Certificates

The university awards three different types of certificates.

The Certificate of Completion is awarded for successfully completing a planned educational experience designed for specific academic objectives.

The Certificate of Special Study is awarded for successfully completing a structured program of educational experiences of at least twelve semester units, determined in advance by a department or school, and consisting of upper division (100-199) courses, professional (300-399) courses, and related activities. See Certificates of Special Study below.

The Certificate of Advanced Study is awarded for successfully completing a structured program at least twelve semester units of graduate (200-299) courses, upper-division (100-199) courses, and professional (300-399) courses determined in advance by a department or school. Students must be eligible for unclassified, postbaccalaureate standing. See additional information on Certificates of Advanced Study.

Certificates of Special Study

 

Certificate in Accounting, Professional

The Department of Accountancy offers a Certificate of Special Study in Accounting. This certificate is designed to prepare Accountancy Option students who wish to pursue licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to sit for the CPA exam and meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure in California.

To receive this certificate, a student must have:

  • completed all requirements for the Business Administration Degree, Accountancy Option.
  • totaled 150 semester units on his or her Fresno State transcript, including transferred units.
  • completed the course requirements specified below.

Course Requirements (13-15 units)
One course in accounting ethics (3 units): ACCT 187
Three courses (9-12 units), which may not be double counted for your baccalaureate degree, selected from: ACCT 144, ACCT 145, ACCT 146, ACCT 148, ACCT 162, ACCT 165, ACCT 167, ACCT 169, ACCT 170A, ACCT 170B, DS 135.

Note: Students must complete ACCT 144 and ACCT 162. If they have already completed these courses as part of their accounting electives for a bachelor's degree, then they may choose from any of the additional electives listed above.

For successful completion of the certificate, the student must receive a grade of C or better in each course except courses taken on a credit/non-credit basis. The certificate will be conferred only in conjunction with the awarding of a bachelor's degree from California State University, Fresno.

Certificate in Adventure-Based Programming

The Certificate in Adventure-Based Programming is designed for students pursuing a professional interest in experiential education and wilderness activities within settings such as youth organizations, church groups, travel and tourism, and schools and colleges. Adventure education is explored through courses using group initiative and perceived risk activities to foster personal development. The certificate centers on preparing students to facilitate ropes courses, climbing walls, mobile initiative courses, and natural resource-based pursuits such as rock climbing, backpacking, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor activities.

All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C to be counted.

Required courses (12 units)
 RA 80, RA 106, RA 115*, RA 146* 
* RA 115 and 146 must be taken concurrently.

Elective courses (3 units)
Select from: COUN 174, RA 113, RA 121 

Total (15 units)

Certificate in Africana Historical Experience

The Africana Studies Program and the Department of History jointly offer an undergraduate Certificate in the African American Experience. This 12-unit program includes Africana Studies courses, cross-listed courses, and history courses to complete the certificate. The certificate is designed for concentrated study of the African American experience in the United States for students interested in developing their knowledge and analysis of African American history, race relations, literature, activism, and resistance to racial hegemony. The certificate seeks to foster multicultural competency for future teachers and to offer greater knowledge, skills, and understanding of Africana Studies as a discipline and field in academia.

Required Courses
AFRS 144, AFRS 178/HIST 178, AFRS 129, HIST 159

Total (12 units)

Certificate in Agricultural Leadership

The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Certificate in Agricultural Leadership is a program designed for individuals interested in advancing both their personal and organizational leadership skills. The Certificate of Special Study in Agricultural Leadership program seeks to motivate present and future leaders to develop those essential leadership skills needed by those in the agricultural industry. The program provides participants with the opportunity to develop leadership skills in a series of in-depth, semester-length courses that are programmatic in nature. The 12-unit program consists of three required leadership knowledge and skill development courses (9 units) and three elective units consisting of a leadership practicum course and/or supervised experience. Required coursework includes topics covering personal leadership, organizational leadership and change, and professional development. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Required courses (9 units)
AGRI 110, AGRI 120 or AGRI 140, AGRI 130 

Elective courses (3 units)
Select from: AGED 120S, AGBS 128, AGRI 140 (if student has completed AGRI 120), AGRI 150 (1-3 units)

Total (12 units)

Certificate in Alcohol/Drug Studies

A certificate of special study is awarded to those students who successfully complete a minimum of 12 units of interdisciplinary academic coursework in the area of alcohol and drug abuse. Students seeking the certificate:

  1. must have completed two years of college or two years of experience related to the field of alcohol/drug abuse, and
  2. must be regularly enrolled in the university.

All coursework must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a grade of C or better in each of the 9 required units and the 3 units of electives. The following list includes the course requirements for the certificate:

Requirements (9 units)
PH 110, PH 111, SWRK 129

Elective(s) (3 units)
Select 3 units from: CRIM 141 (3 units), WGSS 115 (1 unit), CRIM 190, PH 190, SWRK 190, or WGSS 190: Independent Study on selected aspects of alcohol/drug abuse (1 unit)

Total (12 units)

For further information you may contact the Department of Public Health at 559.278.4014.

Certificate in Applied Sociological Research Methods

The certificate gives students who are interested in data analysis and research methodology a more comprehensive coverage of research techniques and theories in both qualitative and quantitative areas, and it provides more in-depth training in computer applications for research.

Students who complete the requirements for this certificate will have the ability and skills needed to do social research independently once they graduate and join the workforce. They will also be better prepared to enter graduate schools with these skills and knowledge.

Requirements:
SOC 125, SOC 174, SOC 175, SOC 176 

Total (15 units)

The latter two courses (i.e., in "research methods") serve as the capstone experience of the Certificate in Applied Sociological Research. Each of these two courses is designed to have the student complete the course with a relatively well-developed research paper that could be presented at an undergraduate research conference. The Sociology Club applies each year for ASI Instructionally-Related Activities (IRA) funding to help sponsor sociology students who wish to present their paper at such a conference. Faculty often work with students on an "Independent Study" to assist students in preparation for this culminating experience.

Certificate in Asian Americans in Secondary Schooling

With this certificate, future high school teachers gain understanding in the scholarship, principals, and pedagogical approaches to teaching the history, literature, arts, and culture of Asian American people.

Required courses: ASAM 110, ASAM 138, ASAM 140, LEE 103 or CLAS 163

Total (12 units)

Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology

The Broadcast Meteorology Certificate is an interdisciplinary program that is administered by two departments: (1) Media, Communications, and Journalism and (2) Geography. This program consists of four required courses.

The certificate is designed for students seeking employment opportunities and for those who want to explore the potential for further study as a meteorologist. A certificate in broadcast meteorology provides students with training to better prepare weather-related stories such as on drought, floods, and severe weather. The coursework provides instruction on taking complex weather information and making it more easily understood by the general public.

Required Courses:
MCJ 124, MCJ 128, GEOG 111, GEOG 115 (GE IB) 

Total (12 units)

Certificate in Business Information Systems

Required Courses (9 units)
IS 158, IS 166, IS 181

Elective Course (6 units)
Select from: IS 51, IS 106, IS 140, IS 156T, IS 182, IS 183, IS 186, IS 190, IS 195I

Certificate in Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x Studies in Secondary Schooling

With this certificate, future high school teachers gain understanding in the scholarship, principals, and pedagogical approaches to teaching the history, literature, arts, and culture of Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x people.

Required Courses: CLAS 114, CLAS 120, CLAS 160, LEE 103

Total (12 units)

Certificate in Communication Skills for Professionals

Proficiency in communication skills is essential in virtually any professional career. The Communication Program offers a structured sequence of courses leading to a certificate of special study recognizing the focused development of professional communication skills in such areas as presentational speaking, problem solving and decision making, leadership, and interpersonal communication. Upon completion of the certificate requirements, the department will award a certificate.

Certificate Prerequisites: upper-division standing and completion of the General Education basic speech requirement.

Certificate Requirements. Check with department prior to beginning certificate requirements regarding program status.

Communication Theory: COMM 100 (3 units)
Professional Writing Skills: BA 105W, ENGL 164, MCJ 10 (3-4 units)
Business and Professional Speaking: COMM 170 (3 units)
Communication Training and Development: COMM 176 (3 units)
Select 6 units from COMM 103, COMM 108, COMM 162, COMM 167, COMM 168, COMM 169 (6 units)

Total (18-19 units)

The new Communication Skills for Professionals Certificate Program is designed to enable students to achieve recognition of development in such areas as presentational speaking, problem solving and decision making, leadership, and interpersonal communication.

Certificate in Correctional Recreation

This certificate of special study is intended to explore the specialty of correctional recreation. The need for trained correctional recreation employees can be found in federal and state prisons, county jails, and juvenile justice centers. The certificate is awarded to undergraduate students who complete 12 units of upper-division coursework selected to provide an overview of correctional recreation and the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this career field. The certificate is open to all students. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C. 

All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C to be counted.

Required courses (6 units)
RA 107 (3 units)
RA 109 (3 units)

Elective courses (6 units)
Select 6 units from the following:
RA 113, RA 115, ART 109T (Prison Art), ART 170, ART 179, CRIM 112, CRIM 133, CRIM 134, CRIM 138, CRIM 174, SOC 143, SOC 189S, SWRK 128, SWRK 129, SWRK 136

Total (12 units)

Certificate in Creative Writing

The Certificate of Special Study in Creative Writing is program intended for those persons who wish to study the art of literary writing in addition to earning a degree in English or another area, or without matriculating for a degree. Admission to the program requires the consent of both the creative writing program coordinator and the chair of the department. The certificate program will comprise a minimum of 12 units of upper-division work.

Required courses:
ENGL 161, ENGL 163, ENGL 164 

Students may take 12 units composed of two courses in one genre (courses may be repeated one time) and one in either of the other genres; or students may take one course in each of the three genres. Recommended: at least one course at the upper-division level in an area of contemporary literature. Note: Prerequisites for the certificate may be waived only with permission of the advisor and specific course instructor.

Certificate in Cross-Cultural Competency

The College of Health and Human Services and the Department of Social Work Education jointly offer a certificate of special study in cultural competency. Twelve units of selective study are required that include two core courses and two related interdisciplinary electives. The certificate is designed to prepare students for professional practice in culturally diverse settings in the fields of business, education, health care, and human service. All coursework must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a grade of C or better in each of the six required units and six units of electives.

To apply: Complete the corresponding application and turn it into our office along with a copy of your unofficial transcripts.

Cross-Cultural Competency Application

Required courses (6 units)
SWRK 136, SWRK 137

Elective courses (6 units)
Take two 3-unit courses, each from the different categories below.

Total (12 units)

For more information, call the Department of Social Work Education at 559.278.3992.

Certificate in Data Analytics

Required Courses (9 units)
DS 133,  DS 135, DS 137

Elective Courses (6 units) Select any two (2) of these or other courses approved by the Chair and the Dean): ECON 123, IS 153, ACCT 146, DS 190, DS 195, FIN 123, IS 140, IS 186

Total (15 units)

Certificate in Dietetics

Certificate in Dietetics. The Certificate in Dietetics is designed to prepare students to pursue a career as a registered dietitian. To qualify for the national examination to become a registered dietitian, students must earn the following: (1) bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college, or international equivalent, (2) verification statement from a Commission on Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics Education (CADE) accredited didactic program in dietetics (DPD), and (3) verification statement from a ACEND accredited dietetic internship (DI).

The Dietetics and Food Administration Option when taken with the Certificate in Dietetics is accredited by the ACEND as a DPD. Students completing both programs will receive a verification statement and will be eligible to apply for an accredited dietetic internship.

Currently the supply of positions in dietetic internship programs is less than the demand by DPD graduates. The DI selection process is highly competitive and favors students who have demonstrated a well- rounded preparation as evidenced by GPA, work experience, volunteer experience, leadership, and career potential. Not all students applying to a DI will be placed.

Admission requirements. Candidates for the Certificate in Dietetics will be evaluated using the following criteria: grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all attempted college coursework, statement of professional goals, and a minimum of 240 hours of documented work or volunteer experience in dietetics. Students will be required to apply to the Certificate in Dietetic option during the junior spring semester. Upon acceptance students will be eligible to complete the Certificate in Dietetics option and be eligible for a verification statement.

Program Requirements:
FSM 133, FSM 134, NUTR 156, NUTR 157, NUTR 175 

Total units (13 units)

Certificate in Emergency Management

The Emergency Management Certificate is a comprehensive course of study designed to give
students foundation in the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform emergency management
duties in the public or private sector. This 21 unit certificate will be offered in an online format.

Program Requirements:PH 126, PH 169, PH 171, PH 172, PH 173, PH 174, PH 176 

Total units (21 units)

Certificate in Enology

The Department of Viticulture and Enology offers a Certificate of Special Study in Enology. Normally, students admitted to this certificate program will have completed an undergraduate degree in a related field. This program is specifically designed for those who wish to pursue a career in winemaking. The certificate program emphasizes coursework in enology. Before enrolling in this certificate program, students must meet with an advisor in the Department of Viticulture and Enology to ensure that prerequisites have been met and to plan for their course of study.

The program consists of a minimum of 33 units in enology. If students have completed courses that qualify as part of the 33 units in enology, substitutions shall be made in consultation with an advisor. The Certificate of Special Study in Enology has an additional 11 unit elective requirement, making the total for the certificate program equal to 44 units. Additional requirements may be satisfied from previous completed coursework. Each student will meet with the certificate advisor to determine whether these requirements have been met by proper coursework or extensive experience in the field.

Required Qualifications:

  1. Normally, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the sciences or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. One or more years of experience in the wine industry
  2. Strong background in chemistry, microbiology, or food science
  3. Academic training and experience in viticulture and soils

Students who have completed all of the prerequisites and additional requirements could possibly complete this course of study in a single year. Other students may take longer. The time limit for completing this certificate program is five years.

Certificate Program

Required courses (33 units)
ENOL 15, ENOL 45, ENOL 105, ENOL 110, ENOL 115, ENOL 125, ENOL 151, ENOL 163, ENOL 164, ENOL 166, ENOL 175, ENOL 199

Electives Select 11 units in consultation with faculty advisor
BIOL 161, ENOL 140, ENOL 170E, ENOL 173, ENOL 175, ENOL 190, PLANT 172, PLANT 172L, VIT 101, VIT 102, VIT 106

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Required courses (12 units)
ENTR 81E, ENTR 151E, ENTR 153E, MGT 127

Elective courses (6 units)
BA 105W, ENTR 155E, ENTR 157E, ENTR 161E, ENTR 163E, ENTR 165E, ENTR 167E, ENTR 169E, FIN 131E or courses approved by the certificate program coordinator or the department chair

Total (18 units)

Certificate in Environmental Planning

This certificate is to train students to understand environmental issues and address environmental problems, with a body of knowledge that integrates physical environment and human societies. It will also prepare students to investigate, and address, environmental problems in a systematic manner, in conjunction with their particular field of study.

Required courses (9 units)
GEOG 115 or GEOG 128 (3 units)
CRP 135, GEOG 129, or GEOG 132 (3 units)
CRP 125 (3 units)

Electives (3 units)
Choose any one of the following courses: AGBS 155, ANTH 128, CM 177, CRP 135, ECON 117, EES 108, GEOG 115, GEOG 127, GEOG 128, GEOG 129, GEOG 132, GEOG 133, GEOG 135, GEOG 141, NSCI 115, PH 161, PLANT 105, PLSI 157, PLSI 175, PSCI 168, SOC 158

Total (12 units)

Certificate  in Fashion Merchandising

Requirements (6 units)
FM 21, FM 130E 

Electives (9 units)
Select from: FM 126, FM 127, FM 128, FM 133 

Total (15 units)

Certificate in Filmmaking

The Certificate in Filmmaking offers students hands-on training in filmmaking, integrating practical
and theoretical skills. This certificate is a 15-unit program and includes coursework in both narrative
and documentary film projects, screenwriting, and film theory.

Required:
MCJ 60, MCJ 114W, MCJ 116, and MCJ 117 (12 units)

Choose one:
MCJ 111 or MCJ 119E (3 units)

Total (15 units)

Certificate in Finance

Before entering either of the programs, students will need to demonstrate that they have foundation knowledge of business practices and possess good writing skills. Prior approval of the certificate program coordinator or the department chair is required. Students need to meet one of the following criteria:

  1. be currently admitted to California State University, Fresno,
  2. have a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution, or
  3. have an Associate of Arts degree from a two-year accredited college and a minimum of two years of business experience.

For successful completion of a certificate, the student must receive a grade of C or better in each course.

FIN 120, FIN 128, FIN 178(10 units)

Elective courses: select three courses from the following: FIN 121, FIN 122, FIN 123, FIN 129A, FIN 131E, FIN 138, FIN 139(9-10 units)

Total (19-20 units)

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

The Geography Department offers a certificate of special study in Geographic Information Systems. This 12-unit program consists of four required courses. The certificate is designed for students seeking employment opportunities, those considering postbaccalaureate studies, and professionals who wish to further their careers in GIS.

Required Upper-Division Courses (12 units)
GEOG 141, GEOG 142, GEOG 143, GEOG 152

Total (12 units)  

Advising Notes

  1. Open to all students and professionals
  2. A grade of C or better must be earned in each course to receive the certificate.

Certificate in Gerontology

The certificate will be awarded to students who complete a program of study consisting of 21 units of courses in gerontology.
The following list includes the recommended content areas in the field of aging to be covered: an introductory course in gerontology, social policy, multicultural aging, physiological aging, psychological aging, sociological issues, internship, and social services. Coursework must be completed with a C or better.

Required (9 units)
GERON 100, GERON 140, GERON 161

Electives (12 units)*
Select 9 units from: GERON 103, GERON 111, GERON 115, GERON 117, GERON 125, GERON 132, GERON 134, GERON 137 (1-3 units), GERON 139, GERON 148, GERON 150, GERON 180T, GERON 185I, GERON 190

Total (21 units)

Certificate in Global Awareness

The Global Awareness Certificate is a Certificate of Special Study awarded for successfully completing at least 12 semester units as described below. It can be tailored to a particular area of study by programs, departments, or colleges/schools and certifies that a student has achieved a set of outcomes denoting a level of competency in the international arena.

The following broad parameters apply to the Global Awareness Certificate:

  1. Must be a minimum of 12 units.
  2. Must include completion of Social Sciences 16 - Introduction to Global Studies (3 units). Please note, this course is only offered during the fall semester.
  3. Must include the equivalent of at least one year of foreign language (two years of high school foreign language).
  4. Must include at least one study abroad experience.
  5. Must include at least one course (3 unit minimum) in the student's major (or closely related field) dealing with international aspects of the major. These courses are identified by individual departments and colleges.

Courses that fulfill requirement #5 are AGBS 140, CLAS 171, COMM 171, CRIM 109, FM 133, NUTR 170, GEOG 165, GEOG 166, any two of IT 106, IT 137, IT 184, KINES 111, Liberal Studies (any 3-unit upper -division course from the study abroad experience), LING 115, LING 120, LING 151, MKTG 115, MKTG 140, MATH 143, FREN 109, FREN 149, HUM 108, HUM 110, SPAN 125, SPAN 129, SPAN 148T, MUSIC 170A, MUSIC 171, NURS 141, NURS 141L, PHIL 139, PHIL 158, PLSI 121, PLSI 122, PLSI 125, PLSI 126, PLSI 128T, PLSI 141, PLSI 144T, PLSI 145T, PLSI 147, PLSI 148, RA 130, WGSS 136T.

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Required Courses (12 units)
HRM 150, HRM 153, HRM 154, and HRM 157

Elective courses (3 units)
HRM 152, HRM 159, MGT 106 or courses approved by the certificate program coordinator or the department chair

Total (15 units)

Certificate in Humanics Administration and Leadership for Community Benefit Organizations

Housed within the Sociology Department, Humanics@FresnoState transforms lives and perspectives on leadership and philanthropy and engenders exceptional leaders, enhanced organizations, and enriched communities in the following ways:

  • Investing thousands of dollars in community benefit organizations (CBOs) serving the region;
  • Partnering with CBOs to strengthen capacity and foster sustainability; and
  • Preparing leaders for service to humanity through CBOs as administrators and executives, board members and volunteers, and program staff.

The Humanics Program builds on and enhances students' chosen major course of study, offering an applied, project-based curriculum (based on the R.E.A.L. ® model) which leads to a certificate in administration and leadership for community benefit organizations. The certificate is open to all students of any major, and provides our graduates with exciting professional opportunities.

Requirements for the Certificate

The interdisciplinary certificate in administration and leadership for community benefit organizations requires at least 18 semester units, including 300 hours of supervised internship experience with a CBO, involvement in the Humanics AFP Collegiate Chapter, and participation in a professional development conference. Courses/Internships may be used to fulfill requirements of other degree and certificate programs and are open to undergraduate and graduate students of all majors and programs as well as to community individuals through Open University.

Required Coursework:
SOC 144, SOC 183S, SOC 184S, SOC 186S; SOC 187SE, MGT 133S or ENTR 163E,
SOC 185I or other approved internship course (3 units)

Total (18 units)

Certificate in Jewish Studies

Jewish Studies Certificate Program Coordinator:
Jill Fields, Professor of History
www.FresnoState.edu/jewishstudies

The interdisciplinary Jewish Studies Certificate Program provides students with opportunities to explore the long history, rich culture, diverse communities, and distinctive religious practices of this global minority group from ancient times to the present. Students enrolled in certificate courses will gain understanding of the many dimensions of Jewish heritage and also of issues of contemporary concern for Jews of the diaspora, including the United States, and in Israel.

Candidates for the Jewish Studies Certificate must complete a minimum of 12 units of approved coursework with a grade of C or better in at least two areas of Jewish history, religion, culture, politics, and/or Hebrew language. Students who complete a minimum of 15 units of approved coursework with a grade of B or better will earn a Certificate in Jewish Studies with honors.
Students of all ethnic and religious backgrounds, including non-matriculating community members who are permitted to enroll in classes at the university, are welcome to enroll in the Jewish Studies Program to earn a certificate. Certificate coursework may include a supervised internship undertaken for credit that will fulfill one certificate course requirement. Courses taken to fulfill the requirements of the Jewish Studies Certificate may be used to fulfill requirements of other degree or certificate programs. The certificate will only be issued after students consult with a co-director of the Jewish Studies Program to ensure that courses taken meet certificate requirements.

Course offerings may include, but are not limited to, the following:
COMMUNITY SERVICE 101I: Community Service Internship or an approved internship course in any major (of 3 units or more subject to approval by a Jewish Studies Program director),
ENGL 112, ENGL 116, ENGL 179, HIST 103, HIST 107, HIST 115, HIST 140, HIST 186,
HUM 118, JS 118T (Topics in Jewish History and Culture), PHIL 134, PHIL 158, SOC 111, SOC 169

"T" (TOPICS) CLASSES: Special topics classes with a Jewish Studies focus offered in English, history, philosophy, political science, or any other relevant discipline.

Total (12 units)

Certificate in Linguistics - TESOL / SLAT (Second Language Acquisition and Teaching)

The Certificate of Special Study in Linguistics - TESOL / SLAT (Second Language Acquisition and Teaching) is intended for local and international students who wish to specialize in English as a Second Language methods.
LING 100, LING 141, LING 171, LING 155

Advising Note: We strongly recommend that international students also take LING 6 or LING 110W prior to or concurrently with LING 141.

Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

Requirement for Certificate Programs

Before entering a program, students will need to demonstrate that they have foundation knowledge of business practices and possess good writing skills. Prior approval of the certificate program coordinator or the department chair is required. Students need to meet one of the following criteria:

  1. be currently admitted to California State University, Fresno, or
  2. have a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution, or
  3. have an associate of arts from a two-year accredited college and a minimum of two years of business experience.

Required courses:
MKTG 100S, MKTG 114, MKTG 115, MKTG 126 and MKTG 195I

Total (19 units)

Note: a grade of C or better in each course is required.

Certificate in Legal Studies

A special Certificate in Legal Studies is offered to undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in law. The program is open to students in all majors. With the approval of the social science advisor, courses may be selected that provide an appropriate foundation for the study of law. 

Program

Section 1
Choose one course: PLSI 170, PLSI 171

Section 2
Choose one course: PLSI 154, PLSI 160, PLSI 170 or PLSI 171 (whichever one was not taken in section 1); PLSI 172 or PLSI 173, PLSI 174

Section 3
Choose two courses:
CRIM 117, CRIM 127, CRIM 118, CRIM 119, CRIM 142, CRIM 143, CRIM 144 or CRIM 145, CRIM 177, CRIM 126/WGSS 126

Total (12 units)

A detailed description of the prelaw program is available from the advisors in the Department of Criminology and the Department of Political Science. Students should be aware that without advisement, successful completion of this program is impossible.

The certificate is jointly offered by the Department of Political Science and the Department of Criminology. Refer to the department pages for contact information.

Note: Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all certificate courses.

Certificate in Marketing

Requirement for Certificate Program

Before entering a program, students will need to demonstrate that they have foundation knowledge of business practices and possess good writing skills. Prior approval of the certificate program coordinator or the department chair is required. Students need to meet one of the following criteria:

  1. be currently admitted to California State University, Fresno, or
  2. have a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution, or
  3. have an associate of arts from a two-year accredited college and a minimum of two years of business experience.

Take the following courses: MKTG 100S, MKTG 160 (8 units)
Select 7-8 units from the following: MKTG 101, MKTG 110, MKTG 114, MKTG 130, MKTG 132, MKTG 134, MKTG 140, MKTG 144, MKTG 150, MKTG 153, MKTG 188, or approved MKTG 189T (7-8 units)

Total (15-16 units)

Note: a grade of C or better in each course is required.

Certificate in Mass Communication and Journalism

Requirement for Certificate Programs

Before entering a program, students will need to demonstrate that they have foundation knowledge of business practices and possess good writing skills. Prior approval of the certificate program coordinator or the department chair is required. Students need to meet one of the following criteria:

  1. be currently admitted to California State University, Fresno, or
  2. have a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution, or
  3. have an associate of arts from a two-year accredited college and a minimum of two years of business experience.

Note: a grade of C or better in each course is required. 

(For Marketing Option students only)
Take the following courses: MCJ 40, MCJ 144, MCJ 146, MCJ 149, MCJ 157. Units may not be applied toward the Marketing Option.

Total (15 units)

Certificate in Network Administration

Students must have a background in IS and a strong interest in computer network environment.

Required Courses (6 units)
IS 181, IS 182

Elective Courses (at least upper-division 6 units)
Select from: IS 51, IS 106, IS 140, IS 156T, IS 166, IS 183, IS 186, IS 190

Certificate in Organizational Management

Required Courses (12 units)
MGT 110 (or MGT 104 and MGT 106 ), MGT 127, MGT 133S

Elective courses (3-4 units)
ENTR 81E; HRM 150, MGT 124, MGT 158, MGT 133S, MGT 180, MGT 189T or courses approved by the certificate program coordinator or the department chair

Total (15-16 units)

Advising Note: Business majors will need to substitute two elective courses for MGT 110 requirement.

Certificate in Peacebuilding and Mediation

12 units: Peacebuilding, Mediation, Internship, and Elective Open to all majors. Contact the coordinator in the Department of Philosophy at 559.278.6484 for details

Certificate in Racial Understanding

The Africana Program and the Department of Social Work Education jointly offer the Certificate of Special Study in Racial Understanding. This 12-unit program consists of three required courses and one related interdisciplinary elective. The certificate is designed to prepare students and practicing professionals to develop knowledge and skills necessary to understand racial difference and underlying racism and manage conflict resulting from it. The special study seeks to promote racial awareness and racial harmony, diversity competency, and cultural understanding in our multiracial and multicultural society.

Upper-division requirements (9 units)
AFRS 104W, AFRS 144, SWRK 136

Electives (3 units)
Select one of the following courses: AFRS 137 /WGSS 137, AFRS 189, ANTH 120, CLAS 170, CRIM 175, CRIM 176, SOC 111, SSCI 180, SWRK 137, WGSS 120/120S

Total (12 units)

In addition, three units of field experience may be available from the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Train-the-Trainer seminar offered through the Women's Resource Center.

Advising Notes

  1. Open to all students.
  2. Coursework must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.5.

Certificate in Reading and Literacy Added Authorization

Imelda Basurto, Coordinator
Education Building, Room 263
559.278.0285
https://kremen.fresnostate.edu/departments-programs/lebse.html

Admission Requirements. In addition to the admission requirements listed in the Graduate Education Program section of this catalog, Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program applicants must possess a basic teaching credential.

Program Requirements. Under the direction of the Reading Program Coordinator, each student prepares and submits an individually designed program within the following framework:
LEE 213, LEE 215, LEE 224, LEE 230, LEE 278 (15 units)

Certificate courses may also be used to meet part of the requirements for a master's degree.

Certificate in Serving At-Risk Youth

The Certificate in Serving At-Risk Youth is awarded to students who successfully complete 12 units of upper-division coursework selected to provide an overview of the critical issues that face youth and the service concerns associated with meeting their needs. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Required courses (6 units)*
RA 113, RA 115 

Elective courses (6 units)
Select from: CFS 136, COMM 164, CRIM 120, COUN 150, EHD 107, PH 110, MGT 133S, PSYCH 101, PSYCH 102, RA 106, RA 117, RA 121, RA 146, SOC 143, SOC 165, SWRK 128, SWRK 136

Total (12 units)

* RA 115 must be taken concurrently with RA 113.

Certificate in Social Justice and Social Change

This interdisciplinary certificate prepares students to engage in critically thought-out, intellectually grounded, and tolerant social justice actions. Students who complete the certificate requirements will be equipped with skills for positively directed, theoretically cognizant, and thoroughly respectful social activity within social justice arenas of life.

The Social Justice and Social Change Certificate is useful in many of the diverse fields where students wish to showcase their commitment to and engagement with social justice, including, but not limited to, social work, community and public service, non-profit and charity work, activism, legal careers, business, professional ethics organizations (including corporate and medical ethics boards), environmental science and engineering, as well as further graduate study in the fields of philosophy, sociology, ethnic studies, religious studies, political science, and other fields within the arts, humanities, social sciences, and social work.

Requirements for Certificate
Students earning the certificate will be required to take one class in each of four categories (for a total of 12 units, minimum): Social Justice Theory, Social Diversity, Contemporary Social Issues, and Social Change: Applications. The courses for each category are as follows:

Social Justice Theory (choose one course)
PHIL 121, PHIL 125W, PHIL 126

Social Diversity (choose one course)
AFRS 144, AFRS 150, ANTH 120, CLAS 120, CLAS 160, CLAS 162, COMM 120, COMM 164, ENGL 141, ENGL 142, ENGL 143, ENGL 144, ENGL 178, ENGL 179, LING 148, PHIL 131, PHIL 132, PHIL 135, PHIL 136, PHIL 137, PHIL 138, PHIL 139, PHIL 158, SOC 111, SWRK 136, WGSS 120/WGSS 120S, WGSS 125, WGSS 135, WGSS 141/CLAS 141

Contemporary Social Issues (choose one course)
AFRS 137/WGSS 137, AFRS 139, AFRS 140, AIS 101, ANTH 123, ANTH 128, ASAM 110, CRIM 120S, CRIM 138, PAX 100, PLSI 175, SOC 130W/SOC 130WS, SOC 151, SOC 157, WGSS 126/CRIM 126; WGSS 130/PH 130, WGSS 149

Social Change: Applications (choose one course)
AFRS 146, ANTH 117, COMM 171, CRIM 178, LEE 144S, PAX 110, SOC 121, SOC 122, SOC 144, SOC 174

Certificate in Southeast Asian Studies

The Certificate of Southeast Asian Studies requires a minimum of 12 units. Select from the following upper-division courses:

ANTH 123, ANTH 190, ARTH 140, ARTH 143, ARTH 190,  ASAM 110S, ASAM 138, ASAM 140, ASAM 190, GEOG 177T, HMONG 100, HMONG 101, LING 121, SWRK 181I.

The Minor and the Certificate in Southeast Asian Studies focus on the cultures and peoples of Southeast Asia, and on their communities outside Southeast Asia, especially those in the United States. For further information, contact the Asian American Studies coordinator, Department of Anthropology, at 559.278.3002.

Certificate of Completion in Spanish Media Production

Students who complete this certificate are better prepared for successful careers in today’s media and communication fields through coursework in Spanish media production.

Required Courses
MCJ 126, MCJ 128, SPAN 117, SPAN 119

Total (12 units)

Advising Notes

  1. All students must pass MCJ 124 before enrolling in MCJ 128
  2. In addition to satisfactory completion of MCJ 124, MCJ 128 requires permission of instructor as a prerequisite.
  3. Open to all students.
  4. A grade of C or better must be earned in each course to receive the certificate.

Certificate in Special Event Planning

The Certificate in Special Event Planning is designed to prepare students to plan large community events such as street fairs, community festivals, convention center events, major fund-raising events, corporate events, and joint sponsorship events. Students must complete a minimum of 12 units of upper-division coursework. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

The certificate is appropriate for those students seeking employment in community-based recreation agencies, corporate recreation, community nonprofit organizations, convention centers, and any business dealing with special event planning.

Required courses (9 units)
RA 115*, RA 117*; RA 135 or MKTG 100S 
*RA 115 and 117 must be taken concurrently.

Elective courses (3 units)
Select from: 
FSM 131, MCJ 106, MCJ 142, MCJ 152S, MGT 133S, RA 119, SOC 183 

Total (12 units)

Certificate in Sports and Entertainment Facility Management

The certificate in Sports and Entertainment Facility Management is awarded to students who successfully complete 16 units of upper-division coursework selected to provide students a foundation in this area. The certificate is appropriate for students with interest in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, performing arts centers, and other public assembly facilities. Students will learn about the operations, marketing, and management of these facilities, as well as gain related practical experience. All coursework to be applied to this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Required courses
RA 115, RA 117, RA 150, RA 152, RA 154 

Total (16 units)

RA 55 is recommended for RA majors prior to RA 150. RA 115 must be taken concurrently with RA 150, or RA 152 and  RA 154. RA 150 and RA 135 or MKTG 100S are prerequisites for RA 152. RA 152 and RA 154 must be taken concurrently.

Certificate in Sports Marketing

Requirement for Certificate Programs

Before entering a program, students will need to demonstrate that they have foundation knowledge of business practices and possess good writing skills. Prior approval of the certificate program coordinator or the department chair is required. Students need to meet one of the following criteria:

  1. be currently admitted to California State University, Fresno, or
  2. have a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution, or
  3. have an associate of arts from a two-year accredited college and a minimum of two years of business experience.

Required courses: MKTG 100S, MKTG 110, MKTG 150, MKTG 161 (15 units)

Elective courses(3-4 units)
Select from: MKTG 132, MKTG 140, MKTG 195I, RA 150, RA 152, ECON 144, ECON 150, BA 152E, BA 179

Total (18-19 units)

Note: a grade of C or better in each course is required. 

Certficate in Studio Production

The certificate in studio production provides a well-rounded background in techniques of video production, particularly as they concern work based in a digital television studio. It prepares students for professional work in live and pre-recorded studio production. This 18-unit program includes coursework in writing techniques, hands-on production and post-production.

Required:  MCJ 4, MCJ 15, MCJ 111, MCJ 113 and MCJ 123
Choose one:  MCJ 115 or MCJ 121

Total (18 units)

Certificate in Victim Services

Dr. Tinneke Van Camp, Coordinator
Science II Building, Room 133
559.278.7027

The primary goal of the Victim Services Program is to provide experiences, knowledge, and educational skills for working with victims within a criminological/human development framework. This program is also very useful for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the area of behavioral sciences.

Students working toward a Victim Services Certificate have an opportunity to receive an interdisciplinary/interagency examination of victim services as they relate to theoretical concepts, legal aspects, victim rights, causes of victimization, and services available to assist the victim. Emphasis is directed toward assisting the students in acquiring new perspectives and skills needed for working effectively with different types of victims.

Admission. For admission information, contact the Department of Criminology in Science II, Room 159, 559.278.2305.

Program Requirements. Under the direction of the graduate advisor, each student prepares and submits an individually designed program within the following framework:

1. Theory (3 units)
CRIM 175 (3 units)

2. Victim Issues (3 units)
Select a minimum of 3 units:
CRIM 140 (3 units), WGSS 116 (1 unit), WGSS 108 (1 unit), WGSS 109 (1 unit), WGSS 115 (1 unit)

3. Service Delivery (3 units)
Select from: CRIM 176, SWRK 128

4. Legal/Social Policy (3 units)
Select from: CRIM 177, CRIM 126/WGSS 126, WGSS 149 [GE ID] 

Total (12 units)