prsents models, ideas, theories and practice that are integral for successful systems change and transformation. Strategic planning and approaches by which leaders are able to facilitate change and transformation in organizations and communities are explored. Students focus on action research to develop a proposal for systems improvement.
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LEAD 762 - Leadership in Different Contexts 3
Recommended prerequisites: satisfactory completion of prior courses. Investigates the importance of building organizational cultures that honor and foster diversity. Explores the newest dimensions and challenges of leadership that strengthen and extend leadership skills in rapidly changing and complex, diverse, multi-generational, multicultural and multi-dimensional systems. Examines leadership approaches and how stragegic approaches must be modified to be effective in different organizational environments.
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LEAD 766 - Leadership Capstone Project 3
Recommended prerequisites: satisfactory completion of prior courses. To complete graduation requirements for Master of Arts in Leadership Studies, students must complete the requirements for this culminating experience of the program that applies academic and professional experiences. The development of a captstone project is done with the supervision of faculty and in collaboration with other students as co-learners.
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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LEAD 797 - Continuous Registration 0
Students who do not complete the project or thesis within the semesters they have registered are required to register for continuous registration each semester until the project/thesis has been satisfactorily completed. Registration for 797 is equivalent to 1 unit of tuition.
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School Library Media |
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LIB 705 - Information Technologies 3
This course enables candidates to become technologically-competent teacher librarians. Throughout the course candidates will learn how to evaluate and effectively use a variety of information and communication technology (ICT) resources that are essential to the school library program. Candidates will also explore the application of learning theory to a digital environment.
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LIB 710 - Instructional Partnerships 3
This course provides an overview of the mission of the school library media program and the instructional partner and teacher roles of the teacher librarian. Candidates will investigate and use a variety of instructional strategies and assessment tools in collaboration with classroom teachers and educational partners to plan a unit based upon school library standards, academic content standards, and learners' interests and diverse needs.
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LIB 715 - Administration of the School Media Center 3
This course prepares candidates to fulfill the program administrator and leadership roles of the teacher librarian. Candidates will develop and implement policies, procedures, and services to successfully manage the school media center and its personnel. A variety of professional resources and research are introduced to enable candidates to advocate for effective school library programs.
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LIB 720 - Selection and Organization of Learning Resources 3
This course prepares candidates to evaluate, select, and organize physical, digital, and virtual learning resources. Candidates will gain skills to develop, manage, and provide equitable access to a collection of resources designed to meet the diverse needs of the school community.
Take LIB-715;
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LIB 725 - Information Services 3
This course prepares candidates to provide information services within the school library program. Information services include the selection and use of reference materials in seeking answers to questions, facilitation of students' independent access and evaluation of sources of information, and the modeling and communication of the ethical and legal use of information.
Take LIB-720;
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LIB 732 - Evaluation and Promotion of Children's Literature 3
This course focuses upon the reading and evaluation of a variety of genres and formats of children's literature for use within the school library program. Candidates will evaluate, design, and engage in a variety of activities to promote the reading of children's literature and collaborate with educational partners to reinforce literacy instruction in addressing the diverse needs and interest of all learners.
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LIB 736 - Evaluation and Promotion of Young Adult Literature 3
This course focuses upon the reading and evaluation of a variety of genres and formats of young adult literature for use within the school library program. Candidates will evaluate, design, and engage in a variety of activities to promote the reading of young adult literature and collaborate with educational partners to reinforce literacy instruction in addressing the diverse needs and interests of all learners.
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LIB 740 - Digital Literacy 3
This course focuses upon the use of digital technologies to design, implement and evaluate standards-based learning experiences for diverse student populations. Special emphasis is placed upon the modeling and communication of the ethical, legal, and safe use of information and technology, including digital citizenship, to all educational stakeholders.
Prerequisites: LIB 710 LIB 720 LIB 725
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LIB 745 - Organization of Learning Resources 3
This course prepares candidates to manage and provide equitable access to the library collection by organizing physical, digital, and virtual resources according to standard library cataloguing and classification principles. Candidates will design materials to instruct students and staff in the effective use of a variety of resources that support the needs of a diverse educational community.
Take LIB-715 LIB-720;
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LIB 751 - Twenty-First Century School Librarianship 3
This course provides candidates with the requisite skills and knowledge to meet the special class authorization regulations for teacher librarians. Candidates understand, communicate and model information theory and digital literacy. Candidates have opportunities to design and implement curriculua, using both traditional and digital strategies to address needs of students in multiple learning environments. Candidates assess and develop individual interventions to optimize student learning.
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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LIB 792 - Field Studies in School Librarianship 3
This course serves as the capstone experience for the Teacher Librarian Program. Candidates will expand their knowledge of school librarianship by engaging in 105 hours of a variety of field experience activities. Candidates will focus upon implementing activities that were introduced or designed in previous courses and will reflect upon their professional learning by completing an ePortfolio that demonstrates how they have met each Teacher Librarian PSLO.
Take LIB-740;
Students may take up to 2 semesters to complete the course; Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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LIB 794 - Field Study: National Board Certification Library Media Component 2 1 Unit
For candidates that are currently working in a K-12 school library and have successfully registered for National Board Certification Component 2 in Library Media. Each candidate will be assigned a mentor who will provide individualized support in completing the requirements for the Component 2 Portfolio Entry-Differentiation in Instruction. Passage of this course does not guarantee passage of the National Board Component.
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LIB 795 - Field Study: National Board Certification Library Media Component 3 1 Unit
For candidates that are currently working in a K-12 school library and have successfully registered for National Board Certification Component 3 in Library Media. Each candidate will be assigned a mentor who will provide individualized support in completing the requirements for the Component 3 Portfolio Entry: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment. Passage of this course does not guarantee passage of the National Board Component.
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LIB 796 - Field Study: National Board Certification Library Media Component 4 1 Unit
For candidates that are currently working in a K-12 school library and have successfully registered for National Board Certification Component 4 in Library Media. Each candidate will be assigned a mentor who will provide individualized support in completing the requirements for the Component 4 Portfolio Entry: Effective and Reflective Practitioner. Passage of this course does not guarantee passage of the National Board Component.
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Language, Literature and Culture |
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LLC 700 - Reading Process and Practice 3
This course is designed to help elementary and secondary teachers better understand the reading process. Topics include contrasting models of reading, acquisition of literacy, how to help struggling readers and current trends regarding reading in California.
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LLC 705 - Language Acquisition and Cross-Cultural Communication 3
This course examines the development of oracy and literacy of first and second language learners, as well as the effects of social and cultural influences on language acquisition.
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LLC 708 - Issues in Literacy: Multilingual Learners 3
Consideration of factors such as culture and language acquisition that affect the literacy development of English language learners.
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LLC 710 - Current Theories, Methods and Materials for Teaching a Second Language 3
This course examines current theories of teaching English language learners in ELD and SDAIE classes. Traditional methods for teaching second and foreign languages will also be reviewed.
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LLC 715 - Writing Process and Practice 3
Exploration between reading and writing in primary, intermediate and secondary classrooms. Writing as a process is a major focus of the course. Teaching techniques that support early literacy development are discussed, as are practical strategies for developing a viable K-12 writing program.
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LLC 720 - Language Assessment and Evaluation 3
This course is designed to help teachers develop skills in assessment of reading and make instructional decisions based on such assessment.
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LLC 726 - Practicum in TESOL 3
Students observe and assist in adult ESL classes or other settings. Students also conduct case studies of adult second-language learners.
May not be audited; Graded CR/NC
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LLC 726A - Practicum in TESOL 1
Students observe in adult ESL classes and conduct case studies of adult second-language learners.
Take LLC-705;
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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LLC 726B - Advanced Practicum in Tesol 2
Students observe, plan lessons and partcipate in instruction in an adult ESL setting.
Take LLC-726A;
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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LLC 728 - Literacy Practicum I: Assisting Struggling Readers 3
Instruction of an individual or small group, either in the Fresno Pacific University reading/writing/language practicum or in an FPU supervising teacher's classroom.
Take LLC-700 LLC-720;
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LLC 731 - Literature Study in Classroom 3
Designed for the teacher who is familiar with literature for children and young adults, this course provides students the opportunity to explore the theory and practice of incorporating literature study in the classroom.
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LLC 732 - Adolescent Literature 3
Familiarizes students with literature written for adolescents and young adults. Students explore a variety of ways to promote reading in the secondary classroom.
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LLC 735 - Transition in Bilingual Education 3
This course examines current theories of bilingualism, various bilingual curriculum models and methods and materials used to teach in bilingual classrooms. Students read about and experience effective approaches for bilingual students, including ELD and SDAIE.
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LLC 742 - Issues in Literacy: Reading, Writing with Adolescents 2
Exploration of teaching techniques that help older students become strategic readers and writers in content areas, including anallysis of text structure.
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LLC 745 - Cultural Diversity and Education 3
An examination of the folklore and culture of California's diverse peoples. From this base, present social and cultural issues are presented, leading to an understanding of the diversity of our schools and society.
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LLC 747 - Current Trends and Issues in Bilingual Education 3
This course is designed to examine the rationale for bilingual education based on a historical framework. The course will consider socioeconomic and political issues that affect the education of language-minority students.
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LLC 750 - Introduction to Linguistics 3
This course involves students in the study of grammatical competence in the areas of morphology, phonology and syntax. Students also apply knowledge of linguistics to teaching reading, spelling development, vocabulary and writing.
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LLC 752 - Linguistics for Teachers 2
Exploration of insights from phonology and morphology that pertain to reading, spelling and vocabulary development. Designed for secondary teachers.
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LLC 755 - Sociolinguistics 3
This course examines discourse analysis and considers how cross-cultural factors influence communication. Students examine both differences between ways men and women use language and differences in classroom discourse between teachers and second-language students.
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LLC 760 - Literacy Practicum Ii: Advanced Literacy 2
Instructional leaders support and supervise classroom teachers in a Fresno Pacific University reading/writing/language practicum.
Take LLC-700 LLC-720 LLC-728;
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LLC 761 - Seminar in Literacy Leadership 3
Candidates examine current research and theoretical research, evaluate reading and language arts programs and prepare presentations.
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LLC 762 - Literacy Development for Adult English Learners 3
This course explores methodology designed to help adult English learners develop literacy. Course topics include the use of effective reading strategies and materials, a process approach to writing and appropriate grammar mini-lessons.
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LLC 765 - Research in Language, Literacy and Culture 3
In a seminar setting, students read extensively to synthesize current theories in language, literacy and culture in order to further clarify their own theory of learning. Required coursework leads students to their own research and supports the writing of the thesis or research reports using an inquiry approach.
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LLC 767 - Current Trends in Language and Literacy 3
This course is designed to bridge theory and practice. It consists of individual study carried out under the guidance of a faculty member. The participant selects a current trend or problem in reading/writing/language, explores recent literature in the topic and considers instructional implications of the findings.
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LLC 769 - Seminar in Language and Literacy 1
A visiting scholar leads students in the examination of critical issues in reading, writing, language theory and practice.
Graded C/NC; Repeatable for credit
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LLC 797 - Continuous Registration 0
Students who do not complete the project or thesis within the semesters they have registered are required to register for continuous registration each semester until the project/thesis has been satisfactorily completed. Registration for 797 is equivalent to 1 unit of tuition.
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LLC 798 - Project/Thesis Proposal 1
Involves completion of a proposal for the project or thesis. Instruction is tutorial and reviews procedures, along with development of a conceptual overview of the process of formulating and completing a thesis or project.
Graded C/NC; May not be audited
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