Certificate Programs
The following certificates are being offered during Spring 2012:
Certificate Award for the Board Certified Behavior Anaylst (BCBA)®
Community College Faculty Preparation
Legal Interpreting Certificate Award Program
Certificate of Advanced Study for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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 Criss.
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, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Place: Science 2 Bldg., Room 314
- Class No. 35701
- 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. 19 – May 16, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Place: Science 2 Bldg., Room 314
- Class No. 35700
- Units: Three
- Course: PSYCH 270T
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $900
- Instructor: Criss Wilhite, M.A., BCBA
Certificate in Community College Faculty Preparation – Online
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 www.csufresno.edu/cge/registration. For more information, email ccfp@csufresno.edu or call 559.278.0333.
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
- Place: Online
- Class No. 35664
- Units: Two
- Course: GSCC 223
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $490
- Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
- Please 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
- Place: Online
- Class No. 35665
- Units: Three
- Course: GSCC 224
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $735
- Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
- Please register early as class fills quickly.
- Registration deadline: March 12.
Sponsored Experience at the
Community College – Arranged
GSCC 225 is for those who have completed two or more of the Community College Faculty Preparation courses. If you have questions, please email sbruegman@csufresno.edu or call Continuing and Global Education at 559.278.0333.
- Dates: Arranged
- Class No. 36801 (Spring 2012)
- Units: Three
- Course: GSCC 225
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
- Fee: $735
- Instructor: Shirley Bruegman, Ed.D.
- Registration deadline: January 21.
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 and 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, translating 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 interpreting
• certified interpreters who need an update of their 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.
Certification of Completion:
You must 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 101
Prerequisite: Passing entrance exam
This class will cover the fundamentals of court interpreting, process and procedures of criminal law, legal terminology, ethical principles and standards and the different modes of interpreting (simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation.)
This course will be offered entirely online through Blackboard. Firefox is the recommended browser. For more information on supported browsers and operation systems for Blackboard, visit the following link:
http://kb.blackboard.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=62522336
- Dates: Feb. 1 – May 9
- Place: online
- Class No. 36688 (web-based)
- Units: Non-credit
- Fee: $400
- Instructor: Ana Gutierrez
- Preregistration recommended by January 21.
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:
- Admission to the university. The
university application form can be obtained online at www.csumentor.edu.
- 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, Fran Saponaro, at fsaponar@csufresno.edu, or call the Department of Nursing at 559.278.2041.