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Pacific Oaks College 2006 – 2008 CATALOG VALUE THE CHILD, CHANGE THE WORLD FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Pacific Oaks College and Children’s The fact that Pacific Oaks College has remained School. Pacific Oaks is a unique learning community. focused on its specialization has allowed the The Children’s School and the College share a strong College to develop a reputation as the best place commitment to quality education and respect for for the education of professionals working with diversity. At Pacific Oaks diversity means more than children and families. Today, 1,250 students take numbers of students in categories. It means learning classes on the main campus in Pasadena, online, how to treat one another and knowing enough about or in off-site academic centers such as Chico, one another to develop and communicate respect. Oakland, Palm Springs, Porterville, San Diego, and Visalia. Enrollment at the College is growing My vision for Pacific Oaks has three parts: each year. At the same time, all classes at the College remain small, allowing • First, the College will be the “The fact that Pacific Oaks students and faculty to develop leading West Coast institution the close working relationship preparing professionals to College has remained focused that is a hallmark of a Pacific teach and to work with on its specialization has Oaks education. Carolyn H. Denham children and families. allowed the College to Graduates of Pacific Oaks College • Second, the Children’s School develop a reputation as the become leaders in professions of MISSION will be nationally acclaimed teaching and working with chil- best place for the education Pacific Oaks is an independent in- as a model for early dren, youth, and families. The stitution of learning influenced by childhood education. of professionals working faculty, staff, and administration at Pacific Oaks are here to help its Quaker heritage and dedicated with children and families.” to principles of social justice, res- • Third, Pacific Oaks will be a you make your professional journey pect for diversity, and the valuing leader in the national conver- both rewarding and meaningful. of the uniqueness of each person. sation on children and families, We welcome you to the Pacific a place people turn to for Carolyn H. Denham, Ph.D. Oaks community. Its primary focus is placed upon President all needs of young children and wise advice. their families, and all those who, Sincerely, in a direct or indirect manner, touch their lives each day. Education at Pacific Oaks includes academic, research, clinical, and Carolyn H. Denham, Ph.D. community outreach components President to develop an understanding of those settings within which a child acts and which, in turn, affect a child’s development. Pacific Oaks promotes educational practices within the institution, profession, and public schools that encourage learners to find their own voices, to take stands in the face of oppo- sition, and to exercise competence in collaboration with others. Approved by the Board of Trustees December 6th, 1986 Reaffirmed by the Board of Trustees February, 2001 Pacific Oaks’ new building at 45 Eureka Street, Pasadena. CONTENTS Letter from the President . Inside Front Cover About Pacific Oaks . 2 Admission for Degree, Certificate, Permit and Teacher Education Programs . 5 Financial Aid . 9 Academic Programs Degrees, Programs and Specializations . 12 General Information Locations and Time Frames. 29 Collaborative Programs . 30 General Information and Services . 31 Libraries . 32 Tuition and Fees . 32 College Policies . 33 Course Number Changes . 43 Course Descriptions. 44 Administration and Faculty. 58 Board of Trustees. 60 Calendar. 61 Index . 63 In this edition of the Pacific Oaks College catalog, we are pleased to feature the unique and insightful photos of Human Development Faculty Member, Larry Garf. Please enjoy his images of Pacific Oaks students throughout the following pages – captured at both the College and Children’s School. CONTENTS 1 PACIFIC OAKS COLLEGE Accreditation Pacific Oaks is accredited by the a place in Pasadena where children were valued Western Association of Schools and Colleges. As a as individuals. The teacher education aspect of Quaker-founded institution, Pacific Oaks has tradi- Pacific Oaks grew out of the need to train teachers tionally sought in its student body: diversity in age and for the expanding nursery school. Today, over 200 in racial, ethnic, economic, and social background. families and 40 teachers have joined our inclusive Our policies in admission and other areas are non- community where each individual is provided with discriminatory regarding race, gender, religion, eth- an opportunity to learn and contribute in an nicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age. environment of acceptance. Students may review institutional accreditation In 1959, continued expansion led to accredited and/or licenses in the College President’s Office at B.A. and M.A. degree programs in Human Devel- 5 Westmoreland Place during normal working hours, opment. These degrees are granted in Human or by contacting WASC at: Development rather than Education because we Western Association of Schools and Colleges believe that a teacher must know the whole life 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100 continuum to understand her/himself and her/his Alameda, CA 94501 students. Today, our programs serve not only edu- (510) 748-9001 cators, but persons working in other helping pro- fessions, including counseling and other human Notice Students will adhere to the service fields requirements and programs The style of learning emphasized at Pacific Oaks outlined in the catalog of the aca- is unique. In most colleges, a teacher lectures, stu- demic year in which they’re dents take notes and learning is evaluated by exam- admitted. Students who interrupt ination. We have a different approach. Pacific Oaks their programs for five or more students are encouraged to work together and to years will adhere to the catalog of learn from each other. The faculty work with stu- the academic year in which they’re dents to help each individual obtain an education readmitted. that meets personal needs. At Pacific Oaks, the pro- The requirements, programs, cess of learning is valued as much as what is learned. class offerings, fees, policies, and all Experiential learning, that is, learning by doing, other subjects covered in this pub- is at the heart of Pacific Oaks’ curriculum. We believe that both theory and practice are learned A happy group of 2006 Pacific Oaks lication may be changed without graduates flank Provost Corrine notice. Users of this publication should contact through action and interaction, and we encourage McGuigan (third from left). Pacific Oaks representatives to learn the current students to value doing as well as talking, reading status of matters covered herein. Pacific Oaks and writing. In recognition of our unique teach- assumes no responsibility for any damages which ing/learning pedagogy, Pacific Oaks received a may be claimed to have resulted from such changes. Special Commendation for Distinguished Achievement in Undergraduate Education from the INTRODUCTION American Association of Colleges and Universities. Pacific Oaks College, with its main campus in Pacific Oaks’ anti-bias commitment applies to all Pasadena, California, off-campus academic centers areas of discrimination, including those based upon throughout California, and online is a unique edu- race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, gender, age cational institution offering upper division and and physical ability. We expect respect to be shown graduate-level college programs in human towards persons in all categories, both generally development and counseling, teaching credentials. and as individuals. Respect, in interactive classes Three basic concepts underlie the educational drawing on the rich experience of the faculty and philosophy of Pacific Oaks: that growth is a dynamic students alike, includes honoring the confidentiality and life-long process; that every individual has a of personal experiences shared in class discussion. fundamental worth; and that each person, no matter We ask that all members of the Pacific Oaks com- how young or old, has a unique identity and human munity be willing to engage actively in thought, dis- potential which they contribute to the lives of all cussion, and change as we all learn about the nature, those with whom they come in contact. dynamics and impact of bias and oppression and Pacific Oaks was founded as a community edu- the ways in which theories, practices and institutions ABOUT PACIFIC OAKS cation center and nursery school by seven Quaker are oppressive. It is important that we be willing to families in 1945. The School quickly grew under risk growing and changing together rather than 2 the leadership of Molly Morgenroth and clinging to old theories and practices simply because Evangeline Burgess as word spread that there was they are familiar and comfortable. ABOUT PACIFIC OAKS For further information about College programs, option at the B.A. level offers students an please contact: opportunity to document, through presentations Office of Admissions and papers, up to 30 units based on their learning 5 Westmoreland Place from life experiences. Pasadena, CA 91103 The M.A. in Human Development is offered for (626) 397-1349 or (800) 684-0900 the preparation of leadership personnel in profes- For further information about Extension, please sions serving young children and their families. The contact: degree is awarded on the basis of demonstrated com- Extended Education and Community Service petence in human development, knowledge of the 5 Westmoreland Place social and political contexts of development, com- Pasadena, CA 91103 munication skills, integration of theory into practice (626) 397-1389 and research. A Master’s project, which is an orig- inal contribution to knowledge and understanding Schedules of Classes is found on the Pacific Oaks based on field experience, is required for the degree. College website at www.pacificoaks.edu. There is Students interested in public school teaching may no printed Schedule.

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