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Certificate in Community College Faculty Preparation
Certificate Award in Interpreting (Spanish-English/English-Spanish)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program (PMHNP)
Certificate in Community College Faculty Preparation
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: May 30 – July 25
Place: Online
Class No. 50262
Units: Three
Course: GSCC 224
Grading Option: Letter Grade
Fee: $585
Instructor: Dianne Sharples, Ed.D.
Registration deadline: May 18.
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 GSCC 225 in
for Summer, 2009, please email
Dr. Shirley Bruegman at sbruegman@csufresno.edu before enrolling.
Dates: Arranged
Class No. (must contact instructor)
Units: Three
Course: GSCC 225
Grading Option: Letter Grade
Fee: $585
Instructor: Shirley Bruegman, Ed.D.
Registration deadline: May 25.
To register for either GSCC 224 or GSCC 225, download the Summer registration form here (pdf).
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.
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.
Please read these Frequently Asked Questions about the program.
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
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program (PMHNP)
A Certificate of Advanced Study for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) is being offered by the Department of Nursing at California State University Fresno, in cooperation with the Division of Continuing and Global Education. This formally constructed program meets the requirements for national certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center as an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This program will enhance professional competence, provide access to specialized knowledge, and address the shortage of mental health providers.
To enhance access and provide flexibility, the program is largely distance delivered via videoconferencing, videostreaming, web conferencing, and asynchronous computer based applications.
The Certificate of Advanced Study for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners is a one-year post-master’s program designed to prepare primary care nurse practitioners to provide a full range of psychiatric services to patients throughout the life cycle. Students will be prepared to manage both psychiatric disorders and mental health problems. The program consists of four theory courses and includes 515 hours of precepted clinical experience for a total of 18 units. Course fee is $400 per unit.
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 and Drug Enforcement Administration authorization for Schedule II medications.
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 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. Contact the Department of Nursing 559-278-2041 about possible federal traineeships.
For more information about the PMHNP program, contact the program coordinator, Debbie Steele, Ph.D., at dsteele@csufresno.edu or visit www.csufresno.edu/nursing