Fresno State School Nurse Services Credential Program
September 2019
PHASE l COURSES AT CSUF AND ONLINE THROUGH OTHER UNIVERSITIES
Phase 1 does not require enrollment to Fresno State or acceptance to the credential program. Completion of Phase 1 prerequisites does not guarantee acceptance into the program. For the convenience of working school nurses, we accept equivalent prerequisites from accredited universities. If you find an equivalent other than those listed here, contact the program coordinator for approval.
Prerequisites to the program: Public Health Nurse Certificate or 5 units of Community
Health that includes 90 hours of fieldwork experience.
Student must have taken a Nursing Research Course anytime in the past.
Courses older than 10 years are not accepted (except Nursing Research and Community
Health).
| University | Course No. | Name | On-site only | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSU Dominguez Hills | BSN 460 3 Units |
Nursing Research Utilization | Yes 1-800-344-5484 |
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| Grand Canyon University | NRS 433V | Nursing Research | Yes www.gcu.edu/individualc | |
| Univ. of Phoenix | NSG 515 or NSG 443 or NSG 512 |
Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice | Yes http://www.phoenix.edu/courses/nur443.html |
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| CSU Dominguez Hills | BSN 422 BSN 423 |
Community Based Nursing (3 units) and Public Health Role Performance (2 units) | Yes www4.csudh.edu/son/programs/post-certs/phn/index |
PHASE 1 AUDIOMETRY
| University | Course No. | Name | On-site only | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | CDD 125 | Audiology and Audiometry for School Nurses | 1-559-278-6967 Contact person: Dr. Cynthia Cavazos cynthiac@csufresno.edu (spring and fall) |
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| CSU San Bernardino | HSCI 374 4 QU |
Basic Audiometry and Hearing Problems | 1-909-537-5976 Contact person: Dennis Robertson denrob@csusb.edu |
September 2019
PHASE 1 COUNSELING
| University | Course No. | Name | On-site only | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow Community College | PSYCH 15/SOCI 15 (3 Units) |
Introduction to Guidance & Counseling | www.barstow.edu General information: 760-252-2411 or info@barstow.edu |
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| Fresno State | COUN 174 (3 Units) |
Introduction to Counseling | Yes | Summer session available through Continuing and Global Education (CGE) |
| Fresno State | COUN 200 (3 Units) |
Seminar in Counseling | Yes | |
| Brandman University | PSYU 450 (3 Units) |
Introduction into Counseling | Yes General information: 800-746-0082 |
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| Grand Canyon University | PCN 515 OR CNL 509 |
Counseling Skills in the Helping Relationship. Counseling the Culturally Diverse. |
Yes Contact amapola.shimp@gcu.edu 1-602-639-9589 : Direct Line for information |
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| Univ. of Phoenix | CCMH 511 | Fundamental Counseling Skills | Yes http://www.phoenix.edu/courses/ccmh511.html |
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| UC San Diego Extension | PSY 40346 | Intro to Counseling Models | https://extension.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/introduction-to-counseling-models-PSY-40346 |
September 2019
PHASE 1 MAINSTREAMING
| University | Course No. | Name | On-site only | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | SPED 120 (3 Units) |
Introduction to Special Education | Special Education Department (through Open University) Contact the SNS Credential coordinators to be placed on a wait list. |
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| University of Phoenix | SPED 533 (3 Units) SPED 502 OR SPED 530 (3 Units) SPE 300 |
Inclusion and Mainstreaming. OR Intro to Learners with Special Needs. OR Orientation to the Exception Child. |
Do not go online for information. Call: Joslyn Coca Joslyn.coca@phoenix.edu 602 387-7931 |
Be advised, course numbers change. If you see a course that you believe is an equivalent, contact your program coordinator for advice.
September 2019
| University | Course No. | Course Title | On-site only | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University | SPD-510-TE (3 units) |
Survey of Special Ed: Mild to Mod. disabilities | https://www.gcu.edu/individual-courses/continuing-education Several courses are available – contact amapola.shimp@gcu.edu 1-602-639-9589 |
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| University San Diego Extension | EDUC 30146 | Mainstreaming the Special Child | https://extension.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/mainstreaming-the-special-child |
Information regarding PHASE 2 at Fresno State
Students are provided with permission numbers from the coordinators for registration through the Division of Continuing and Global Education once accepted to the credential program.
PHASE 2 HEALTH TEACHING
| University | Course No. | Name | On-site only | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | NURS 137 (3 Units) |
Teaching Strategies for the Health Care Client | Summer session |
PHASE 2 HEALTH ASSESSMENT
| University | Course No. | Name | On-site only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | NURS 136 (3 Units) |
Health Appraisal for School Nurses | Two week-ends in summer |
PHASE 2 COHORT
| University | Course No. | Name | On-site only | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | NURS 184 and 186 Total of 6 units taken together |
184 Seminar 186 Practicum |
Offered in Fall only | |
| Fresno State | NURS 185 and 187 Total of 6 units taken together |
185 Seminar 187 Practicum |
Offered in Spring only |
September 2019
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