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HD 600 - Advanced Studies in Working with Children in a Diverse World
3 credits
Students will evaluate developmental needs of children and the different assumptions which underlie developmental and constructivist approaches to working with children. Students will investigate and critique the uses of interpersonal power in settings where adults and children encounter each other, observe children in a variety of contexts, and create effective facilitative strategies for teaching, parenting, and social and educational change. Emphasis will be on valuing diversity and respecting the individual; active experiential learning; synthesis of theory and practice; and the impact of social contexts on oneself and others.
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HD 601 - Ecology of Working Children
3 credits
This class offers an in-depth evaluation of educational and therapeutic practices using ecological and historical perspectives. Students will evaluate the dynamic interaction between practice, reflection and theory, and include close attention to the impact of diversity and cross-cultural issues on our work with children. Through critical thinking, data analysis and review of the literature, students will be expected to develop their own theoretical and methodological framework for working with children and adults in a diverse world.
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HD 602 - Advanced Studies in Working with Families in a Diverse World
3 credits
Students will assess the psychosocial developmental stages/tasks of families, the critical importance of culture/ethnic traditions, values and beliefs and how these all affect our work as advocates. Within this context, students will create strategies to be more successful individual, interpersonal and institutional change agents. Students will engage in active, experiential learning, synthesize theory and practice, and evaluate the impact of social, ethnic, gender and class contexts on themselves and their work with children and families.
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HD 605 - Advanced Studies in Developmental Education
3 credits
Students will evaluate traditions that underlie a developmental, experiential, open structured approach to education; critique their own values and the values reflected in school programs and practices; critique the role of education as a tool of oppression and liberation for different groups in society; and create personal and political strategies for educational change. Issues and trends in early childhood education are evaluated from a developmental, cross-cultural perspective. Implications for older children and adult learners will also be assessed.
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HD 606 - Advanced Studies in Emergent Curriculum: Reflecting Learner Lives
3 credits
In this class, students will evaluate sources of emergent curriculum, focusing upon the community that teachers and learners implement together. Utilizing the emergent curriculum process—observation, analysis, collaboration, research and documentation—students will create facilitative learning communities in early childhood and school age classrooms. Implication for learners of all ages will be addressed.
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HD 611 - Advanced Studies in Working with Adults
3 credits
Students will formulate a rationale and methodology for working with adults in educational, professional and other settings. Topics covered will include adult development, supervising adults, staff evaluation, leadership style, effective communication, and problem solving. Emphasis is on valuing diversity and respecting individuals; active, experiential learning; the interaction between theory and practice; and the impact of social contexts on oneself and others. Students will use observation to assess the challenges inherent in working with adults. They will design strategies to facilitate adult empowerment and advocate responsibly in diverse settings.
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HD 616 - Advanced Studies in Leadership in Education
3 credits
This class is a seminar for professionals in leadership situations who work in early childhood education and other human service professions. Students will evaluate educational issues in contemporary society. Topics include: working effectively with diverse colleagues and families; program development and administration; strategies for facilitating empowerment, responsibility and advocacy; adult supervision; and professional growth and survival. Students will be expected to critically evaluate their own practice and values, to observe and assess other adults working with children and their families or with other adults, and to synthesize values with practice.
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HD 621 - Evaluating Environments and Planning for Change
3 units
The goal of this class is to teach people who are responsible for children and children’s programs to analyze environmental dimensions and to examine the range of environmental variables that govern the behavior of children and staff. There will be opportunities to observe at Pacific Oaks and in other settings and to problem solve by altering the environment. By arrangement, this class may give credit for Administration/ Supervision of Child Care Programs.
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HD 622 - Advanced Studies in Authentic Infant-Competent Child
3 credits
This class will evaluate diverse approaches to infant-rearing with special emphasis on the Pikler methods. Topics will include: sensory-motor development, human relationships and problem solving; infants’, parents’ and carers’ needs; infant learning processes; and effects of environments ranging from neglectful to over-stimulating. Students will use observations, evaluations and discussion to create optimal environments for infants.
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HD 625 - Advanced Studies in Intervention Models in Early Childhood Education
3 credits
Students will evaluate key theories, philosophies, regulations and programs that have been developed to respond to the needs of: (a) children who are developing atypically; and (b) children deemed at risk from family dysfunction, abuse and neglect, prenatal drug exposure and community violence. Students will observe and assess early childhood special education, therapeutic and social services to create resources that offer support for early childhood programs and families.
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HD 626 - Advanced Studies in Working with Children who Challenge Teachers’ Skills
3 credits
This class will help teachers stretch their skills, construct a better understanding of children who challenge them, and also identify those children whose behavior extends beyond their expertise and may require different or specialized help. Students will use and critique observational and assessment strategies while creating an intervention plan for the support of an individual child. Atypical development, family instability, difference in cultural expectations, and the limitations of the student’s own experiences will all be evaluated as possible influences on the teacher’s difficulties with a particular child.
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HD 630 - Advanced Studies in Language and Literacy Development
3 credits
Students will evaluate the development of symbolic behaviors and the role of adults in supporting children’s play, language and literacy. Students will evaluate culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment design for diverse literacy learners. Students will assess the concept of play as the basis of learning, language, and literacy development in childhood, topics include language development, dramatic play, using tools and materials to represent their experiences, and reading readiness. Observation of children required.
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HD 632 - Advanced Studies in Children’s Literature
3 credits
Students will evaluate multiple genres of children’s literature from multicultural and international contexts. Texts critiqued include picture books, traditional folk and fairy tales, novels, poetry, and informational books. This course will assess anti-bias issues in children’s literature. Students will evaluate when and how to use reading materials and language to meet specific needs, and how to design an environment that encourages positive relationships between children and literacy.
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HD 635 - Administration of Child Care Facilities
3 units
This class will identify approaches and techniques for working with parents, issues concerning programming, supervision of staff, and providing on-going growth and training of staff. We will discuss the skills and techniques necessary to administer a variety of early childhood education programs, including preschool and day care. Such issues as budgeting, record keeping, authority, communication and creativity will be discussed.
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HD 640 - Advanced Studies in Methods of Family/School Collaboration
3 credits
Students will evaluate and critique avenues for family collaboration with preschool and elementary programs, both direct class room participation and program support activities. Cultural and socioeconomic factors, the realities of working and single-parent families, and variations among program types are assessed and synthesized in the construction of new models of family educator collaboration. This class meets the 3-unit Home, School and Community requirement for state licensing for Early Childhood Education/School Director.
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HD 641 - Advanced Studies in Team Building for Early Childhood Educators and Parents
3 credits
Designed for administrators, teachers, staff, and parents to create effective teams which values working together with mutual respect. Students will evaluate and create strategies for: 1. including parents as members of the team working for the growth and support of the children; 2. developing clear communication, written and oral, formal and informal and 3. exploring experiences of power and powerlessness among people with diverse roles, perceptions, and histories. This is an equivalent class for HD 640 - Advanced Studies in Methods of Family/School Collaboration , with permission of advisor.
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HD 645 - Advanced Studies in Writing Our Stories: Reflections on Literacy Development
3 credits
Students in this class will develop the capacity to assess and critique reflective practice through writing and sharing their own stories about their experiences. Students will create strategies to effectively facilitate young children’s beginning writing by modeling literacy behaviors, writing where children can see, scribing children’s words, and representing children’s play in writing. Students will evaluate the different ways that people express their own culture through writing.
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HD 646 - Advanced Studies in Women in Administration
3 credits
This class is designed to help women pursue a career in administration, and to evaluate the political and social forces that affect decision making, critique the importance of style and image, construct networking techniques, formulate effective communication skills and analyze issues around sexual harassment. Students will design class projects, conduct interviews, evaluate and compare research findings, and participate in mini-seminars, as well as critique the contributions of various class guest speakers. By arrangement, this class may give credit for Administration/Supervision of Child Care Programs.
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HD 650 - Advanced Studies in Reflective Teaching
1 - 3 credits
This class requires that students have a job or internship/apprenticeship which involves them in ongoing work with children. Students will be involved in critique and assessment of their praxis. Credit is based on 45 hours per unit of fieldwork, reflective journal keeping and online seminar participation.
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HD 656 - Administration/Supervision: Fieldwork/Observation
1 credit
Fieldwork requires that students have a job or internship/apprenticeship which enables them to take responsibility in administration and/or supervision. Credit is based on 45 hours per unit of fieldwork, journal keeping and seminar participation. Observation focuses on one or more persons, whose work, the culture in which it takes place, and whose style of dealing with their work is of interest to the student. Students function as observers, rather than as participants, in daily processes. Permission of the individual(s) being observed is required. Credit is based on 45 hours per unit of observation, reading, and seminar participation. Available to B.A. student upon discretion of advisor.
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HD 657 - College Teaching/Teaching Adults: Fieldwork/Observation
1 - 3 credits
Fieldwork requires that students be either employed as the teacher of a college class, or be involved in another suitable adult teaching arrangement which enables them to take a responsible role co-teaching or working with other adults in that teaching arrangement. Credit is based on 45 hours per unit of fieldwork, journal keeping and seminar participation.
Observation in one or a variety of college classes, with special attention to instructional process and strategies. Credit is based on 45 hours per unit of observation, reading, and seminar participation. Available to B.A. student upon discretion of advisor.
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HD 658 - Parent/Community Work: Fieldwork/Observation
1 credit
Fieldwork requires that students have a job or internship/apprenticeship which enables them to take responsibility for work with parents or other adults in an approved community, family or social service setting. Credit is based on 45 hours per unit of fieldwork, journal keeping and seminar participation.
Observation focuses on one or more persons whose work, the culture in which it takes place, and whose style of dealing with their work is of interest to the student. Students function as observers, rather than as participants, in daily processes. Permission of the individual(s) being observed is required. Credit is based on 45 hours per unit of observation, reading, and seminar participation. Available to B.A. student upon discretion of advisor.
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HD 660 - Advanced Studies in Foundations of Teaching Art: Releasing the Imagination
3 credits
If you have always considered yourself to be “art phobic” but have the desire to use art techniques in your classroom, this course is designed to empower you, and your students. Students will evaluate and critique art theory while engaging in-hands-on art making. Beginning with an evaluation of the nature of creativity, the class will evolve into practical, hands-on techniques and concepts that can be put into immediate use. Areas of study will include printmaking, sculpture, cartooning, approachable and achievable drawing techniques, working with charcoal, pastels, watercolors, use of unorthodox materials, etc.
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HD 662 - Advanced Studies in Women in Art
3 credits
This class offers a series of art experiences by, for and about women. Students will create their own forms as they critique those created by women artists from every continent. Students will evaluate the relationships between the traditional art forms and contemporary art forms. They will synthesize these findings in the design of models of art education of children. Some fieldwork is required.
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HD 670 - Advanced Studies in Teaching as Performing Art
3 credits
Students explore and evaluate creative drama as a process-centered form of expression in which they are guided by a leader to imagine, enact, and reflect upon human experiences. The purpose is to provide an alternative approach to teaching social studies and integrated arts which opens children’s minds, stimulates their imaginations and language abilities, and sparks their enthusiasm for continued personal development and discovery. This class may also serve as a practical guide for classroom teachers, recreational leaders, and others who want to design and construct creative drama activities in a variety of subject areas and need help in getting started.
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HD 675 - Advanced Studies in Arts and Social Change
3 credits
Students will evaluate treatment of societal issues in art as well as art education. Topics will include art as an anti-bias tool, the inclusive potential of art, and art as a political statement.
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HD 677 - Advanced Studies in The Community as Classroom: Forging Connections Through the Arts
3 credits
Incorporating scholarship and methodologies from visual and performing arts, folklore, oral history and intergenerational programs, students will design ways to integrate the rich resources of local communities into classrooms and institutions to encourage exploration and discovery. Curriculum will include visits to studios of local artists, who will help students evaluate technical application in the arts through a variety of media.
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HD 680 - Introduction to Pacific Oaks Pedagogy
0 credits
A weekend workshop designed to provide an overview of Pacific Oaks Pedagogy with special attention to (1) participation, (2) critical thinking, (3) writing, and (4) presentations. The implementation of Pacific Oaks’ mission statement throughout the curriculum is also reviewed. Opportunities for exploration, discovery, reflections are utilized in order to familiarize students with skills to enhance their engagement with course concepts, dynamics and material.
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HD 684 - Thesis Development
3 credits
Students will develop and refine their thesis topic while developing an understanding of the elements of a formal proposal and thesis, including literature review, methodology and data analysis. They will learn to organize their writing, develop themes, review technical writing skills and practice editing thesis and proposal material. Students must present a draft proposal for review to complete this class. Thesis Development is also offered in this modular format online.
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HD 685 - Thesis Development A
1 credit
Students will develop and refine their thesis topic while developing an understanding of the elements of a formal proposal and thesis, including literature review, methodology and data analysis.
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HD 686 - Thesis Development B
1 credit
Students will initiate literature searches and develop and pilot their methodology.
Prerequisite(s): HD 685 , or waiver.
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HD 687 - Thesis Development C
1 credit
Students will learn to organize their writing, develop themes, review technical writing skills and practice editing thesis and proposal.
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HD 689 - Thesis Support Group
0 credits
An online facilitated group providing mutual support in thesis writing. This group is ongoing and may be joined at any time.
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HD 690 - Thesis Workshop
0 credits
This course provides support during thesis writing by linking course work to the thesis process through fieldwork/data gathering and theory work/literature review. It also supports the integration of all thesis chapter material into a final document.
Prerequisite(s): HD 684 or equivalents.
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HD 691 - Pacific Oaks Online Orientation
0 credits
Required of all new online students. Must be completed before your class begins.
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HD 692 - Independent Study
1 - 4 credits
Independent study requires that a student design a project of one to 6 months duration and find a faculty supervisor. An independent study contract signed by the faculty supervisor is required prior to registration. Classes offered at Pacific Oaks may not be taken for independent study. Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for registration deadlines.
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HD 695 - Special Topics
1 - 4 credits
Special interest classes. See current Schedule of Classes for specific description(s).
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HD 698 - Assessment of Experience
1 unit
The graduate assessment course requires students to reflect, conceptualize, and clearly communicate what they have learned about human development from their life experience. Papers and presentations are the means by which this learning is documented. Papers must demonstrate a deep engagement with the topics as evidenced by the ability to articulate the developmental nuances, subtleties, themes, and patterns present in the student’s life. Final papers are a result of a process that requires writing multiple drafts. While much of this process is an individual one, an essential element of this class is to be an active and participating member of the learning community. Fundamental to the assessment process is the ability to give and receive feedback. The course gives half time graduate standing to the student regardless of the number of units for which the student is registered in that semester. In addition, the student must pay the BA/Equivalent fee.
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HD 699 - Thesis/Master’s Project
4 credits
First semester of Thesis work. If the student does not complete the thesis in the initial semester of registration, then they must enroll in HD 699 Thesis Completion. Course is for 4 credits but bills at 3 credits.
Prerequisite(s): An Advancement to Candidacy form signed by the Thesis Chairperson on file in the Registrar’s office.
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HD 699C - Thesis Continuation
0 credits
Required registration for all students completing a thesis project who have previously registered for HD 699 but not yet competed the thesis/project. This course number is for zero credits per semester and carries a class fee. Students must be actively registered for HD 699 OR HD 699C in the semester in which they complete their Thesis/Project in order to receive credit for the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): HD 699
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