You are in the official 2001-2002 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
The interdepartmental section provides information about the Master of Arts degree program in Education Curriculum and Instruction, and the Victim Services Certificate of Special Study Program. These programs are sought by students with varied professional interests and career goals.
Information is also provided about special School of Education
and Human Development (SOEHD) programs and services that are available
for administrators, faculty, and students.
For faculty listings, refer to the following departments within
the SOEHD:
The Master of Arts degree in Education with an option in curriculum
and instruction is designed to provide professional and specialized
preparation for candidates interested in acquiring knowledge and
skills essential for the design and development of curriculum
and related instructional practices. This 30-semester unit program
provides candidates with an opportunity to obtain in-depth study
in a variety of specialty areas associated with the field of education,
such as microcomputer applications, subject area applications,
philosophical/psychological foundation applications, etc. For
more information about this program, refer to the Education
Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology section in
this catalog.
The SOEHD and the Department of Criminology jointly sponsor
the Victim Services Certificate of Special Study Program.
The primary goal of the Victim Services Program is to provide
experiences, knowledge, and skills for working with victims within
a criminological/human development framework. This program is
also very useful for individuals interested in pursuing a career
in the area of behavioral sciences.
Students working toward a Victim Services Certificate have an
opportunity to receive an interdisciplinary/interagency examination
of victim services as they relate to: theoretical concepts, legal
aspects, victim rights, causes of victimization, and services
available to assist the victim. Furthermore, emphasis is directed
toward assisting the students in acquiring new perspectives and
skills needed for working effectively with different types of
victims.
Program Processes and Procedures. To attain a Victim Services
Certificate, the candidate must progress through three distinct
program phases: admission, completion of program courses, and
certificate authorization. Each of these program phases is described
below.
Admission. For admission information, contact the Department
of Criminology in McKee Fisk 244 (559) 278-2305.
Course Requirements. A minimum of 12 units are required
with 3 units selected from each of the four emphasis areas: (1)
theory, (2) victim issues, (3) service delivery, and (4) legal/social
policy.
1. Theory (3 units)
Victimology (CRIM 175
2. Victim Issues (3 units)
Select a minimum of 3 units:
Family Violence (CRIM 140) (3 units)
Child Abuse (EHD 107) (3 units)
Domestic Violence (W S 116) (1 unit)
Rape (W S 108) (1 unit)
Incest (W S 109) (1 unit)
3. Service Delivery (3 units)
Select a minimum of 3 units:
Intervention and Counseling for Helping Professions (EHD 108)
(3 units)
Victim Services (CRIM 176)(3 units)
Child Welfare (S WRK 128) (3 units)
4. Legal/Social Policy (3 units)
Select a minimum of 3 units:
Education for Community Change (EHD 109) (3 unis)
Legal Policy in Victim Services (CRIM 177) (3 units)
Women and Violence (CRIM/W S 126) (3 units)
Total (12 units)
Field Experience. An additional 3-unit field experience (CRIM
182: Internship in Victimology) is available to interested students.
Enrollment can be arranged by contacting the Department of Criminology.
Advising. For information and advisement, contact the School
of Education and Human Development certificate program adviser
or the chair of the Department of Criminology.
The Center for Educational Research and Services (CERS)
assists faculty, students, school districts, and the community
in improving practice in education through research. Emphasis
is on applied and collaborative research which will impact educational
quality for learners of all ages. Assistance is available in grant
proposal writing and submission; in administering state, federal,
and private grants; and for consultation for specific needs such
as organizational change, publication, and program planning. Other
technical support includes evaluation, survey design, and statistical
programming, analysis, and interpretation. The SOEHD Center for
Educational Research and Services is located in ED 334.
Advancement. In its effort to provide the highest quality
programs and services to the educational community in the Central
Valley, the SOEHD has begun a comprehensive plan of development.
The school intends to involve faculty, emeriti faculty, business
leaders, students, alumni, and friends of education in providing
"state-of-the-art" instruction, facilities, and programs
for continuing development and support of education. Coordination
of the Development and Alumni Relations program is provided by
Lynn Eilefson, Director of Advancement, in ED 236. For more information,
contact the SOEHD Dean's Office at (559) 278-0249.
The Instructional Technology and Resource Center (INTERESC)
provides support to faculty for the utilization and integration
of technology in the curriculum. INTERESC staff provide assistance
in instructional design required for the preparation and production
of instructional materials such as slides, videotapes, multimedia,
and other media formats. Center personnel also consult with students,
faculty, and staff in selecting computer hardware and software,
and audiovisual equipment. This unit also includes a Resource
Center which contains print and non-print curriculum materials
that are available for both immediate examination and checkout.
A Support Services area can be accessed for development of special
publications and presentations as well as for volume duplication
and reproduction. INTERESC manages all SOEHD computerized classrooms
and laboratories and provides technical support for the Human
Development Center. Coordination of INTERESC is provided by Otto
E. Benavides in ED 481.
The Human Development Center provides support for instruction
and also includes specialized services for clientele ranging in
age from infant through adult. This center is comprised of two
major areas: the Early Childhood Education Center and the Clinic.
International Education and Special Programs. SOEHD
is involved in international program development and study so
that faculty and students can enhance their understanding of other
cultures and nations and contribute constructively toward a better
future throughout the world. Special support is provided for international,
multicultural, and cross-cultural educational experiences for
faculty, staff, and students. Additionally, the SOEHD is committed
to the development and offering of special courses and programs
to meet the educational needs of students and the community. Coordination
of the SOEHD International Education and Special Programs is provided
by Berta Gonzalez in ED 205.
Mini Corps. The SOEHD provides facilities for the Mini
Corps Program. This program is developed to prepare migrant students
to work in bilingual classrooms and to obtain teaching credentials.
Mini Corps staff provide counseling, advising, and financial support
annually for 80 migrant students who are interested in becoming
teachers. For more information contact Directors Lilly Lomeli
or Jose Lomeli in the Mini Corps Office located in ED 461.
Education
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