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View Course Offerings:
Summer 2009
Courses begin at various times throughout the term. Students are encouraged to register well in advance of scheduled courses.
For one credit courses, the registration deadline is 1:00 pm on the Monday prior to the course start date, except for Summer Term. For three credit courses, the registration deadline is 1:00 pm on the Monday that is two weeks prior to the course start date, except for Summer Term. As courses are held on weekdays as well as weekends, the registration deadlines for the Summer Term are one week prior and two weeks prior to the course start date, respectively. A $50 Registration and Materials Fee is charged per course and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment should be made before classes begin.
Students who choose to register after the deadline will pay the Late Registration and Materials Fee of $75 that is non-refundable and non-transferable. The student will also pay Federal Express shipping charges for the course materials or arrange to pick up the course materials during regular business hours at the IIRP office in Bethlehem. Registration deadlines exist so that students can receive materials with ample time to prepare for class. Registrations may be accepted up to the beginning of classes, but availability cannot be assured.
Register for graduate courses here.
Registration is open for Summer 2009.
Scholarship information here.
The courses will include an initial 3-credit course, which may be taken as three separate 1-credit courses, on Basic Restorative Processes. Please note that the first of these 1-credit courses, YC/ED 501: Basic Restorative Processes—Introduction, is a prerequisite for all other courses. All other courses are 3-credit courses.
Our courses are useful, stimulating and participatory, addressing all types of learning styles and employing readings, lecture, reflection, videos, role-play, group discussion, small-group exercises and case study.
The IIRP is a Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 Approved Provider and a New Jersey Department of Education Professional Development Provider
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Summer 2009 Course Offerings
Registration for Summer 2009 begins 03/01/2009. |
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Core Curriculum |
YC/ED 501: Basic Restorative Processes—Introduction (1 credit)
Prerequisite: None. |
| This course will examine the fundamental principles underpinning the practice of restorative processes. Issues critical to the development of restorative processes such as models of human interaction, theories of behavior and current research will be considered. Special attention will be given to understanding the restorative circle and its application, both proactive and reactive. |
| 501.01 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sat Jun/27/2009, Sun Jun/28/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
| 501.02 |
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Woodlyn Center 1307 |
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Mon Jun/29/2009, Tue Jun/30/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
| 501.03 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Wed Jul/08/2009, Thu Jul/09/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
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YC/ED 502: Basic Restorative Processes—Restorative Conferencing (1 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 . |
| This course will explore philosophy, theories, practices, models and skills of formal and informal conferencing as well as the development of conferencing around the world. Students will explore and assess the role of human emotions in social relationships and human psychology. From this course students will acquire the basic skills for facilitating a scripted conference based on the original Australian model. Students will evaluate the role of shame in restorative practices. |
| 502.01 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sat Jul/11/2009, Sun Jul/12/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
| 502.02 |
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Woodlyn Center 1307 |
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Mon Jul/13/2009, Tue Jul/14/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
| 502.03 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Wed Jul/22/2009, Thu Jul/23/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
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YC/ED 503: Basic Restorative Processes—Family Group Decision Making (1 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 . |
| This course examines the history, philosophy, theory and practice of the family group decision-making (FGDM) process that originated as family group conferencing (FGC) in New Zealand. Students will explore how it can be used with children, youth and families facing crisis. They will address the related issue of empowerment within a context of professional and governmental authority. |
| 503.01 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sat Jul/25/2009, Sun Jul/26/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
| 503.02 |
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Woodlyn Center 1307 |
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Mon Jul/27/2009, Tue Jul/28/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
| 503.03 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Wed Aug/05/2009, Thu Aug/06/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
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YC/ED 530: Foundations of Restorative Practices (3 credit) (formerly YC/ED 504)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 . |
This course offers two major areas of study: first, the exploration from a variety of disciplines that provide a deeper understanding of Restorative Practices; and second, an overview of applications of restorative practices using group processes, emotional dynamics and empowerment practices ranging from everyday living to serious offenses.
Note: People have been exposed to various levels of trauma in their lives. This course considers the use of restorative practices in cases of murder, domestic violence and sexual abuse. We advise students to consider establishing an emotional support system for themselves while taking this course. |
| 530.01 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Tue Jun/30/2009, Tue Jul/07/2009, Tue Jul/14/2009, Tue Jul/21/2009, Tue Jul/28/2009, Tue Aug/04/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
| 530.02 |
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Woodlyn Center 1307 |
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Tue Jul/07/2009, Wed Jul/08/2009, Wed Jul/15/2009, Wed Jul/22/2009, Wed Jul/29/2009, Wed Aug/05/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
| 530.03 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Fri Jul/10/2009, Sat Jul/11/2009, Sat Jul/18/2009, Sat Jul/25/2009, Sat Aug/01/2009, Sat Aug/08/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
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Restorative Practices and Youth Counseling Curriculum |
YC 610: Seminar: Youth Counseling Evaluation and Research (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 , YC/ED 502 , YC/ED 503 , YC/ED 530 (formerly YC/ED 504). |
| This course is designed as an exploration of behavioral research related to youth counseling. Approaches, methods and techniques of research and information literacy are explored through tailored readings, directed group discussions, and class presentations. Students will complete a brief literature review of selected topic of their choice. Students will learn to manipulate research data and conduct statistical analysis using predefined problem sets in Microsoft Excel. |
| 610.01 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sun Jun/28/2009, Sun Jul/12/2009, Sun Jul/19/2009, Sun Jul/26/2009, Sun Aug/02/2009, Sun Aug/09/2009. |
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YC 650: Alcohol and Other Drugs: Working with Abuse and Addiction (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 , YC/ED 502 , YC/ED 503 , YC/ED 530 (formerly YC/ED 504). |
| This course provides an introduction to the field of addiction. Students will explore prevention, intervention, and treatment models that have been the foundation of the field. In addition, students will explore emerging models that reflect a restorative approach, including the use of solution and strength based models and theories. |
| 650.01 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sat Jun/27/2009, Sat Jul/11/2009, Sat Jul/18/2009, Sat Jul/25/2009, Sat Aug/01/2009, Sat Aug/08/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
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Restorative Practices and Education Curriculum |
ED 611: Seminar: Education Evaluation and Research (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 , YC/ED 502 , YC/ED 503 , YC/ED 530 (formerly YC/ED 504). |
| This course is designed as an exploration of behavioral research related to education. Approaches, methods and techniques of research and information literacy are explored through tailored readings, directed group discussions, and class presentations. Students will complete a brief literature review of selected topic of their choice. Students will learn to manipulate research data and conduct statistical analysis using predefined problem sets in Microsoft Excel. |
| 611.01 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sun Jun/28/2009, Sun Jul/12/2009, Sun Jul/19/2009, Sun Jul/26/2009, Sun Aug/02/2009, Sun Aug/09/2009. |
(PCB approved) |
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ED 651: Educating Individuals with Special Needs (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 , YC/ED 502 , YC/ED 503 , YC/ED 530 (formerly YC/ED 504). |
| This course is designed to enable working teachers to better understand and respond to the wide range of learning, developmental, and behavioral patterns present in almost every school classroom. Challenging and disturbing student behavior will be examined, along with an array of community building and restorative techniques. |
| 651.01 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Mon Jun/29/2009, Mon Jul/06/2009, Mon Jul/13/2009, Mon Jul/20/2009, Mon Jul/27/2009, Mon Aug/03/2009. |
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Credits and Course Hours
With the exception of three 1-credit courses in Basic Restorative Processes, all the other IIRP graduate courses earn 3 credit hours and consist of 45 hours of class time, including final examinations.
Currently IIRP offers classes only on a whole-day basis—from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including lunch and other breaks. They are offered primarily on weekends, but also on weekdays in the summer. The courses are participatory, stimulating and relevant. They address many learning styles by employing a variety of engaging approaches including readings, lecture, reflection, videos, role-play, group discussion, small-group exercises, problem solving and case study.
The whole-day classes are designed to keep things moving. They also minimize the time and travel cost of commuting to and from campus by consolidating classes into larger units of instruction. Whole-day classes are cost-effective for those students commuting substantial distances.
As a new institution, IIRP is especially open to adjusting the configuration of its course hours based on feedback from its students. We will survey our students in an effort to match their needs and preferences in upcoming terms. |
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