After School and School-Age Curriculum and Program Development: Keys to Success University of California, Irvine Extension Course
What are University Extension Units?
The University of California, Irvine, Extension in partnership with the Collaborative After School Project, Cal Poly Pomona (CASP) is offering this opportunity to complete a 9-unit
University Extension course to participants of the Region XI Los Angeles County After School Support Team’s staff development workshops. UCI Extension Units are “quarter” units of university level academic credit. 9 “quarter” units are usually equivalent to 6 “semester” units. Students intending to transfer UC Irvine Extension course credit for a degree at another college or university should verify acceptance of the course for credit with that institution.
What is the After-School/School-Age Curriculum and Program Development: Keys to Success Course?
The After-School and School-Age Curriculum and Program Development: Keys to Success University Extension course is a 9-unit course. To fulfill all course requirements and earn 9 units, participants will:
- Registering in the course with CASP, Cal Poly Pomona and sending your enrollment and payment directly to UCI Extension. Registrations are accepted on an ongoing basis through May 15, 2007.
- Attending at least 6 of the Region XI (LACOE/CASP-CPP) trainings and other regional after school conferences and events [see syllabus for approved training events].
- Completing five to seven hours of independent course work connected to the after school program were they are working and submitting a written assignment. Course registration materials and the corresponding assignment are available at each workshop session or can be downloaded online. Assignments for each workshop should be received by the stipulated DUE DATE and will be graded “Pass” (with a letter grade of A, B, or C) or “Revise.” Those receiving a “Revise” grade will have the opportunity to resubmit once more and receive a passing letter grade (C or better) in order to be counted towards completion of the course. The goal of this course is that you succeed and progress in your professional development path.
- Submit a personal portfolio and a final paper demonstrating how you have applied the knowledge acquired at workshops attended to the progress of your program and your own professional development.
Why is this course being offered and why do I want to register for this course?
The Los Angeles County Office of Education, the Collaborative After-School Project, and University of California, Irvine Extension are committed to supporting people who are working in the field of school-age care and after school programs helping children and youth learn and develop into healthy productive adults. Enrolling in this UCI Extension course maximizes the learning that you as a workshop participant achieve through the completion of the follow-up assignment. Each assignment requires that you reflect on the workshop content and apply it to your program’s continuous improvement. Offering this course assists programs in their efforts to support staff in their professional development. Providing opportunities for after school personnel to pursue a career path contributes to the professionalization of the field, increases staff retention and raises the quality of programs, thus magnifying the positive impact programs can have on the lives of the children and youth served.
What is the cost and how do I register for this course?
A one-time registration fee of $ 195.00 covers all nine units. To initiate your enrollment you must complete a CASP Student Enrollment Form and submit it directly to the CASP office at Cal Poly Pomona. CASP will then forward to you a UCI Extension Enrollment Form that you will send directly to UCI with the $195.00 payment (check or credit card). If you require an official transcript of your grades the request should be made directly with UCI Extension and an additional small fee will be charged
Who do I contact if I have any further questions?
Submit questions to:
Pilar O.Cadiz, Ph.D.
Course Instructor/ Executive Director, CASP-CPP
phone: 909-869-2723; email: mpocadiz@csupomona.edu
Girija Karamcheti
CASP Administrative Analyst
phone: 909-869-4243; email: gkaramcheti@csupomona.edu
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