You are in the official 1998-99 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 1998-99 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
M.A. in Education
Curriculum and Instruction Option
Victim Services Certificate
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 181: Internship
in Corrections) 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.
