2012 Course List

Session I: Monday, June 18 through Friday, July 6, 2012

CEL 641/741-01
Private School Law (3 credits)

June 18 to July 6; M-F 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Required for Catholic Educational Leadership; M.A. & Ed.D.
Sarah Wannemuehler
This course will provide an analysis of legal issues applicable to private and Catholic schools as contrasted with the legal framework of public schools.

CEL 646/746-01
Methods and Materials in Teaching Religion in Catholic Schools (3 credits)

June 18 to July 6; M-F 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Marcy Fox
A study of the current context of Religious Education: qualities and competencies of religious educators, review of the Basic Teachings of the Church and Church History, the incorporation of these into a graduated catechesis based on child development, liturgy, ethnic influences, along with prayer, community building, and service.

CEL 650/750-01
Catholic Leadership and Educational Administration (3 credits)

June 18 to July 6; M-F 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Required for Catholic Educational Leadership; M.A. & Ed.D.
Elective for Others
James Everitt
Examination of significant theories and research in the management of educational organizations, leadership, planning, change, administrative styles, decision-making, and informal organization, particularly within the Catholic school community.

CEL 656/756-01
Applications in Private School Law (2 credits)

June 18 to July 6; Individual Instruction
Sarah Wannemuehler
This course provides individual mentorship in a chosen project about law. For example, students may prepare or revise a handbook for faculty, boards, students, parents or athletic programs.

CEL 690-01
M.A. Culminating Project (3 credits)

June 18, June 20, June 25, & June 27; 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Individual Instruction
Nancy Barrett
This course will help direct the student in a project to stimulate the integration of knowledge and skills gained from the M.A. program, which is submitted as a formal report in partial fulfillment of the master’s degree.

CEL 697/797
Directed Study (1-3 credits)

June 18 to July 27; Individual Instruction
This course is designed in cooperation with a full-time faculty member as an independent, in-depth study of a specific educational topic.

CEL 700-01
Introduction to Doctoral Research: Catholic Education (3 credits)

June 18 to July 27; Individual Instruction
Doreen Jones
This mentorship engages the student and faculty member in research of a topic of interest to the student, and stimulates student exploration of topic selection for doctoral research. It is required of all CEL doctoral students, and should be taken early in doctoral studies.

Weekday Workshop: June 25-29

CEL 698/798-01
The Flourishing Educator (1 credit)

Monday-Friday; 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fr. John Cecero, S.J.
Fr. Cecero is a clinical psychologist and an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Fordham University. He is also Rector of the Jesuit Community and Director of the Center for Spirituality and Mental Health at Fordham.

This course will apply both the theory of positive psychology, with its emphasis on the development of virtues, and the practices of Ignatian spirituality to chart a course for flourishing as educators. Participants will confront the challenges to well-being and vital engagement, and then sharpen their awareness and practice of virtues such as creativity, humility, and gratitude to enhance optimal functioning and satisfaction as educators.

Weekend Workshop: July 7 & 8

CEL 698/798-02
Bullies and Catholic Education (1 credit)

• Saturday, July 7; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and
• Sunday, July 8; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Edward van Merrienboer, O.P.
Brother Edward van Merrienboer, O.P. is Director of Adult Faith Formation at St. Thomas More Newman Center in Columbia, Missouri.

In recent years, there is a growing understanding of the dynamics of bullying and its disruptive role in the learning process. This behavior in the context of Catholic education presents a challenge to the school’s mission to promote human dignity. This workshop will provide an opportunity for the educator to deepen his/her knowledge about bullying and how to address it in the school environment. Drawing from current research methods to identify and curb school aggression, each session will provide information, shared insights of fellow educators, and practical guides for bully prevention. Special emphasis will be placed on the Catholic faith tradition to promote human dignity.

Session II: Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 27, 2012

CEL 640/740-01
History and Principle of Catholic Education (3 credits)

July 9 to July 27; M-F 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Required for all degrees
Mike Duffy
This course will cover an historical, philosophical, sociological, and political study of American Catholic education in the context of the original common school and today’s public school.

CEL 642/742-01
Moral Development (3 credits)

July 9 to July 27; M-F 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Required for all degrees
Doreen Jones
This course will examine major theories, materials and methods related to moral development in the framework of developmental psychology as it applies to Catholic educational leadership.

CEL 648/748-01
Spirituality of the Educator (3 credits)

July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13; M-F 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
July 16, 18, 20; MWF 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
July 23, 25, 27; MWF 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Required for Catholic Educational Leadership; M.A. & Ed.D.
Elective for Others
Gini Shimabukuro
In this course, students will explore a study of the spirituality of leadership for the administrator and teacher in the Catholic school context. Students will be encouraged to explore their spiritualities from the perspective of a postmodern paradigm that emerged from the Second Vatican Council, as well as to consider ways to integrate the spiritual dimension throughout the school curriculum.

CEL 651/751-01
Business and Financial for Catholic Schools (3 credits)

July 9 to July 27; M-F 1:30 p.m. to 4:15
John James
This course will study business management, school plant management, budgeting, accounting, fiscal planning, and fund-raising tasks facing Catholic school administrators.

CEL 652/752-01
Applications in Finance for Catholic Schools (3 credits)

July 9 to July 27; Individual Instruction
Elective
John James
This course is designed to mentor students in specific school management projects. Students should bring a specific project for individualized study, e.g., designing a five-year plan, developing case statements, public relations, etc.

Weekend Workshop: July 14 & 15

CEL 698/798-03
Campus Ministry for the Adults (1 credit)

• Saturday, July 14; 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and
• Sunday, July 15; 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Susan Baber
Susan Baber is Chair of Theology and Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola School, New York City.

Adults connected to a Catholic school are central to the transmission of identity and the creation of a vibrant faith community. This workshop will examine issues related to the formation of the adults – faculty & staff, parents, and alumni/ae – within a Catholic school context. It will explore and offer models of response to the questions: Who are the people in each of these groups? What does each group need to know in order to promote Catholic mission and identity? What spiritual experiences and practices would benefit each group?