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North
American registration information contact: email
Nathan Lewin at nlewin@fielding.edu, or call 800.340.1099,
ext. 4015.
North
American program information contact: email
Dr. Jan Elliott, Program Co-Leader at janelliott@rogers.com, or Co-Leader Dr. Linda Blong at
lblong@mac.com.
Who
is this program for? Do I have to be a dialogue or public participation
practitioner? What kind of person would be accepted for this program?
This program is for mid-career professionals and practitioners
who seek additional skills and knowledge about a range of effective ways of engaging
that are more constructive. Public participation practitioners,
organization development consultants, public policy consultation
and communication officials, individuals working with communities,
groups and organizations to create more constructive conversation
and collaborative action all will benefit from this course.
The program requires graduate level skills in reading theory
and practice applications, as well as good skills in analytical
reflection and writing short papers. A bachelor’s degree
from an accredited institution is required.
Is the program geared more towards people who work in the public sector or the private sector? How relevant are these approaches to other countries and cultures?
The innovative approaches that the program covers can be
applied in various settings including the private sector, the
non-profit and government sector. Core faculty have also worked
with these approaches in a number of international settings and
other countries. Participants have come from several different cultures, countries and continents.
When
does the program start? When does it end?
The first module begins on-line August 15, 2008. All
students will be provided with on-line training and reading materials
required for the first module. A three and ½ day face-to-face
workshop will be October 5-8, 2008 in Austin, Texas. The program
ends with a three day closing workshop January 10-13, 2009, in
Santa Barbara, California.
What
is "distributed" learning?
Fielding Graduate University is world renowned for its
approach to distributed learning. It is an approach that does
not require a specific, physical location in order to facilitate
learning. Some of the characteristics of a distributed learning
environment include:
- The incorporation of technology, in-person, distance-oriented
and other interactive tools to support various learning styles.
- An emphasis on collaborative learning by peer and community
interaction.
- This program includes face-to-face sessions, on line learning,
phone dialogues with master scholar-practitioners, and the completion
of a capstone project.
When
you say that some of the training is on-line, is that like chat?
The on-line learning environment consists of information
on reading, assignments and your posted responses (like e-mail
responses). Responses are posted in a forum that provides opportunity
for replies and ongoing discussion. We refer to this as a "threaded
discussion" format. It does not involve live chat. You will
receive training in navigating the on-line environment by conference
call on or prior to the start date of August 15.
How
long is the program?
Nineteen weeks including the completion of a capstone
project. You will be provided with an electronic course pack of
readings in advance.
Do
I get academic credit for this program?
This program offers four (4) graduate-level academic units.
Who
is the accrediting body for Fielding?
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
What
will the program content cover?
Developing mastery involves building the skills, knowledge and intuitive sensibility that are needed to make wise choices about how to bring forms of dialogue, deliberation, and engagement into situations where they are most effective. This program will help you develop mastery by working with a scholar-practitioner model of reflective practice. An exceptional faculty of scholar-practitioners, who do real world work in diverse contexts and cultures, will support your learning and provide coaching for a culminating capstone project.
The program will help you learn about the field of dialogue and deliberation in conversation with those who are leading and shaping it; engage in structured, collaborative critical self-reflection focused on you as a practitioner; analyze specific situations and chose wisely what dialogic, deliberative or engagement process is most appropriate; understand how dialogic and deliberative processes work in some situations but not in others; develop diagnostic, design, and in-the-moment facilitation skills; explore conceptual and theoretical foundations of dialogic and deliberative practice.
It is unique in its attention to the continuum of dialogue and deliberation approaches within which to work and its emphasis on mastery through learning to diagnose situations and make distinctions among various ways of working; developing a range of skills relevant to dialogue and deliberation; and applying scholarship through reflective practice in order to better understand ourselves and the larger systems in which we work.
What
is the capstone project?
The capstone project reflects this program's scholar-practitioner
theme. Participants have an opportunity to put into practice what
they are learning about dialogue, deliberation and public engagement.
Many participants in the program will choose a project in their
own organization or community. The capstone project involves selecting
a mode of engagement that is well matched to the needs of a particular
community or organization, designing and carrying out that project.
Faculty will be available as coaches. In the final face-to-face
meeting, participants will present their projects and reflect
on how they worked, and their outcomes.
What if I can't attend
one of the face-to-face sessions?
We expect everyone to attend these workshops because they are so important
to your learning in the program. You will meet core faculty, be involved in skill-based training, and work on capstone projects together. (While we strongly recommend and encourage everyone to
attend these workshops, if this is a problem, please contact Dr. Jan Elliott, Program Co-Leader at janelliott@rogers.com, or Co-Leader Dr. Linda Blong at lblong@mac.com to see if we can figure out some accommodation.)
What
Knowledge Areas (KAs) is this certificate program eligible for?
This program will be eligible for various knowledge areas. For
HOD students, we encourage students to contract for KA credit.
We believe the capstone project can easily satisfy an applied,
and with whatever additional work a given faculty member might
require through a learning contract, the work could be shaped
into an overview or in-depth. You will need to negotiate with
individual faculty members for a specific contract.
How
much time will it take to complete my work each week?
We estimate you will need to spend 5 hours a week on course
readings, posting and your capstone project.
How
much does the program cost?
Early
registration by July 15, 2008
Professionals:
$3,490
Professional NCDD Members: $3,140
Fielding
Alumni: $2,792
Fielding Students: $2,792
Registration
after July 15, 2008
Professionals: $3,740
Professional NCDD Members: $3,390
Fielding
Alumni: $3,042
Fielding Students: $2,792
Am
I able to pay monthly or on other terms?
This option is currently unavailable for the program. The total
fee is due upon registration. The registration deadline is extended
to July 15, 2008. Final registration deadline is August 5, 2008.
Is
financial aid available?
Not from Fielding Graduate University for this program.
Students in our full time Master's and Doctoral programs are eligible
to apply for federal student aid.
Can
I apply for a scholarship for the program?
There are no scholarships available at this time.
What
is the cancellation policy for Certificate Programs?
If you cancel prior to the start date of your continuing
education program you will receive a refund for 100% of the registration
fee. If you withdraw from the program during the first two weeks
of the program you will receive a 75% refund of the registration
fee. No refunds will be made after the second week of the program.
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