POC Catalog 2008

Pacific Oaks College 2008 – 2009 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 College to develop a reputation as the best place strong commitment to quality education and for the education of professionals working with respect for diversity. At Pacific Oaks diversity means children and families. Today, 1,250 students take more than numbers of students in categories. It classes on the main campus in Pasadena, online, means learning how to treat one another and or in off-site academic centers such as Chico, knowing enough about one another to develop Oakland, Palm Springs, Porterville, San Diego, and communicate respect. and Visalia. Enrollment at the College is growing each year. At the same time, all classes at the My vision for Pacific Oaks has College remain small, allowing three parts: “The fact that Pacific Oaks students and faculty to develop the close working relationship • First, the College will be the College has remained focused that is a hallmark of a Pacific Carolyn H. Denham leading West Coast institution on its specialization has Oaks education. preparing professionals to teach and to work with children and allowed the College to Graduates of Pacific Oaks College families. develop a reputation as the become leaders in professions of MISSION teaching and working with chil- Pacific Oaks is an independent best place for the education • Second, the Children’s School dren, youth, and families. The institution of learning influenced will be nationally acclaimed as of professionals working faculty, staff, and administration by its Quaker heritage and dedicated a model for early childhood at Pacific Oaks are here to help to principles of social justice, with children and families.” education. you make your professional respect for diversity, and the valuing journey both rewarding and of the uniqueness of each person. • Third, Pacific Oaks will be a meaningful. We welcome you to Its primary focus is placed upon Carolyn H. Denham, Ph.D. leader in the national conver- the Pacific Oaks community. all needs of young children and President sation on children and families, their families, and all those who, a place people turn to for Sincerely, in a direct or indirect manner, wise advice. 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 opposition, 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. 34 Collaborative Programs. 35 Library . 36 Tuition and Fees . 37 College Policies. 38 Student Conduct, Complaints and Appeals . 47 Course Descriptions. 50 Administration and Faculty. 66 Board of Trustees. 68 Calendar. 69 Index . 71 Cover photos by Human Development Faculty Member Larry Garf. ABOUT PACIFIC OAKS ABOUT PACIFIC 1 PACIFIC OAKS COLLEGE Accreditation Pacific Oaks is accredited by the learn and contribute in an environment of accept- Western Association of Schools and Colleges. As a ance. Quaker-founded institution, Pacific Oaks has tra- In 1959, continued expansion led to accredited ditionally sought in its student body: diversity in B.A. and M.A. degree programs in Human age and in racial, ethnic, economic, and social Development. These degrees are granted in background. Our policies in admission and other Human Development rather than Education areas are nondiscriminatory regarding race, gender, because we believe that a teacher must know the religion, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, whole life continuum to understand her/himself or age. and her/his students. Today, our programs serve Students may review institutional accreditation not only educators, but persons working in other and/or licenses in the President’s Office at 5 helping professions, including counseling and Westmoreland Place during normal working other human service fields hours, or by contacting WASC at: The style of learning emphasized at Pacific Western Association of Schools and Colleges Oaks is unique. In most colleges, a teacher lectures, 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100 students take notes and learning is evaluated by Alameda, CA 94501 examination. We have a different approach. (510) 748-9001 Pacific Oaks students are encouraged to work together and to learn from each other. The faculty Notice Students will adhere to the requirements work with students to help each individual obtain and programs outlined in the catalog of the academic an education that meets personal needs. At Pacific year in which they’re admitted. Students who Oaks, the process of learning is valued as much interrupt their programs for five or more years as what is learned. will adhere to the catalog of the academic year in Experiential learning, that is, learning by which they’re readmitted. doing, is at the heart of Pacific Oaks’ curriculum. The requirements, programs, class offerings, We believe that both theory and practice are fees, policies, and all other subjects covered in learned through action and interaction, and we this publication may be changed without notice. encourage students to value doing as well as talking, Users of this publication should contact Pacific reading and writing. In recognition of our unique Oaks representatives to learn the current status of teaching/learning pedagogy, Pacific Oaks received matters covered herein. Pacific Oaks assumes no a Special Commendation for Distinguished responsibility for any damages which may be Achievement in Undergraduate Education from the claimed to have resulted from such changes. American Association of Colleges and Universities. Pacific Oaks’ anti-bias commitment applies to INTRODUCTION- all areas of discrimination, including those based Pacific Oaks College is a unique educational insti- upon race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, tution offering upper division and graduate-level gender, age and physical ability. We expect respect college programs in human development, counseling, to be shown towards persons in all categories, and teaching credentials. both generally and as individuals. Respect, in Three basic concepts underlie the educational interactive classes drawing on the rich experience philosophy of Pacific Oaks: that growth is a of the faculty and students alike, includes honoring dynamic and life-long process; that every individual the confidentiality of personal experiences shared has a fundamental worth; and that each person, in class discussion. no matter how young or old, has a unique identity We ask that all members of the Pacific Oaks and human potential which they contribute to the community be willing to engage actively in thought, lives of all those with whom they come in contact. discussion, and change as we all learn about the Pacific Oaks was founded as a community edu- nature, dynamics and impact of bias and oppression cation center and nursery school by seven Quaker and the ways in which theories, practices and families in 1945. The School quickly grew under institutions are oppressive. It is important that we the leadership of Molly Morgenroth and Evangeline be willing to risk growing and changing together Burgess as word spread that there was a place in rather than clinging to old theories and practices Pasadena where children were valued as individuals. simply because they are familiar and comfortable. The teacher education aspect of Pacific Oaks grew For further information about College programs, out of the need to train teachers for the expanding please contact: nursery school. Today, over 200 families and 40 ABOUT PACIFIC OAKS ABOUT PACIFIC Office of Admissions teachers have joined our inclusive community where 5 Westmoreland Place Pasadena, CA 91103 each individual is provided with an opportunity to 2 (626) 397-1349 or (800) 684-0900 ABOUT PACIFIC OAKS Schedules of Classes is found on the Pacific Oaks a study program directly meeting their needs and College website at www.pacificoaks.edu. There is interests. no printed Schedule. Students register through their The Admission By Life Experience admissions faculty advisors. Students register after meeting option at the baccalaureate level offers students with their faculty advisor. If you do not know who an opportunity to document, through presentations your faculty advisor is, contact the administrative and papers, up to 30 units based on their learning assistant in your academic department. from life experiences. This leads to the B.A. degree in Human Development. Departments The M.A. in Human Development is offered for the preparation of leadership personnel in profes- Distance Learning sions serving young children

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