Certificate Programs in School Business Administration

This section of the catalog lists certificate programs in school business management. Entries are organized alphabetically by offering institutions in the north and south of the state. For each program a list of course offerings is provided. At most institutions it is possible to take individual courses without committing oneself to the entire program. Many institutions are also interested in running custom classes and programs for districts or county offices that can recruit sufficient numbers of students and provide facilities.

Similar programs are offered by many universities in the state; contact your local university for more information. Helpful web sites are the University of California system site, http://www.ucop.edu, and the California State University system site, http://www.calstate.edu.

North

Certificate in School Finance Management or School Personnel Management
California State University, Fresno

The Certificate in School Finance Management is designed for persons who are responsible for the management of finances and non-instructional services necessary for the orderly operation of a school system.

The Certificate in School Personnel Management is designed for persons who specialize in personnel management and related functions in school systems.

Each Certificate Program consists of five courses (15 units) plus three units earned by attending pre-approved workshops or seminars offered by CASBO, ACSA, or School Services of California

Courses offered include:

Computer Applications in School Administration Internship
School Finance Management
School Leadership
School Management
School Personnel Management

Date: Ongoing
Location: CSU, Fresno
Contact:

Anne Snell
Institute for School Finance and Personnel Management
School of Education and Human Development
California State University, Fresno
5005 N. Maple Avenue, M/S 201
Fresno, CA 93740-8025
(209) 278-0256

School Business Management Certificate Program,
Sonoma State University

Courses offered include:

Computer Applications in School Business Management
Facilities Planning and Property Management
Introduction to School Business Management
Payroll and Personnel
Practicum in School Business Management
Purchasing and Auxiliary Programs
Risk Management,
School District Accounting and Auditing
School District Budget Development and Administration
The Contemporary School Business Manager

Dates: Ongoing
Locations: Various
Contact:

Carol Tremmel, Program Manager
Sonoma State University
Extended Education
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-2394

South

Certificate in School Business Management
California State University, Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton's Certificate Program in School Business Management provides specialized preparation for aspiring leaders in education. Courses in the 24-unit program reflect general skills and specific functions of school business management, capped by a practicum designed to demonstrate what has been gained in classroom study. The instructors are practitioners with successful experience as school business managers.

Courses offered include:

Facilities Planning and Property Management in School Systems
Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation in School Systems
Practicum in School Business Management
Purchasing, Food Services, Civic Center Activities in School Systems
Risk Management in School Systems
School Business Information Systems
School Business Management
School District Accounting and Auditing
School District Budget Development and Administration
The Contemporary School Business Manager

Dates: Ongoing
Location: Cal State Fullerton
Contact:

Lee Bentley, Ph., D.
CSU, Fullerton
University Extended Education, T-14
P.O. Box 6870
Fullerton, CA 92634-6870
Tel: (714) 278-2611
Email: lbentley@fullerton.edu
Websiite Address: http://www.fullerton.edu

 

School Business Management Certificate Program
California State University, San Bernardino

This 26-unit certificate program provides a balance of theory and practice for school personnel and others who would like to enter the field of school business management. It focuses on improving knowledge and skills in school business and finance, as well as providing unique opportunities for networking. Designed with working professionals in mind, courses are offered on Saturdays and the program can be completed in less than one year.

Courses include:

Classified Personnel Administration
Contemporary School Business Management
Legal Aspects of Education
School Accounts and Related Functions
Purchasing, Warehousing, and Inventory
Facilities Planning and Construction
Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation
School Finance and Budgeting

Dates: Ongoing
Location: California State University, San Bernardino
Contact:

Dennis Robertson
Office of Extended Education
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-5976
E-mail: denrob@wiley.csusb.edu

Certificate Program in School Business Administration
San Diego State University

Courses offered include:

Introduction to School Business Administration
Risk Management
School Construction and Property Management
Budget Development and Administration
Maintenance, Operations and Transportation
Civic Center, Food Services and Purchasing
The Chief School Business Official
Accounting and Auditing for School Districts
Management Information Systems
Field Work in School Business Administration

Dates: Ongoing
Location: San Diego State University
Contact:

College of Extended Studies
5250 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1920
(619) 594-5821 Fax (619) 594-8566
Website Address: http://rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/extstd/extstudies.htm

Certificate in Educational Facilities Planning
University of California, Riverside

Courses offered include:

Alternative Methods for Accommodating Growth
Construction and Project Planning
Demographics and Long-Range Planning
Financing School Construction
Introduction to Educational Facility Planning
Involvement of Public Agencies in School Planning
Management, Leadership and Public Relation Strategies
Organization Involvement in the Planning Process
Schools for the Year 2001 - Matching Design to the Curriculum
Site Selection and Design

Dates: Ongoing
Location: University of California, Riverside
Contact:

Dr. Sue Steele
University of California, Riverside
Education Extension
1200 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507-4596
(909) 787-4361 Ext. 1665

Certificate in Conflict Resolution for Educational Environments
University of California, Riverside

The following courses are offered:

Conflict Resolution, Part I-Origins & Theories
Conflict Resolution, Part II-Techniques
Conflict Resolution: Applications in Educational Environments
Cultural Diversity
Peer leaders and Helpers in Schools and Community Programs
Strategies for Teaching Students from Diverse Backgrounds
Youth in At-Risk Situations

Dates: Ongoing
Location: UC Riverside Campus
Contact:

University of California, Riverside
Dr. Margi Wild
Education Extension
1200 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 95207-4596
(909) 787-4105, ext. 1660