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for California State University, Fresno.
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for California State University, Fresno.
Educational Research and Administration (ERA)
ERA 2R. CBEST Writing Development (3)
Designed to further the basic skills in writing for applicants who intend
to enroll in teacher education credential programs. Students who pass the
course will satisfy the CBEST writing requirement for admission into teacher
education studies. CR/NC grading only; not applicable toward baccalaureate
degree requirements. (Formerly ERF 2R)
ERA 153. Educational Statistics (3)
Prerequisite: ELM exam. Methods of describing, analyzing, and interpreting
data; statistical infer ence, including "t" test, correlation
and prediction, chi square, and simple research design. Computer applications
during lab activities. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly ERF 153)
ERA 180T. Topics in Education (1-3; max total 9)
Issues and topics in educational foundations; curriculum and instruction;
early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary education; pupil
personnel services; supervision and administration; child abuse, and computer
literacy. (Formerly ERF 180T)
ERA 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly ERF 190)
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Educational Research and Administration (ERA)
ERA 220. Research in Education (3)
Prerequisites: 12 units of education courses or equivalent and ERA 153.
Seminar in research methodology; identification of educational research
problems; use of library resources, data gathering and processing, writing
a research report; applies to elementary and secondary teaching, early childhood,
reading administration, counseling, special education, and related fields.
(2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly ERF 220)
ERA 243. Research on Teaching in the Multicultural Classroom: Quantitative
and Qualitative Methods (3)
Prerequisites CI 240, 241; corequisite CI 245. Provides students with a
series of modules on quantitative and qualitative research techniques used
in action research. Students begin to develop their Action Research Project
after reviewing articles, developing mini-research ideas, and collecting
and analyzing data in the classroom context to improve teaching and learning.
Enrollment limited to students admitted to the MAT program. (Formerly ERF
243)
ERA 260. Assessment as Learning (3)
Analyze interaction among assessment models, effective instruction, and
learning in educational settings. Use educational theory to identify criteria
for choosing and integrating alternative assessments including performance,
observation/interview, portfolio, curriculum-embedded and self-assessment.
Develop assessment items and protocols. (Formerly ERF 260)
ERA 272. Instructional Planning and Evaluation (3)
Principles and practices of instructional planning, assessment and testing
of learning outcomes, performance appraisal and evaluation of teaching;
test construction analysis and grading. (Formerly ERF 272)
ERA 280T. Advanced Topics in Education (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced, in-depth analysis of issues
and problems in educational foundations; curriculum and instruction; reading;
early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary education; and
computers in education. Emphasis placed on advanced research. (Formerly
ERF 280T)
ERA 282. Philosophy of Education (3)
Seminar on philosophical issues in educational theory and practice and their
historical backgrounds. Educational implications of current and historical
systematic philosophical outlooks and ideological trends. (Formerly ERF
282)
ERA 284. Seminar in International Education (3)
Analysis of historical, social, and political forces which shape national
education endeavors. Emerging international education efforts and organizations.
(Formerly ERF 284)
ERA 285. Seminar in Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: minimum 3 units from the following: CI 152; COUN 174, or PSYCH
101. Seminar on the psychological foundations of education; nature and characteristics
of development, learning processes, and forces which affect educational
growth. (Formerly ERF 285)
ERA 288. Educational Measurement and Program Evaluation (3)
Prerequisite: ERA 153. Procedures and issues involved in the measurement
and evaluation of educational programs; planning, etc. Applications in educational
settings are emphasized. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Formerly ERF 288)
ERA 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly ERF 290)
ERA 298. Project (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including ERA 220. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. A project consists of a significant undertaking
appropriate to graduate study in education. An approved proposal is required
for enrollment. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly ERF 298)
ERA 299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on at least 24 units of the master's program, including ERA 220 and completion
of an acceptable thesis proposal. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. See Kremen School of Education
and Human Development's graduate programs coordinator for school thesis
guidelines. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly ERF 299)
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Educational Research and Administration (ERA)
ERA 380T. Topics in Education (1-6; max total 12)
Studies in theory, procedures, and application in such areas as social forces,
professional activities, technology, and instructional innovations. (Formerly
ERF 380T)
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Education Administration (EAD)
EAD 259. Conflict Resolution in Organizations (1)
Highlights issues related to conflict resolution in organizations. Topics
include defining and diagnosing conflict, communication, power as a variable
of conflict, steps in resolving conflict, defining positions, interests
and needs, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
EAD 261. EAD 261. Introduction to Education Administration (3)
Initial course in Education Administration sequence. Development of knowledge
and skills central to managing educational organizations.
EAD 262. Educational Leadership (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261; concurrent enrollment in EAD 267 required for preliminary
administrative service credential candidates. Initial course in education
leadership. Development of knowledge and skills essential to organizational
leadership.
EAD 263. Seminar in Instructional Supervision (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261, 262. Seminar for clarification and application of
modern concepts and techniques of supervision; practice in leadership roles,
promoting productive human relationships, developing communication skills,
and evaluation of teaching; ways of helping teachers in their credential
fields.
EAD 264. Seminar in the Legal Aspects of Education (2)
Prerequisites: teaching experience; EAD 261. A case study approach in reviewing
important court decisions, both state and federal, that have directly affected
the public schools. Legal relationships in public education applied to federal,
state, and local levels.
EAD 265. Seminar in School-Community Relations (2)
Prerequisite: EAD 261. Seminar on interaction with community forces, news
media, political agencies, and minority groups in policy analysis and development;
databased decision-making and analysis.
EAD 266. Seminar in School Finance and Business Administration (2)
Prerequisite: EAD 261. Economic perspectives and practices of school finance
and business admin istration; local, state, and federal responsibility for
financial support of education. (2 seminar hours)
EAD 267. Fieldwork in Education Administration I (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261; taken concurrently with EAD 262 and adviser permission.
Supervised administrative practice in multiple sites and grade levels including
culturally diverse settings; observe and practice leadership and general
supervisory skills. Includes seminar discussions of field experiences and
required research. CR/NC grading only. (Minimum of 120 hours required
for 3 units of credit)
EAD 268. Fieldwork in Education Administration II (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261, 262, 267; taken concurrently with or after EAD 263
and adviser permission. Supervised administrative practice with specific
emphasis on classroom clinical supervision in multiple sites and grade levels,
including culturally diverse settings; observe and practice leadership skills
in instructional supervision. Includes seminar discussions of field experiences
and required research. CR/NC grading only. (Minimum of 120 hours required
for 3 units of credit)
EAD 269. Site-Based Leadership (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261, 262, 263, 267, 272. Includes essentials of site
leadership: school law, finance, community relations, personnel, and support
services. In-depth research into restructuring, teacher empowerment, and
student achievement in culturally diverse schools.
EAD 272. Seminar in Advanced Curriculum Evaluation and Development (3)
Prerequisites: EAD 261 and CI 285 or permission of instructor. Nature and
scope of curriculum development; administrative determiners of curriculum;
influence of governmental agencies and organizations, foundations, business
and industry, and power structures as curriculum determiners; international
influence on curriculum development and curriculum evaluation at various
levels of governmental operation.
EAD 273. Ethical and Professional Issues in Education Administration
(3)
Prerequisite: Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or permission
of instructor. Seminar on the ethical and professional issues of administrative
professionalism, examined in the context of the various roles the administrator
is expected to perform as a practitioner.
EAD 275. Seminar in Advanced Techniques
of Personnel Administration in Education (2)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Advanced
techniques of staff improvement in-service, staff participation in policy
making, improvement of communication channels and methods of communication,
economic and contractual relationships, and improvement of working conditions;
work and responsibility of nonteaching staff members.
EAD 278T. Topics in Advanced Education Administration (1-3; max total
8)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or permission of instructor. Seminar
covering special topics relating to education administration: new developments
in education administration, special populations, and current research.
EAD 279. Advanced Administration Fieldwork (1-8; max total 8)
Prerequisites: employment in a position requiring an Administrative Services
Credential and permission of instructor. Supervision of Professional Administrative
Services Credential candidates in their place of employment. The type of
assignment will depend on requirements of the university and will be individually
developed in cooperation with candidate's employer. Includes seminar discussions
of field experience and required research CR/NC grading only. (40 hours
required for 1 unit)
EAD 280T. Topics in Professional Development (1-3; max total 4)
Prerequisite: preliminary credential or adviser permission. Advanced-level
studies in theory, procedures, and application of education administration
principles. Includes such topics as: community advisory committees, marshalling
resources, interventions for school improvement, technology utilization,
and restructuring. CR/NC only.
EAD 281. Transformational Leadership (2)
Prerequisite: EAD 283 and permission of instructor. A course for experienced
practitioners in organizational development. Interventions for restructuring,
including site-based management, staff development, strategic planning,
and team building, as well as individual and community interventions aimed
at transforming schools and other organizations into world-class operations.
EAD 283. Professional Development Induction (2)
Prerequisites: preliminary administrative services credential, full-time
employment in an administrative position, and permission of instructor.
A professional development course is required for the professional administrative
services credential. First course among the advanced credential requirements.
RP or CR/NC only grading only.
EAD 284. Professional Development Assessment (2)
Prerequisites: completion of professional administrative services credential
coursework and permission of instructor. A professional development course
is required for the professional administrative services credential to verify
satisfactory completion of the induction plan and individualized course
of study to meet the advanced credential requirements. Final course among
the advanced credential requirements. CR/NC only.
EAD 287. Internship I (3)
Prerequisites: employment in a position requiring an administrative services
credential, concurrent enrollment in EAD 261, and permission of adviser.
Supervised administrative practice with emphasis on leadership, school management,
classroom supervision, and community relations, while employed in a full-time
position requiring an administrative services credential. Includes seminar
discussions of internship experiences, professional development plan, and
required research. CR/NC only.
EAD 288. Internship II (3)
Prerequisites: employment in a position requiring an administrative services
credential, completion of EAD 261, 262, 272, and CI 285, taken concurrently
with EAD 263 and 269, and permission of adviser. Supervised administrative
practice with emphasis on continuation of professional development plan,
leadership, school management, classroom supervision, and community relations.
Student must be employed in a full-time position requiring an administrative
credential. Includes seminar discussions of internship experiences and required
research. CR/NC only.
EAD 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
EAD 298. Project (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including ERA 220. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. A project consists of a significant undertaking
appropriate to graduate study in education. An approved proposal is required
for enrollment. Approved for RP grading.
EAD 299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including, ERA 220 and completion of
an acceptable thesis proposal. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. See School of Education and Human
Development's graduate programs coordinator for school thesis guidelines.
Approved for RP grading.
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Education Administration (EAD)
EAD 380T. Topics in Educational Administration (1-6; max total 12)
Studies in theory, procedures, and application in such areas as social forces,
professional activities, technology, and instructional innovations.
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