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IIRP Graduate School
531 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
(610) 807-9221 | Email

Graduate Course Schedule

Registration is open for Summer 2012.

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Summer 2012

Courses start at various times during the term. You may register anytime until classes start, but space is limited. (A late registration fee may apply.) We encourage you to register well in advance, as classes require some reading before they begin. You may order books through our online IIRP Bookstore. When registration is complete, you will gain online access to additional readings and other course information.

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Summer 2012 Course Offerings
Registration for Summer 2012 begins 03/01/2012.

Core Curriculum

FN 500 Basic Restorative Practices (3 credit)
Prerequisite: None.
This course examines the fundamental principles of restorative practices. Issues critical to the development of restorative practices 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 with responsive circles. The course explores philosophy, theories, practices, models and skills of restorative practices as they apply to families and communities, with a special emphasis on restorative conferencing and family conferencing and the informal applications of those processes. Students will assess the role of human emotion, especially shame, in social relationships. Students will complete 12 hours of coursework online.
 
Course FN 500.11: Those who have already attended the "Introduction to Restorative Practices", "Using Circles Effectively," Facilitating Restorative Conferences," or " Family Engagement and Empowerment," professional development days should contact the Registrar directly to enroll at 610-807-9221.
 
500.01   Constitution High School   Mon Jun/25/2012, Tue Jun/26/2012, Wed Jun/27/2012, Thu Jun/28/2012.
500.02   IIRP Bethlehem Campus   Mon Jul/09/2012, Tue Jul/10/2012, Wed Jul/11/2012, Thu Jul/12/2012.
500.11   N/A (See details)   Tue Jul/17/2012.

FN 515 Restorative Leadership Development: Authority with Grace (3 credit)
Prerequisite: None.

An intensive group experience, this course will immerse students in a culture of restorative practices in class.  The course will emphasize leadership and self-assessment of both personal and professional styles and growth in restorative practices. Students will also learn to facilitate and implement a professional learning group. Students will complete 12 hours of course work online.
515.01   IIRP Bethlehem Campus   Mon Jul/16/2012, Tue Jul/17/2012, Wed Jul/18/2012, Thu Jul/19/2012.

FN 535 Restorative Responses to Grief, Trauma and Adversity (3 credit)
Prerequisite: None.

This course explores a variety of disciplines to provide a deeper understanding and application of restorative practices. It uses group processes, emotional dynamics, and empowerment strategies to address a wide continuum of harm. Students will complete 12 hours of coursework online.

Note: People have been exposed to various levels of trauma in their lives. This course considers the use of restorative practices in cases of grief, trauma or adversity. We advise students to consider establishing an emotional support system for themselves while taking this course.
535.01   IIRP Bethlehem Campus   Mon Jul/23/2012, Tue Jul/24/2012, Wed Jul/25/2012, Thu Jul/26/2012.

Foundation Courses

FN 540 Restorative Practices: Symposia and Conferences (3 credit)
Prerequisite: None.

In this course students gain credits based on participation and engagement at an IIRP restorative practices conference, symposium or seminar. They supplement this direct experience with related readings, writing assignments and online discussions. Students actively evaluate, discuss and critique presentations using restorative practices principles. Students will complete 20 hours of coursework online after attending the IIRP International Conference Aug 1-3.

Non-matriculated students: Be advised if you later choose to matriculate, this course counts as an elective.

 
540.01   IIRP Bethlehem Campus   Wed Aug/01/2012, Thu Aug/02/2012, Fri Aug/03/2012.

Restorative Practices and Youth Counseling Curriculum

YC 620 Restorative Practice in Communication and Intervention (3 credit)
Prerequisite: FN 500.
This course focuses on the basic communication process, problem management and intervention counseling with youth.  The restorative strategies highlight life space crisis interventions to manage and provide counseling responses in creating reclaiming environments for troubled youth. Students will complete 12 hours of course work online.
620.01   IIRP Bethlehem Campus   Sat Jul/07/2012, Sun Jul/08/2012, Sat Jul/14/2012, Sun Jul/15/2012.

Restorative Practices and Education Curriculum

ED 641 Issues and Innovations for Restorative Education (3 credit)
Prerequisite: FN 500.
In this course students will investigate, assess, and apply findings about various issues and innovations taking place in our contemporary world of education.  Special attention will be given to our families of today and how our families are a factor in the educational process and how educators can and should address the needs of the learners coming from a variety of families. Students will complete 12 hours of course work online.
641.01   IIRP Bethlehem Campus   Sat Jul/21/2012, Sun Jul/22/2012, Sat Jul/28/2012, Sun Jul/29/2012.