CEL 641/741-01  School Law and Private Education
June 16 to July 3; M-F 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 units) (Required)
Dr. 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 645/745-01 Justice in the School Curriculum
June 23 to July 3; M-F 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (2 units) (Elective)
Dr. Edward van Merrienboer, O.P.
Study of the social teachings of the Scriptures and the Catholic Church with applications to curriculum design. Educational theory and sociological perspectives are integrated.

CEL 646/746-02 Methods and Materials in Teaching Religion in Catholic Schools
June 23 to July 3; M-F 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (1-3 units) (Required for MA in CEL with emphasis in Religious Education) (Elective)
Dr. 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 theese into a graduated catechesis based on child development, liturgy, ethnic influences, along with prayer, community building, and service.

CEL 650/750-01 Leadership in Educational Administration
June 16 to July 3; M-F 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 units) (Required)
Dr. Raymond J. Vercruysse, CFC
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 Catholic School Law and Legal Issues
June 16 to July 3; M-F TBA  (1-2 units) (Elective)
Dr. 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
June 16 & 18 and 24 & 26; M-F 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (3 units) (Required for MA students)
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
June 16-July 25; Individual Instruction (1-3 units) (Elective)
This course is designed in cooperation with a full-time faculty member as an independent, in-depth study of a specific educational topic.

CEL 698/798-01 Grant Writing
June 14 and 15; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1 unit) (Elective)
Sr. John Martin Fixa, O.P.
An introduction to the science and art of grant writing and foundation research as a component of a development program that is practical and promotes stability and advancement of Catholic schools.

CEL 698/798-02 Catholic Social Thought and Catholic Education: Applications for the Future
June 16 to June 20; M-F 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1 unit) (Elective)
Dr. Michael Duffy
This course provides an in-depth look at Catholic Social Thought as well as movements within the Catholic Church inspired by Catholic Social Thought which engage social issues and moral problems. Ways in which Christian thinkers and activists view Catholic Social Thought as a public calling are addressed.

CEL 698/798-04 Service-Learning Theory and Practice
June 30 and July 1, 2, 3; M-F 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.  (1 unit) (Elective)
Dr. Julie Reed
Participants in this course will explore both the theory and technique of service-learning pedagogy. We'll examine "best practices" for course construction, partnership with community organizations, reflection, and learning assessment. We'll visit a nonprofit organization engaged in service-learning and develop course components such as learning outcomes, reflective assignments, and memoranda of understanding with community partners. 

CEL 700-01 Introduction to Doctoral Research: Catholic School Education
June 16-July 25; Individual Instruction (3 units) (Required for Ed.D students)
Dr. Raymond J. Vercruysse, CFC
This course will assist the student to prepare the understanding of doctoral research in the field of Catholic Education. It is a tutorial.

CEL 790-01 Dissertation Proposal Development
June 16-July 25; Individual Instruction (1-3 units) (Required for Ed.D students)
Dr. Raymond J. Vercruysse, CFC
Directed proposal development in consultation with dissertation committee.

CEL 791-01 Dissertation Research & Writing
June 16-July 25; Individual Instruction (1-3 units) (Required for Ed.D students)
Dr. Raymond J. Vercruysse, CFC
This course will assist the student in the designing, preparing, and writing of the dissertation research study in consultation with the dissertation committee. Advancement to candidacy required.

CEL 642/742-01 Moral Development
July 7 to July 25; M-F 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (3 units) (Required)
Dr. 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
July 7, 9. 11. 14. 16. 18. 21. 23. 25; M,W,F 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.  (2-3 units) (Required for MA Catholic School Teaching) (Elective)
Dr. 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 & Financial Administration for Catholic Schools
July 7 to July 25; 1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (3 units) (Elective)
Mr. Enrico Hernandez
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 Finances of Catholic Schools
July 7 to July 25; TBA (1-2 units) (Elective)
Mr. Enrico Hernandez
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.

CEL 698/798-03 Teaching with the Brain in Mind
July 12 to July 13; Saturday-Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  (1 unit) (Elective)
Br. Robert R. Bimonte, FSC
Each day, brain research reveals new discoveries about how people learn. These insights have important implications for the way we teach and engage our students. Using an interactive approach, this class will provide a basic understanding of how the brain works along with strategies you can implement to enhance the teaching and learning process.

CEL 698/798-05 Ethics in Catholic School Classrooms
July 2 & 9 and July 16 & 23; Wednesday 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (1 unit) (Elective)
Dr. Michael Duffy
This course will explore contemporary ethical issues along with practical suggestions for the Catholic Classroom.

CEL 698/798-06 Vatican II for Catholic School Educators
July 21 to July 25; M-F 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  (1 unit) (Elective)
Mary Romo
This seminar is grounded in key documents of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) and moves into a critical appraisal of their interpretation and implementation in our contemporary academic settings. Drawing upon their experiences, insights, and responses to class readings, writings, and discussions, students will develop a clear understanding and appreciatiion of their unique apostolate of educating "minds and hearts to change the world."