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Certificate Programs
The following Certificate Programs are being offered during Fall 2009:
Certificate Award for the Board Certified Behavior Anaylst (BCBA)®
Certificate in Community College Faculty Preparation – Online
Certificate Award in Grant Writing and Management
Certificate Award in Interpreting (Spanish-English/English-Spanish)
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 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs®). 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 people in Master’s programs who desire to supplement their current coursework with applied behavior analysis (ABA) and to individuals desiring to supplement their knowledge of behavior analysis. 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.
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 also 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. 24 – Oct. 19, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Place: Science 2 Bldg., Room 318
- Class No. 77090
- Units: Four
- Course: PSYCH 270T
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $1,200
- Instructor: Jason Marshall, M.A., 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. 21 – Dec. 16, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Place: Science 2 Bldg., Room 318
- Class No. 77091
- Units: Four
- Course: PSYCH 270T
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $1,200
- Instructor: Marianne Jackson, Ph.D., BCBA
SPRING 2010 Courses
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. 25 – Mar. 15, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Place: TBD
- Class No. 30001
- Units: Four
- 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. 17 – May 19, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Place: TBD
- Class No. 30002
- Units: Three
- Course: PSYCH 270T
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $900
- Instructor: Criss Wilhite, M.A., BCBA
To download a pdf version of the brochure, click here.
Certificate in Community College Faculty Preparation – Online
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: Sept. 1 – Oct. 10
- Place: Online
- Class No. 77152
- Units: Two
- Course: GSCC 220
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $390
- Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
- Registration deadline: August 17.
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. 17 – Dec. 5
- Place: Online
- Class No. 77153
- Units: Two
- Course: GSCC 221
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $390
- Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
- Registration deadline: October 5.
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, 2009, please email Dr. Shirley Bruegman at sbruegman@csufresno.edu.
- Dates: Arranged
- Class No. 77154 (must contact instructor for permission number to enroll)
- Units: Three
- Course: GSCC 225
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $585
- Instructor: Shirley Bruegman, Ed.D.
- Registration deadline: August 17.
SPRING 2010 Courses
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 techniques specific to the community college. Participants will apply theory to the practice of effective lecture, discussion and collaborative lessons.
- Dates: Jan. 23 – Mar. 13, 2010
- Place: Online
- Class No. 30003
- Units: Two
- Course: GSCC 223
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $390
- Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
- Registration deadline: January 11.
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. 20 – May 15, 2010
- Place: Online
- Class No. 30004
- Units: Three
- Course: GSCC 224
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $585
- Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
- Registration deadline: March 8.
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
Spring, 2010, please email Dr. Shirley Bruegman at sbruegman@csufresno.edu.
- Dates: Arranged
- Class No. 30005 (must contact instructor for permission number to enroll)
- Units: Three
- Course: GSCC 225
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $585
- Instructor: Shirley Bruegman, Ed.D.
- Registration deadline: January 15.
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, Aug. 29, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Place: Education Bldg., Room 140
- Class No. 77329
- Units: Non-credit
- Fee: $190
- Instructor: Daniel J. Griffin, Ed.D.
- Preregistration recommended by August 19.
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, Sept. 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Place: Education Bldg., Room 140
- Class No. 77330
- Units: Non-credit
- Fee: $190
- Instructor: Daniel J. Griffin, Ed.D.
- Preregistration recommended by September 2.
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, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Place: Education Bldg., Room 140
- Class No. 77331
- Units: Non-credit
- Fee: $190
- Instructor: Daniel J. Griffin, Ed.D.
- Preregistration recommended by September 9.
To download a pdf version of the brochure, click here.
Certificate Award in Interpreting (Spanish-English/English-Spanish)
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 service, 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.
Courses for this Certificate Program will be offered in Spring, 2010. You MUST take the Entrance Exam in Spanish and English (description below) during Fall, 2009, in order to enroll in the program for Spring, 2010.
Who Should Attend
- non-certified legal/court interpreters
- individuals interested in starting a career in interpretation
- certified interpreters who need to update interpreting knowledge and skills
- lawyers, law enforcement and judicial system personnel 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.
For admission procedures, please visit www.csufresno.edu/cge/interpreting
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.
Three exam dates—choose one:
- Date: Tuesday, October 27
Class No. 77418
OR
- Date: Monday, November 23
Class No. 77419
OR
- Date: Thursday, December 10
Class No. 77420
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Place: Education Bldg., Room 140
Fee: $15
How to Complete the Program
You must attend and complete the Beginning and Intermediate Interpreting courses to earn a certificate of completion. Both courses will be offered in Spring 2010.
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of the entire program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion. This certificate does NOT authorize you to use the designation “Certified Court Interpreter.” Only the State can grant you that designation upon passing the state court interpreter’s examination.
SPRING 2010 Courses
Beginning Interpreting
This course will offer an in-depth look at the interpreting field. We will focus on the specialized terminology necessary in the three major areas of interpreting: Medical, Administrative Hearing, and Court Interpreting. This program is geared toward a better understanding of the role of the interpreter in the different fields. It will include hands-on exercises to enable students to practice the three different skills of interpreting: simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation.
- Dates: To be announced
- Instructors: TBA
Intermediate Interpreting
This course will offer students who have passed the Beginning Interpreting course further instruction to enable them to be better prepared in the three skills of interpreting: simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation. The training will focus on expanding the knowledge of terminology in the three major areas of interpreting: Medical, Administrative Hearing, and Court Interpreting. The exercises will consist of simultaneous and consecutive audiotapes in a language lab, sight translation of legal and non-legal documents, and mock hearings and trials. Additionally this class will have guest speakers from the legal community and give presentations on the different fields.
This course is designed for students who have taken the Beginning Interpreting class and are seeking further training to prepare for the State Certification Exam (written and oral).
Please note: Participants must purchase a USB headset with microphone. The headsets will be used in the language laboratory portion of the course.
- Dates: To be announced
- Instructors: TBA
Certificate Award in Supervisory Skills Training:
Increasing Individual Effectiveness and Impacting Organizational Results
This dynamic learning series, presented by experts from the Craig School of Business faculty, will strengthen your supervisory skills for your own professional development while improving results for your company or organization.
In today’s complex business environment, the role of the supervisor is increasingly important in ensuring results, managing resources, balancing budget issues, and inspiring and coaching others. The knowledge, skills, and competencies of supervisors directly impact the performance of a unit, line, division
and/or organization.
This six-part series is tailor-made to meet the needs of today’s business environment. Sessions are designed to increase the effectiveness of front-line supervisors and managers—those new to the role, those needing a “refresher” in the core skills, those recently promoted from a technical role to a supervisory role, and others in the organization interested in acquiring and/or refining their supervision skills.
Enrollment is for the entire series; registration for individual class sessions is not available.
To download a pdf version of the brochure, click here.
Classes will meet on six consecutive Fridays from 8 – 11 a.m. The course fee of $595 includes a continental breakfast each day and all course materials. A Certificate in Supervisory Skills will be awarded to each participant who completes all six courses in the program.
- Dates: 6 Fridays, Sept. 18 – Oct. 30,
8 – 11 a.m.
(no class 10/16)
- Place: University Business Center, Room 194 (Free parking is provided in the UBC parking lot which is located between parking lots A and J)
- Class No. 77347
- Units: Non-credit
- Fee: $595 (for all six courses); $60 additional fee for one optional academic unit
- Preregistration recommended by September 8.
The Role of Supervisor
This course provides a clear definition of the role of a supervisor, including recognition of the shift in emphasis from doing to directing. A perceptual framework is presented to guide actions, evaluate performance, and orient study.
- Date: Sept. 18, 8 – 11 a.m.
- Instructor: Laurie Taylor-Hamm, M.B.A.
Delegation and Team Building
Motivate and gain the commitment of associates through sharing authority. Participants will learn what, when, and to whom to delegate. This course will address the factors that distinguish successful teams from unsuccessful ones and outline strategies to transform a group of individuals into a dedicated and cohesive team.
- Date: Sept. 25, 8 – 11 a.m.
- Instructor: Debbie Young, M.B.A.
Fairness in Management
How can you manage employees fairly and consistently? You will learn about the importance of fairness, the different ways that employees evaluate fairness, and the main managerial approaches for creating and maintaining fairness in the workplace.
- Date: Oct. 2, 8 – 11 a.m.
- Instructor: Julie Olson-Buchanan, M.A., Ph.D.
Communication Skills and Conflict Resolution
This course will focus on the “anatomy” of communication. What are the elements included in the process of communication—is it two-way, and is it more than words? What are common communication barriers: language, perception, emotion, organization structure? Participants will learn how to respond quickly and effectively to conflicts as they occur, how to turn conflict into constructive forces for improving organizational performance, how to recognize structural and interpersonal conflicts, and how to achieve win-win resolutions.
- Date: Oct. 9, 8 – 11 a.m.
- Instructor: Jim Schmidtke, Ph.D.
Employee Selection and Employment Law
Recruitment, interviewing, promotion and termination decisions are complex under employment law in California. Supervisors/managers must be well informed to avoid costly mistakes and to ensure sound employment practices. This session deals with the up-to-date issues supervisors must know. Cases and other participatory methods are used to teach and practice employment law concepts.
- Date: Oct. 23, 8 – 11 a.m.
- Instructor: Ida Jones, J.D.
Time Management
Realize one extra week every year by saving 15 minutes a day! Learn techniques and skills that can efficiently manage those activities that consume your time. Emphasis is placed on the supervisory functions of planning, organizing, and staffing and such techniques as proper telephone utilization, handling paperwork, and avoiding procrastination and interruptions.??
- Date: Oct. 30, 8 – 11 a.m.
- Instructor: Debbie Young, M.B.A.