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for California State University, Fresno.
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for California State University, Fresno.
The American English Institute (AEI), which has been a university program
for more than 25 years, is designed to prepare international students for
American university studies by offering instruction in English as a second
language. Students receive 20 hours of instruction each week but do not
earn academic credit. Qualified students earn a certificate of completion
at the end of each session. During each session, up to 140 international
students enroll at the institute. Students have come from more than 50 different
countries.
Admission Requirements and Application Procedure. Applicants must
be high school graduates who are at least 17 years old. Applicants should
be motivated to improve their English speaking, listening, reading, and
writing skills. They should be prepared to attend classes every day and
to do homework regularly. Interested students should call or write to the
institute to obtain application forms. After completed application forms
have been submitted along with an application fee, students will receive
an I-20. Since processing and mailing of the I-20 take time, students should
apply at least six weeks before the session begins. For further information,
call (559) 278-2097, send a FAX to (559) 278-5586, check our Internet site
at http://www.csufresno.edu/AEI,
or write:
Director, American English Institute
California State University, Fresno
2450 E. San Ramon Ave., Room 138
Fresno, CA 93740-8032
Calendar and Fees. AEI has spring, summer, and fall programs. The institute
charges students application, tuition, health, and student service fees.
Interested students should contact the institute to get specific information
on fees and session dates.
Instruction Offered. AEI has an effective theme-based curriculum
which focuses on students' needs and interests. Topics such as current events
and American culture become the basis for authentic listening, speaking,
reading and writing tasks. The basic intensive program includes the following
courses: reading and writing, listening and speaking, grammar, TOEFL preparation,
and computer laboratory.
Special Programs. When there is sufficient interest, AEI also offers
special classes and programs, such as business English and GRE/GMAT preparation.
The American Humanics (AH) Program is linked with American Humanics Inc., a national organization that collaborates with affiliated college and university programs, professional organizations, and nonprofit agencies in recruiting, preparing, and placing students in meaningful professional careers with youth and human service agencies. Participation in this Special Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management and Leadership builds on and enhances students' chosen major course of study and provides the tools to achieve success in the field of youth and human service agency management. This interdisciplinary certificate is open to students of all majors and to individuals in the community. Courses may be taken part-time or through open university. American Humanics students are eligible to apply for special scholarships and awards.
Career Opportunities. Today more than 1.1 million nonprofit organizations are serving communities throughout the United States, including 700 agencies here in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Since the nonprofit sector grows at twice the rate of the government and private sectors, the need for capable nonprofit professionals increases accordingly and is now higher than ever. As a result of this explosive growth, the demand for candidates to fill professional positions far exceeds the supply of qualified applicants.
Requirements for the Certificate. The interdisciplinary certificate
in Nonprofit Management and Leadership is under development. The curriculum
will include a field experience with a nonprofit organization as well as
courses in nonprofit management, social service, youth and adult development,
accounting and financial management, program planning and evaluation, marketing,
fund-raising, grant writing, and leadership and communication. For further
information and for aid in planning such a course of study, consult the
director, Matthew Jendian, Social Science, Room 223, at (559) 278-2891,
ext. 2, or e-mail matthewj@csufresno.edu.
The Applied Ethics Program incorporates a wide range of courses addressing
ethical issues and the application of moral values to problems students
are likely to face in their professions, private lives, and responsibilities
as citizens. Applied ethics courses are intended to enhance the students'
appreciation of their own values throughout life.
While the program has neither a major nor minor, inclusion of several applied
ethics courses in the students' curricula should be beneficial in a number
of careers and in life itself. Several applied
ethics courses count toward General Education requirements, as well as graduate
seminars in certain departments. Prerequisites for advanced courses may
be established by participating departments. For further information, consult
the coordinator, Dr. Warren
Kessler (Philosophy) and the Schedule of Courses.
COURSES
Applied Ethics (A ETH)
100. Contemporary Conflicts of Morals (3)
(See PHIL 120.) General Education
BREADTH, Division 6.
101. Introduction to Professional Ethics (3)
(See PHIL 122.)
102A. Economics, Ethics, and Civilization (3)
102B. Economics, Ethics, and Civilization (3)
Theories of ethics and their relevance to civilization; a study of the economic
and social philosophy of Karl Marx, humanist, scientist, and revolutionary,
as well as a comparison of the Marxism of the USSR with the philosophy of
Mao Tsetung and the People's Republic of China.
104. Politics and Christianity (3)
(See PL SI 112.) General Education
CAPSTONE Cluster.
106T. Topics in Applied Ethics (1-3)
Selected topics involving applied ethics covering a range of career and
life issues. Usually requires a previous course in applied ethics or special
background.
190. Independent Study
(1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
192. Directed Reading (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Supervised readings in a selected
applied ethics field.
194. Seminar in Applied Ethics (3)
Prerequisite: one course in applied ethics or special background. Intensive
investigation of issues in applied ethics, normally requiring substantial
student participation and discussion.
200. Ethics in Psychology (3)
(See PSYCH 231.)
201. International Relations and Political Theory (3)
(See PL SI 210.)
202. Ethics and Public Administration (3)
(See GPA 250.)
California State University, Fresno offers courses in many disciplines
which are concerned with South, Southeast, and East Asia. Although there
is no degree program in Asian Studies at this time, an interdisciplinary
undergraduate minor is available for students who desire a knowledge of
Asia as a complement to their chosen academic discipline or profession.
For further information and for aid in planning such a course of study,
consult the coordinator, Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor, (559) 278-2013,
(559) 278-3992, or any member of the Asian Studies Committee.
Asian Studies Minor
A Minor in Asian Studies consists of 21 units, including a minimum of 9
upper-division units. Specific requirements:
Independent Study (190) courses in any department may be applied toward
the minor as long as they cover some aspect of Asian Studies and are approved
by the coordinator. Unspecified topics courses and seminar courses listed
below must cover some aspect of Asia to be counted toward the minor.
COURSES
Section I. Humanities
LING 110 Indic Culture and Tradition (3)
Language
CHIN 1A-1B Elementary Chinese (3-3)
CHIN 2A-2B Intermediate Chinese (3-3)
JAPN 1A-1B Elementary Japanese (3-3)
JAPN 2A-2B Intermediate Japanese (3-3)
SKT 10A-B Sanskrit (3-3)
Philosophy and Religion
PHIL 136 Buddhism (3)
PHIL 137 Hinduism (3)
PHIL 138 Chinese Thought (3)
PHIL 172T Seminar in Religious Issues (1-4)
Section II. Social Sciences
ANTH 123 Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia (3)
ANTH 124 Peoples and Cultures of East Asia (3)
ANTH 155 Folk Medicine (3)
ANTH 125 Tradition and Change in China and Japan (3)
ANTH 126 Cultures and Foods of East Asia (3)
ECON 114 Economic Development of Poor Nations (3)
ECON 182 Political Economy of China (3)
ECON 188T Special Topics (1-3; max total 6)
GEOG 177T Asian Regions (3; max total 9 if no area repeated)
HIST 6 East Asian Civilization
HIST 191 Modern Far East, 1843-1949 (3)
HIST 192 Modern Far East, 1949-Present (3)
HIST 199T Studies in Far Eastern History (1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
PL SI 145T Area Studies in Asia (3)
PL SI 183 Comparative Administration (3)
S WRK 122T Gandhi and Nonviolence (3)
Section III. Courses
Partially Related to Asia
AG EC 140 Agriculture and International Development(3)
Additional courses may be selected with prior approval from the coordinator.
Multiple Subject, CalState TEACH (CST) Emergency Permit/Pre-Intern Program. CalState TEACH is an alternative path to a multiple subject preliminary teaching credential with a CLAD emphasis. Available to individuals residing and teaching in any geographical location in the Fresno/Monterey Bay region, CalState TEACH is designed specifically to serve teachers who hold an Emergency Permit and teach in an elementary school (grades K-8). It is also for those who want to become teachers but are unable to access campus programs due to personal circumstances or because they live beyond commuting distance to a university. The program has been constructed to integrate the theory and practice of teaching with the daily experiences of teachers in the classroom.
CalState TEACH is a personalized, distributed learning program where beginning teachers work in small groups, guided and supported by faculty of Fresno State as well as by on-site school personnel. This flexible form of instruction allows part-time, home-based study and uses a rich mix of print, Internet, World Wide Web, video, and audio materials. There are no regular university classes to attend, although there are five Saturday seminars over the course of the 18-month program. After successfully completing the 18-month program, intern teachers will have earned a preliminary credential with a CLAD emphasis and 39 units of credit.
The CalState TEACH program is offered in four stages over the 18 months. Fees include the cost of instruction and all books, course guides, videotapes, audio cassettes, and computer software. Federal and state financial aid in the form of grants and loans are available for qualified students.
Program Requirements
1. Subject Matter Competency. California provides two ways for potential teachers to demonstrate knowledge of subject matter: completion of the liberal studies waiver program or passage of the Multiple Subject Assessment for Teachers (MSAT). At initial enrollment, students who have not already met this requirement will be advised regarding which route might be most appropriate. This requirement must be met prior to the beginning of Stage 2.
2. Computer and Internet Requirements. Since there is a Web-based communication system for the program, each participant must have access to a computer connected to the Internet.
3. Admission to the Program. Admission requirements are based on the standards of CSU campuses and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Basic requirements include a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, passage of CBEST, a qualifying college grade point average, evidence of writing proficiency, successful completion of an interview with Fresno State faculty (learning support faculty), and three letters of recommendation. Assuming that these requirements are met, teachers working full-time with an emergency permit or waiver in a public elementary school will qualify for CalState TEACH. Assuming they are otherwise qualified, some elementary private school teachers, middle school teachers, teacher aides in public schools, long-term elementary substitute teachers, and other persons may be qualified to participate if they can obtain a substantial teaching experience to meet the in-class requirements of the program. This determination will be made on an individual basis, according to program specifications.
4. Professional Preparation
Stage 1: CST 401, Multiple Subject Credential Module 1 (9 units)
Stage 2: CST 402, Multiple Subject Credential Module 2 (9 units)
Stage 3: CST 403, Multiple Subject Credential Module 3 (9 units)
Stage 4: CST 404, Multiple Subject Credential Module 4 (12 units)
Total (39* units)
__________
*Nineteen units are intern teaching, observation, and application in the
classroom. The remaining 20 units are devoted to the regular multiple subject
credential coursework, plus the infusion of Crosscultural, Language, and
Academic Development (CLAD), mainstreaming, and technology curriculum.
For CLAD certification, candidates must have taken the equivalent of
6 semester units of a language other than English with a grade of C or better.
California State University, Fresno's Cooperative Education program (Co-op)
incorporates productive, major-related work experience into a student's
academic studies. Cooperative education students are given the opportunity
to combine classroom theory with "on-the-job training" to work
with professionals in their particular field of study and to test their
career choice.
In addition to augmenting their marketable knowledge, students receive competitive
wages, develop maturity, and may earn academic credits from cooperating
departments. The program is available to all academic majors upon completion
of the freshman year. There are two options for participation:
Work, related to the student's academic and career choices, is identified
through the combined efforts of the Cooperative Education Section of Career
Services and the various academic departments. Placement arrangements are
negotiated with local cooperating employers in the San Joaquin Valley, as
well as throughout California and the United States. Co-op students have
been placed in city, state, and federal governmental agencies; agriculture;
business; and all facets of private industry.
To be eligible for co-op, you must be currently registered at California
State University, Fresno, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be
a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student. Eligibility for accredited
co-ops and internships may vary between departments and colleges/schools.
For further information, telephone Career Services at (559) 278-2703,
or visit the center in the Joyal Administration Building, Room 256. Please
note: all business related co-ops or internships accredited through the
Sid Craig School of Business are handled by the internship coordinator in
the Peters Building, Room 185, (559) 278-4985.
The following courses are examples of field experiences that may qualify
as cooperative education. Check with the academic department for enrollment
requirements:
AG EC 194 Agribusiness Internship
A SCI 194 Agricultural Internship
C E 193 Internship in Civil Engineering
COUN 239 Field Practice in Professional Services Counseling
COUN 249A Field Practice in Elementary School Counseling
COUN 249B Field Practice in Middle or High School Counseling
C SCI 194 Cooperative Education
CTET 122 Fieldwork in Outdoor Education
ECE 193 Electrical and Computer Engineering Cooperative Internship
ENGL 185 English Internship Seminar
ENGL 186 Internship in English
ENOL 194 Enology Internship
H EC 193 Cooperative Education
H S 185F Fieldwork in Health
I E 193 Industrial Engineering Cooperative Internship
I T 194 Cooperative Education in Industrial Technology
M E 193 Mechanical Engineering Cooperative Internship
NUTR 193 Supervised Work Experience
PH TH 180T Topics in Physical Therapy
PLANT 194 Agricultural Internship
PL SI 187 Internship in Public Administration
S E 193 Internship in Surveying Engineering
SPED 160F Fieldwork in Special Education
There are several programs offered by the university under this heading.
The International (Campus) Program provides courses to help international
students gain adequate skill in the use of the English language and sufficient
familiarity with American customs and tradition to obtain maximum benefit
from their experience at an American university. The following program,
taught through the Linguistics Department, is required of all entering international
students, unless excused from part or all of it by the International Studies
Courses (I S C) Petitions Committee on the advice of the persons concerned
with the instruction and administration of the program. This decision is
based on a consideration of test scores and other data supplied by the student
with his or her application. (See International
Student Services and Programs.) After arrival on campus, examinations
and an interview may lead to the student's being excused from certain courses.
All resident non-native speakers of English who cannot demonstrate basic
competence on the EPT exam are required to enroll in either ENGL A or E
S L 20-30 series based on their EPT scores.
First Semester Program. Most students are required to enroll in E
S L 30 and I S C 93 in the first semester of residence. In addition, students
with less skill in English may be required to take E S L 20. With permission
of their international counselor, students may enroll in other regular courses.
Other Undergraduate Courses. E S L 110W is often required of transfer
students who have completed ENGL 1 or its equivalent and 56 units of coursework.
Courses Taken in Graduate Standing. An entering graduate student
whose previous education has been in a language other than English is held
to the same standards of English proficiency as are undergraduate students
and may be required to enroll in the following undergraduate courses when
considered necessary by the student's advisers.
21. Advanced Oral Practice in American English (3)
Advanced work on stress, rhythm, and intonation. Practice in listening comprehension.
Speech styles: formal vs. informal. Speech organization and delivery.
30. Advanced English as a Second Language (3)
An introduction to reading based on academic writing and the advanced ESL
writing skills required for academic exposition, argumentation, and research
papers. Areas of English grammar important to non-native speakers are taught
based on problems in student compositions.
110W. Advanced Composition for Foreign Students (3)
Prerequisite: satisfactory completion (C or better) of the
ENGL 1 graduation requirement. Review of selected points of English usage.
Conventions of writing formal research reports. Writing of short essays.
Practice in paraphrasing and summarizing. Writing complex sentences in concise
form. Meets upper-division writing skills requirement for graduation.
Developing intercultural communication skills and international understanding
among its students is a vital mission of the California State University
(CSU). Since its inception in 1963, the CSU International Programs has contributed
to this effort by providing qualified students an affordable opportunity
to continue their studies abroad for a full academic year. More than 12,000
CSU students have taken advantage of this unique study option.
International Programs participants earn resident academic credit at their
CSU campuses while they pursue full-time study at a host university or special
study center abroad. The International Programs serves the needs of students
in over 100 designated academic majors. Affiliated with more than 70 recognized
universities and institutions of higher education in 16 countries, the International
Programs also offers a wide selection of study locales and learning environments.
The affiliated institutions are the University of Western Sydney (Australia);
the universities of the Province of Quebec (Canada); the University of Copenhagen
(Denmark) through Denmark's International Study Program; the University
of Marseille, the University of Paris, and the Institute of Oriental Languages
and Civilizations (France); the University of Tübingen and a number
of institutions of higher education in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg
(Germany); the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University (Israel);
the University of Florence (Italy); Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan); Yonsei
University (Seoul, Korea); Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores
de Monterrey, Campus Querétaro (Mexico City, Mexico); Massey University
and Lincoln University (New Zealand); the universities of Granada and Madrid
(Spain); Uppsala Universitet (Sweden); National Chengchi University (Taipei,
Taiwan); Bradford, Bristol, Hull, Kingston, and Sheffield universities and
the University of Wales, Swansea (the United Kingdom); and the University
of Zimbabwe (Harare).
International Programs pays all tuition and administrative costs for
participating California resident students to the same extent that such
funds would be expended to support similar costs in California. Participants
are responsible for all personal costs, such as transportation, room and
board, living expenses, and home campus fees. Participants remain eligible
to receive any form of financial aid (except work-study) for which they
can individually qualify.
To qualify for admission to the International Programs, students must have
upper-division or graduate standing at a CSU campus by the time of departure.
Students at the sophomore level may, however, participate in the intensive
language acquisition programs in France, Germany, and Mexico. California
Community Colleges transfer students are eligible to apply directly from
their community colleges. Students must also possess a current cumulative
grade point average of 2.75 or 3.0, depending on the program for which they
apply. Some programs also have language study and/or other coursework prerequisites.
Obtain information and application materials from the International Programs
Office, Family and Food Sciences Building, Room 111 or call (559) 278-6452.
Or write to the California State University International Programs, 401
Golden Shore, Sixth Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802-4210. Visit us on the World
Wide Web at www.gateway.calstate.edu/csuienet/.
Applications must be submitted by February 1 for the next academic year
overseas.
China Semester (fall) is offered through the International Programs Office,
(559) 278-6452.
London Semester (spring) includes
numerous opportunities to travel in England, Scotland, Wales, and on the
European Continent. Program information is available from the College of
Arts and Humanities at (559) 278-3056.
South Pacific Semester (every
other spring) is offered through The College of Science and Mathematics.
The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), a consortium of ten
American universities, organizes fully accredited summer, semester, and
year-long programs in Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, England,
France, Germany, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, and Thailand.
The programs are diversified, allowing students to fulfill up to two years
of university foreign language requirements in one semester. Courses are
also offered in a variety of other subjects. Field trips and full integrated
living opportunities are key parts of the program. Any student currently
enrolled at California State University, Fresno who has an overall GPA of
2.5 or better on a 4.0 system is eligible to apply to a USAC program.
For more information, contact the International Programs Office, Family
and Food Sciences Building, Room 111, (559) 278-6452.
The National Student Exchange, a consortium of over 150 state-supported
colleges and universities, allows students to attend, for up to one academic
year, an institution of higher learning in another area of the United States.
In bringing together students from different parts of the country, the program
encourages participants to broaden their academic, social, and cultural
awareness. Through a simplified admissions process, students are able to
enroll at their host institutions with the same financial benefits enjoyed
by in-state residents. Coursework completed will be treated as transfer
coursework, but students will be allowed to retain catalog rights for California
State University, Fresno degrees.
To qualify, a participant must: (1) be currently enrolled as a full-time
undergraduate student at Fresno State and in the term prior to exchange;
(2) be a sophomore, junior, and in some cases have senior status during
the exchange; (3) have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the end of the fall semester
and at the completion of the term prior to exchange; (4) be in good standing
at California State University, Fresno. The program is closed to postbaccalaureate
students. Applications are available in December. Deadline for submission
is the end of February.
For more information about this opportunity for educational travel and study
in a new environment, contact Joanne Atwell, NSE coordinator, International
Programs Office, Family and Food Sciences Building, Room 111. Phone: (559)
278-6452.
The practice of interprofessional collaboration has been identified as a critical skill for educators, health professionals, and social service providers, especially with the increasing complexity of our educational, health, and social service networks.
The Certificate of Advanced Study in Interprofessional Collaboration (CASIC) is a 15-unit, two-semester program that provides graduate students and practicing professionals with essential knowledge and skills in interprofessional collaboration while earning university credit and an academic certificate at the completion of the program.
The general purposes of this program are
Application Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
International students must meet the TOEFL score requirement in addition to the IPC program admission requirements. (See Division of Graduate Studies.)
Application deadlines are December 1 for spring semester admission and July 1 for fall semester admission.
Applications may be obtained from the Interprofessional Collaboration Program, 5005 Maple Avenue M/S ED1, Fresno, CA 93740-8025 or by calling (559) 278-0246. Visit the Web site at http://www.csufresno.edu/interprof.
Required courses (9 units)
IPC 201, 202, 203
Students must choose 3 semester units of coursework from Group A and 3 semester units from Group B to fulfill the 6 unit elective requirement. Students may take any course with the permission of the instructor, with the understanding that in some cases upper-division and graduate courses often have their own prerequisite requirements, which must be met. In some disciplines enrollment is restricted to cohorts of students who have been admitted to a specific graduate program.
The following is a partial list of acceptable electives. Three units must be taken from each group.
Electives (6 units)
Group A: AF AM 144; EHD 108; SOC 162, 168; COMM 108, 164, 266; COUN 201;
PH TH 142; PSYCH 175, 178, 278; S WRK 135, 140, 216
Group B: EHD 109; COMM 167, 168, 268; COUN 202; EAD 265, NURS 225; PSYCH 277, S WRK 141
COURSES
Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC)
201. Interprofessional Collaboration Foundations (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the instructor. Examination
of beliefs and biases affecting professionalization and discipline specific
culture. Group process and team building skills, including active listening,
conflict mediation, and cultural competence. Principles of integrated service
delivery models of team practice in a multi-cultural and interdisciplinary
context.
202. Integrated Service Delivery Models (3)
Prerequisite: admission into the CASIC program. Analysis of local community
health, education, and economic challenges. Looks at issues in working with
families and communities, including access and equality. Covers organizational
development and systems that build interagency partnerships for collaborative
practice. Measures outcomes of integrated service delivery programs.
203. Practicum in Interprofessional Collaboration (3)
Prerequisite: admission into the CASIC program. Thirty hours of supervised
practice in an agency using an integrated service delivery model. This will
be supplemented by a weekly two-hour seminar on campus that provides a forum
for reflection, analysis, and synthesis of experiences and observations.
The following minicourses are designed to help students improve their
writing skills. Each course offers intensive work in a specific area. Students
may take one or all or any combination of these 1 -unit courses. These courses
may be taken prior to, concurrently with, or after ENGL 1 or ENGL A. Classes
are taught by members of the English and Linguistics departments.
COURSES
Revising and Editing Skills (R E S)
4A. Spelling and Word Formation (1)
Developing awareness of the systematic nature of English spelling in relation
to the sound system and rules for word formation in the language. Mastery
of the system rather than word memorization
is emphasized.
4B. Vocabulary Development (1)
Acquiring greater sensitivity to the literal and implied meanings of words,
developing an awareness of the processes of word formation in English, and
expanding the active vocabulary.
4C. Sentence Structure (1)
Developing skill in writing clear, mature sentences. Focus is on structure
that is, on the alternative ways of phrasing the same idea and the consequences
of choosing one alternative and not another. Sentence and phrase expansion,
reduction, combination, and rearrangement are emphasized, not traditional
grammar.
The Solutions Center (formerly School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Clinic Program) is a campus-based, team centered, open-ended, problem-solving experience appropriate for upper-class students. Solutions Center projects involve teams of three to five students under the direction of a faculty member, working on a problem identified and funded by a client/sponsor from industry, government, and the community. Students are expected to put into practice the theories they have learned in the classroom and deal with the dynamics of teamwork, budget, and schedule restraints. The program is intended to be a culminating experience for students. In some departments, the Solutions Center project has fulfilled the senior project requirement.
The Solutions Center establishes linkages with private sector sponsors, giving them an opportunity to participate directly with students and in university programs. Sponsors experience the successful application of university resources to specific areas of interest.
To be eligible for a Solutions Center course, a student must be currently registered at California State University, Fresno, have a 2.0 or greater grade point average, and be a senior or graduate student. Specific projects vary from semester to semester and enrollment is dependent on approval of the project adviser/instructor. For further information, call (559) 278-5687 or check our Internet site at http://www.csufresno.edu/solutions_center.
Solutions Center (S C)
197. Solutions through Collaboration (3; max total 6)
Prerequisites: senior or graduate standing and permission from project
adviser/instructor. Projects require collaborative teamwork and emphasize
application of theory. Students immerse themselves in all of the professional
activities of real time, real world management practice as they research
questions for business, industry, and government. (Formerly AST 197)
The special major for the Master of Arts degree is available to qualified
graduate students when there is a need for advanced study in subject matter
that is interdisciplinary and that is not available through existing graduate
programs. In such instances, proposals for a special major that may combine
cohesive, interrelated coursework from two or more departments must be submitted
for the approval of the dean, Division of Graduate Studies. Proposals that
could be accommodated by an existing master's degree or option at California
State University, Fresno, as in the use of elective courses, are not approved.
General Eligibility
The student must demonstrate a superior undergraduate preparation for advanced
studies and research appropriate to the departments involved in the proposed
special major. The student must meet the minimum criteria for admission
to conditionally classified standing in the departments concerned.
Degree Requirements
The basic requirements for the special major are the same as for all other
master's degrees. A minimum of 30 units is required, and at least 70 percent
of the program must consist of courses designated for graduate study, that
is, in graduate-level 200-series courses. The proposed program must truly
reflect the requirements of scholarly creativity and research appropriate
to the graduate level and must exhibit overall coherence in a particular,
recognized field of study. The proposed program must lead to the mastery
of specific knowledge or skills in an area of advanced studies for which
adequate faculty, library, and laboratory resources are present.
Although the special major provides an opportunity for exceptional students
to engage in a program outside the framework of existing majors, all normal
graduation requirements and standards will be applied. Students pursuing
a special major master's degree are required to write a thesis to fulfill
the requirement for a culminating experience. For more detailed information
concerning the application process and the procedures for constituting a
committee and program for the special major, consult the Division
of Graduate Studies.
CSU Summer Arts is a multidisciplinary festival of performing and visual arts, recognized as the largest and most dynamic summer arts program in the western United States. The goal of the program is to create a center for learning where students, faculty, professionals, and audiences from all over the world come together to explore connections, experiment with new modes of communication, and engage in the process of making art.
The program offers masterclasses in theatre, music, dance, visual arts, creative writing, arts education, and new technologies including film, video and computer arts. The festival's offerings are enhanced through the participation of many internationally known guest artists and feature a large number of public events and performances. These summer workshops provide a transforming experience in the arts through intense artistic immersion and the chance to study with world-renowned guest artists and master teachers. (For a list of available courses please see below.)
Art Education:
Creative Writing:
Dance:
Media Art:
Music:
Theatre:
Visual Arts:
