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- Creator:
- Craven, Lauren
- Description:
- The purpose of this thesis project is to create a reference guide that school counselors in the Los Angeles area can utilize to better understand eating disorders. The information will include specific types of eating disorders, as well as their symptoms and warning signs. Also mentioned, is how the school counselor can play a role in the life of a student who has an eating disorder. In addition to this project being a reference guide, there is also a short listing of referrals which includes support services for those who are suffering from an eating disorder.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Education
- Creator:
- Nunez, Annette
- Description:
- This study investigated that the use of Floor time in a social-emotional skills group, would increase the emotional development of the group, and increase the spontaneous initiations within the group. The social skills group consisted of four children age three, diagnosed with autism. The group met for one hour a week, for eight weeks. During this time, the Floor time protocol was implemented. A pre-test and post-test video was taken of the children without any facilitation, to measure the emotional development and the total number of initiations within the group. Results indicate there was a significant amount of improvement. The group increased in their overall social-emotional developmental level, as well as their capacity to initiate more social interactions.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Education
- Creator:
- Ruiz, Linda
- Description:
- Mexican-American immigrants have been key figures in one of the greatest migration occurrences in the United States. This population makes contributions to the culture, financial system, and employment industry of the United States. They are an ongoing influx of positive attributes and support to the wellbeing of the United States. Mexican-American immigrants are faced with various challenges as they take part in the employment arena. The career issues they encounter such as being expected to work in the secondary labor market, having minimal knowledge of their work environment, and limited employment experience affects their career paths. The purpose of this project is to assist Mexican-American immigrants with their career issues and have them learn through a career developmental process. The career development program will consist of eight weekly sessions that include one individualized session and seven group sessions. The program is geared to assist them through a career exploration process, to become knowledgeable of the world of work, to develop appropriate career decisions techniques, and make effective career plans. The program features experiential learning activities focused around John Holland's theory of types and Donald Super's life-span theory. It also provides them knowledge of employment information necessary to succeed in the labor market.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Education
- Creator:
- Azar, Viki
- Description:
- The licensing requirements for a marriage and family therapist include the completion of 3,000 supervised hours combined as a trainee and an intern. While in a qualifying master's degree program, the student trainee is required to locate and secure a traineeship site where those hours can begin to accrue. It is difficult to find a training placement that satisfies the requirements set forth both by the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); this is an important factor to consider in obtaining a placement. This project was designed as a fieldwork placement guide that provides a concise overview of each agency listed, including pertinent information relating to supervisor experience, number of supervision hours offered, clientele, CACREP familiarity, etc., which have all proven to be important aspects to consider when deciding on the placement of choice.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Education
- Creator:
- Villanueva-Jonsson, Lisa
- Description:
- The purpose of this handbook is to provide an in-depth look at specific labor laws which can protect the employee, allow the employee treatment options and provide resources to help start the recovery process. Fear of losing one's job often inhibits telling an employer about a substance abuse problem. As a result, many employees are unaware of the assistance they may obtain to help maintain their employment. This handbook is created so that individuals struggling with substance abuse problems may become better aware of their rights and options in the workplace. It will attempt to answer many questions and guide the employee to the steps toward recovery. It is written for an employee who may not be familiar with the labor laws that help enable this process. It is to provide basic steps so that the employee's job is protected.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Education
- Creator:
- Steinberg, Jennifer Lynn
- Description:
- When therapists begin their careers, they often experience high levels of anxiety about their ability to grow into effective therapists. This anxiety often leads to self-doubt, which sometimes causes new therapists to leave the counseling field. While this anxiety is present in most new therapists of all ages, there are special considerations that add to the anxiety felt by those who begin their careers under the age of 30. This project consists of a short book, whose purpose is to normalize these feelings and provide some suggestions to the reader about how these feelings can be mitigated. It is the hope of the author that by normalizing the emotional process involved in becoming a young, new therapist, readers will come to recognize this phenomenon as part of a process rather than a sign that they should consider a different career.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Education
7. Applying the social learning approach to assist community college students in making career choices
- Creator:
- Ligon, Kathryn Leong
- Description:
- This thesis documents the results from a study of the application of the social learning approach to assist community college students in making career choices. The research project was conducted in two "Freshman Seminar" classes during the spring 2006 semester at a large, urban, diverse community college. Using test-intervention-retest methodology, the instruments that were used to assess the students were the Self-Directed Search and the Career Beliefs Inventory. The Self-Directed Search was administered once to the study group. The method was to apply an intervention designed to help students in the study group engage in career exploration activities. The method of control was to administer the Career Beliefs Inventory to students in two other classes typically taken by other first year students, but not take the Self-Directed Search assessment or participate in structured career exploration activities within that class. The analysis of the results of the Career Beliefs Inventory was conducted. Results of the post-test mean scores of the study group indicated that the intervention had a positive impact in the following subscales of the Career Beliefs Inventory: Peer Equality, Career Path Flexibility, Job Experimentation, Relocation, Learning Job Skills, and Overcoming Obstacles. It is important to note that the study was a controlled experiment and was not statistically valid because there was an insufficient sample size.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Education
- Creator:
- Bleifer, Jessica L.
- Description:
- Despite a record number of students enrolled in four-year universities, the college-culture created in high schools is not working for everyone. Statistics show that although 84% of seniors plan on getting a 2- or 4-year degree, only 41.3% of high school graduates ages 30-34 possess a college degree (Krei & Rosenbaum, 2001). Many students are pushed to attend college despite their differing interests or plans, and have been deemed "the forgotten half' because of the lack of attention they receive from educators (Krei & Rosenbaum, 2001 ). These students would benefit if alternative career and technical educational options were made more readily available within the current system. Unfortunately, most school counselors lack the information and resources to help them. The purpose ofthis project is to create a website for California high school students that supplements the lack of career counseling in schools and provides students with the tools and information to discover their prepare for successful careers, no matter what path they choose.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Education
- Creator:
- Ickovitz, Jason Howard
- Description:
- The purpose of this graduate project is to create a comprehensive handbook that can also be posted as a website in a user friendly format for MFT graduate students in the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling at CSUN. This project is designed to reduce the difficulties of graduate students who are trying to figure out the different school requirements. The accessibility of information in one location will save time and help graduate students complete the program in an efficient manner. The project will provide students with an introduction to the program, departmental requirements, general information (e.g., coursework, faculty, Council of Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Professional), and will help new students deal with personal concerns. The project will also provide information about: (a) professional organizations, b) workshops, c) insurance, d) faculty, e) conduct expectations and f) fieldwork. Results from the literature revealed that the graduate students' experience involves stress and strain. Students are continuously managing their academic requirements, personal life, limited financial support and the unexpected changes. For incoming graduate students, one of the first challenges is the transition from their previous academic or work environment. During this period the institution can help implement the new student into the culture by providing an overview of the requirements and policies of the program. The research has shown that students need a clear understanding of what graduate school entails and the sacrifices they will need to make in order to complete a program. A specialized CSUN MFT student handbook/website can help aid these new students as they assimilate to the culture of CSUN MFT department.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Education
- Creator:
- Fisher, Frank
- Description:
- The Inventory Control System as outlined in this paper is an effort to provide information and guidelines that may help a community college administration establish an equipment inventory system. The methods presented have been developed from concepts, definitions, objectives, and data requirements as they pertain to Los Angeles Valley College. Most aspects of the system are based upon proven methodology as it has been presented in available literature, and by observing on-going equipment inventory systems in neighboring universities and community college district. The growth of the community colleges has been rapid, and little time could be devoted to maintaining record control of equipment. This report should provide the basic information needed to get an equipment inventory system implemented at the school district, college, or university level. The basic goal of the Inventory Control System is to furnish college administration with a management tool that will help them realize better utilization of equipment, reduce loss, and to lower equipment costs. In part, the information is given in rather broad terms to provide the reader with an opportunity for evaluation of several options. Other sections are more detailed and set up in a manner compatible with the immediate needs of Los Angeles Valley College.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Education