Certificate Programs
The following Certificate Programs are being offered during Fall 2011:
Certificate Award for the Board Certified Behavior Anaylst (BCBA)®
Certificate in Community College Faculty Preparation – Online
Certificate Award in Grant Writing and Management
Certificate of Advanced Study for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Legal Interpreting Certificate Award Program
Certificate Award for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)®
There is a growing demand among professionals working in the human services arena, especially among those working with developmentally disabled children and adults, to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
This four-course sequence provides the academic requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for the BCBA. It is designed for professionals with baccalaureate or graduate degrees who work in school, hospital, home and community-care home settings. It is also open to individuals currently in a master’s program, who desire to supplement their current coursework with applied behavior analysis (ABA). All courses are taught in the evenings by BCBAs. In addition to course work, instructors will provide specific information on the certification process, experience requirements, and international testing.
This is a cohort program which begins every fall semester. Please contact the program coordinator, Criss Wilhite, BCBA, at 559.278.6937 or email crissw@csufresno.edu for more information.
NEW for Fall 2011
Starting in the Fall of 2011, students must have had the undergraduate ABA course at Fresno State and passed with a B or better. Alternatively, students may take a comprehensive exam of the undergraduate-level ABA material and pass at the 80% level. The exam will be based on the undergraduate ABA text by Ray Miltenberger, Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures. The test will be administered in July through the Division of Continuing and Global Education and will cost $50. If you have taken ABA at another university, submit your transcript and the course syllabus to Criss Wilhite for a decision on the course’s appropriateness. If we have a large enough sign-up, we will offer a non-credit course, at a cost of $200, in early August that will fulfill this requirement. See the IABA timeline at http://bit.ly/IABA_Summer11 for registration dates, test dates and class dates.
Interdisciplinary Applied Behavior
Analysis
This course is designed to help students understand the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of behavior analysis and to demonstrate how behavioral learning theory is applied in real world settings. The class will acquaint students with different strategies that may be used to assess and change behavior, as well as the variety of settings in which behavioral principles and techniques may be applied to improve the lives of individuals.
- Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays • Aug. 22 – Oct. 17, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Place: Science 2 Building, Room 314
- Class No. 76358
- Units: Four
- Course: PSYCH 270T
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $1,200
- Instructor: Marianne Jackson, Ph.D., BCBA
Interdisciplinary Functional
Assessment and Intervention
This course is designed to teach students about different strategies of behavioral assessment and intervention, in addition to presenting the relevant considerations involved in strategy choice and use. Students should finish the course with an advanced repertoire of behavior analytic assessment and intervention skills applicable to a variety of populations and settings.
- Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays •
Oct. 19 – Dec. 14, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Place: Science 2 Building, Room 314
- Class No. 76359
- Units: Four
- Course: PSYCH 270T
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $1,200
- Instructor: Hayley Heitzig, M.A., BCBA
Coming in Spring 2012
Interdisciplinary Research Methods in
Behavior Analysis
This course is designed to teach students about the range of measurement strategies and single-subject research designs that can be used in behavior analytic research. Students will learn the functional components of observation and design, as well as the importance of understanding the conceptual underpinnings of behavior analytic research.
- Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays • Jan. 18 – Mar. 14, 2012, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Course: PSYCH 240T
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $1,200
- Instructor: Jason Marshall, M.A., BCBA
Interdisciplinary ABA Ethics and
Systems Support
This course is designed to introduce you to the ethics of applied behavior analysis. You will apply principles of behavior analysis to train direct care workers (parents, teachers, aides, community care home workers, etc.) in community, school and home settings. You will be able to gain experience supervising and training this population at your work site.
The course presents a useful body of knowledge and skills for anyone who will pursue a career working with others in the health, mental health, education or business fields. We will review behavior analytic principles from both basic and applied perspectives and the methods of research and technologies used in the field. Training staff, specific techniques of behavior change that can be used systemwide, and the ethical and legal standards under which behavior analysts work will be the main focus.
- Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays •
Mar. 19 – May 16, 2012, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Course: PSYCH 270T
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $900
- Instructor: Criss Wilhite, M.A., BCBA
Community College Faculty Preparation – Online – Certificate of Completion
This program, designed for current and aspiring community college faculty, provides the opportunity to:
- learn the unique set of skills and knowledge required for teaching in the community college
- examine various instructional techniques specific to community college
- enhance your pedagogical knowledge and skills
- earn postgraduate credit to apply
toward a degree and/or salary
advancement
Register online at http://www.csufresno.edu/cge/registration/.
For more information, email sbruegman@csufresno.edu.
The Community College as an
Institution – Online
Making a difference in the lives of students is a responsibility shared by all those who work at a community college and by each student who attends. The talents and energy of the community college faculty are magnified when they appreciate and identify with the community college’s rich context. This course will analyze the community college as an institution: its history, philosophy, role, culture and student population. Emphasis will be on faculty responsibilities in the area of curriculum content and institutional governance, including student support services and issues of retention and matriculation methods.
- Dates: Aug. 27– Oct. 15
- Place: Online
- Class No. 76219
- Units: Two
- Course: GSCC 220
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $490
- Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
- Register early as class fills quickly.
- Registration deadline: August 15.
The Community College Student – Online
The American community college student population has become more socially, culturally and ethnically diverse. Students are also more diverse in terms of the skills and experiences they bring to the classroom. This course explores the cultural, sociological, economic and political factors that affect learning and success in the community college classroom. Participants will develop knowledge, understanding and skills consistent with multicultural education and pluralistic philosophy. Participants will learn to recognize the factors that affect student success and implement strategies to enhance cross-cultural understanding within classrooms.
- Dates: Oct. 29 – Dec. 17
- Place: Online
- Class No. 76207
- Units: Two
- Course: GSCC 221
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $490
- Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
- Register early as class fills quickly.
- Registration deadline: October 17.
Sponsored Experience at the
Community College – Arranged
If you have completed two or more of
the classes in the Certificate Program, and would like to enroll in GSCC 225 in
Fall, 2011, please email Dr. Shirley Bruegman at sbruegman@csufresno.edu.
- Dates: Arranged
- Class No. 76455 (must contact instructor for permission number to enroll)
- Units: Three
- Course: GSCC 225
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $735
- Instructor: Shirley Bruegman, Ed.D.
- Registration deadline: September 30.
Coming in Spring 2012
Theory and Practice: Effective
Teaching and Classroom
Communication Strategies – Online
Community college students possess a variety of learning styles that affect their ability to succeed in traditional academic settings. Teaching in a community college requires a unique set of skills and knowledge applicable to that setting. This course will examine various instructional and communication techniques specific to the community college. Participants will apply theory to the practice of effective lecture, discussion and collaborative lessons.
- Dates: Jan. 21 – Mar. 10, 2012
- Place: Online
- Class No. 35664
- Units: Two
- Course: GSCC 223
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $490
- Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
- Register early as class fills quickly.
- Registration deadline: January 9.
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at the Community College – Online
Principles of curriculum are important factors which influence the different approaches by which curriculum can be developed and instructional methods will be delivered. This course introduces students to fundamental theories of curriculum, curriculum development and approval processes as well as transfer course curriculum and program review. In addition, participants will learn to use and adapt assessment instruments to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Dates: Mar. 24 – May 19, 2012
- Place: Online
- Class No. 35665
- Units: Three
- Course: GSCC 224
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $735
- Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
- Register early as class fills quickly.
- Registration deadline: March 12.
Certificate Award in Grant Writing and Management
This intensive and practical program is designed for advanced students and professionals who seek to increase their effectiveness in the dynamic and rewarding field of grant proposal writing and management. This program offers three workshops leading to a certificate: Basic Grant Proposal Writing, Advanced Grant Proposal Writing, and Detailed Writing and Review of Grant Proposals.
Participants interested in earning a certificate must attend all three courses to earn a certificate of completion. After completing the series, you may arrange a consultation with the instructor for the purpose of evaluating your grant proposal.
Workshop I: Basic Grant Proposal
Writing
This is an introductory course for those who have little or no experience in grant proposal writing. Workshop participants will systematically review various components of a grant proposal. They will also rewrite various grant components to put into practice various styles and formats presented in the class. Students will learn how long it takes to write a grant, how to outline a grant proposal, and when to start writing the proposal. Specific grant components to be covered include: abstract, needs assessment, goals, objectives and activities. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring laptops to facilitate rewriting and editing components of grants.
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Place: Education Bldg., Room 140
- Class No. 76431
- Units: Non-credit
- Fee: $190
- Instructor: Daniel J. Griffin, Ed.D.
- Preregistration recommended by September 7.
Workshop II: Advanced Grant Proposal Writing
Prerequisite: Workshop I
This is an introductory course that directly builds upon Workshop I. Workshop participants will systematically review the remaining components of a grant proposal. They will also spend extra time rewriting various grant components to gain additional experience in writing and editing. Topics include peer review, proposal scoring and contacting the funding agency. Specific grant components include grant program operation, key personnel, evaluation and budget. If time permits, we will discuss methods used to search for funding sources. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring laptops to facilitate rewriting and editing components of grants.
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Place: Education Bldg., Room 140
- Class No. 76432
- Units: Non-credit
- Fee: $190
- Instructor: Daniel J. Griffin, Ed.D.
- Preregistration recommended by September 21.
Workshop III: Detailed Writing and Review of Grant Proposals
Prerequisites: Workshops I and II
This is a course that directly builds upon Workshops I and II. Participants will systematically edit and rewrite grant proposals. They will spend time improving their organizing, writing and editing skills. Topics include identifying and prioritizing potential funding sources, researching the web for data to
improve and strengthen the needs section, and how to tie the budget to proposal objectives and activities. Participants are encouraged to bring grant proposals they are working on or have recently completed (not mandatory) to facilitate web searches and rewriting and editing components of a grant proposal.
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Place: Education Bldg., Room 140
- Class No. 76433
- Units: Non-credit
- Fee: $190
- Instructor: Daniel J. Griffin, Ed.D.
- Preregistration recommended by October 5.
Certificate of Advanced Study for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Are you a nurse practitioner finding yourself perplexed at times when taking care of individuals with mental health issues? If so, we have a postgraduate program designed especially for you. This unique program meets the requirements for national certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center as an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The program is designed to assist in your professional competence, providing access to specialized mental health knowledge.
To enhance access and provide flexibility, the program is offered online via videoconferencing, videostreaming, and asynchronous computer-based applications. Only four on-site visits are required over the course of this one-year program.
The Certificate of Advanced Study for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) is offered by the Department of Nursing at California State University Fresno, in cooperation with the Division of Continuing and Global Education. This one-year post-master’s program is designed to prepare primary care nurse practitioners to provide a full range of psychiatric services to patients throughout the life cycle. Students are prepared to manage adult and childhood mental health disorders. The program consists of four theory courses and includes 515 hours of precepted clinical experience for a total of 18 units.
Classes begin in the fall of each year.
A candidate for admission must be a nurse practitioner, i.e. Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. The candidate must have a current valid California Nurse Practitioner license and furnishing number.
Admission to the program is a two-step process:
1) Admission to the university. The
university application form can be obtained online at www.csumentor.edu.
2) Admission to the program. Program applications are reviewed by a
nursing faculty committee.
Applications are due by June 1 of
each year.
Stipends are available to eligible students who commit to work in California’s public mental health system upon completion of the program.
For more information about the PMHNP program, contact the program coordinator, Debbie Steele, Ph.D., at dsteele@csufresno.edu, or call the Department of Nursing at 559.278.2041.
Legal Interpreting Certificate Award Program
The demand for competent and professional interpreters is growing. Part-time or full-time employment opportunities may be available in judicial courts, civil proceedings, state and federal agencies, law offices, education, healthcare, diplomatic services, or you may choose to work as an independent contractor.
In the State of California, interpreters must pass an examination to become certified to work in criminal cases and in some administrative agencies at the county, state and federal levels. While employment may be available for non-certified interpreters, the best way to increase your job opportunities is to obtain academic training and certification by passing the California Certification Examination.
Starting with Legal Interpreting 101 followed by Legal Interpreting 102; Fresno State’s Interpreter program will help you become a Professional Certified interpreter. Interpreters will be able to accurately and professionally bridge the communication that facilitates the linking of languages and ideas from one culture to another. Upon becoming a Certified Interpreter, doors will open in the judicial courts, depositions, hospitals, civil proceedings, government law enforcement agencies, conferences, United Nations, translation legal documents, entertainment scripts (such as films, and books) and many more venues.
Who Should Attend:
• non-certified legal/court interpreters
• individuals interested in starting a career in interpretation
• certified interpreters who need an update of their interpreting knowledge and skills
• lawyers, law enforcement and judicial system personal desiring to work more effectively with interpreters.
• anyone interested in the interpreting field.
Admission Requirements:
You may be admitted to the full program if you 1) have completed at least a high school education or its equivalent, 2) possess a high level of Spanish and English skills, both oral and written, 3) are highly motivated, 4) have the ability to speak in public, 5) possess people skills, and
6) have passed the Entrance Exam in Spanish and English administered by the Division of Continuing and Global Education at California State University, Fresno.
Certification of Completion:
You must attend and complete the two courses (Legal Interpreting 101 and 102) to earn a certificate of completion. The certificate does NOT authorize you to use the designation “Certified Court Interpreter.” Only the State can grant you the designation upon passing the state court interpreter’s examination.
Legal Interpreting 102
Prerequisite: Legal Interpreting 101 course and passing entrance exam
This class will provide an overview on California criminal procedures and legal terminology. This course will give you the building blocks, foundation, structure, knowledge, skills and technique you need to become certified.
This class will have a language laboratory component.
- Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays • Sept. 8 –
Dec. 8, 6 – 8 p.m. (no class on 11/24)
- Place: Education Bldg., Room 140
- Class No. 76437 (web-enhanced)
- Units: Non-credit
- Fee: $440
- Instructor: Ana Gutierrez
- Preregistration recommended by August 29.
Entrance Exam in Spanish and English
The focus of our program is to teach skills and techniques to those individuals with strong bilingual skills in both Spanish and English. To ensure that participants meet the language requirements, a written entrance exam will be given.
Students successfully completing the exam with a passing score of 70% or higher will gain entrance into the program. The exam consists of 100 questions in both Spanish and English. Advance registration is required. No on-site registration is allowed.
Three exam dates—choose one:
Date: Tuesday, August 16
Class No. 76439
OR
Date: Monday, September 19
Class No. 76440
OR
Date: Wednesday, October 19
Class No. 76441
OR
Date: Wednesday, November 30
Class No. 76441
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Place: Education Bldg., Room 140
Fee: $15
Legal Interpreting 101 will be offered in Spring 2012. Students must complete Legal Interpreting 101 before enrolling in Legal Interpreting 102.