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HMS 100.501 – Foundations in Human Sciences Spring 2012 Instructor: Michelle Jones, M.Ed Course Time: Online Office: Human Sciences Annex. Rm. 130 Course Location: PCOE Annex 123 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: MW: 1:00 – 3:00 Office # 936-468-2483 TR: 9:30 – 11:30 Prerequisites: None F: by appointment Credits: 3 credit hours Additional times available by appointment. Note: Self Discipline is a requirement for students in an online course. An online course is NOT easier than a face-to-face course and may actually require more time than a traditional classroom experience. Students in an online class are expected to have the maturity and self-discipline to do well. Please contact me early if you have any personal issues that affect your participation. Please email me through this course only for a faster reply at all times. DO NOT wait until the last minute to do an assignment and then tell me you have computer problems. The grade you get is the grade you earned! Note: If you are ever experiencing technical difficulties, please contact OIT at 936/468-1919. I. Course Description: Introduction to human sciences professions, knowledge base and concepts in human sciences, and related career opportunities. II. Intended Learning Outcomes/Goals/Objectives: The Conceptual Framework and the Vision, Mission, and Goals of the James I. Perkins College of Education describe a shared vision and purpose for the SFASU College of Education. It provides coherence for our curriculum, clinical experiences, and assessments. It is linked to the University vision and values, and describes bow those values translate into knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the College of Education. It is this philosophy and vision that helps to distinguish our graduates from those of other institutions. This course supports the vision, mission, and core values of the College of Education whose mission is to prepare competent, successful, caring and enthusiastic professionals dedicated to responsible service, leadership and continued professional intellectual development. In the College of Education at Stephen F. Austin State University, we value and are committed to: - Academic excellence through critical, reflective, and creative thinking - Life-long learning - Collaborative and shared decision making - Openness to new ideas, culturally diverse people and innovation and change - Integrity, responsibility, diligence, and ethical behavior, and - Service that enriches the community Program Learning Outcomes: 1. The student will display the professional dispositions (academic excellence, life-long learning, collaboration, openness, integrity, and service) relative to the field of Human Sciences. 2. The student will exhibit the professional behavior (strong communication skills, a professional image, a good work ethic and adequate preparation for employment in his/her specific discipline) expected in the field of Human Sciences Learning 3. The student will demonstrate competence in his/her specific discipline using oral and written forms. Student Learning Outcomes: After successful completion of this class, the student will have the opportunity to: 1. Develop a knowledge base in Human Sciences. 2. Cultivate an understanding of concepts related to family and child development, resource management, food, nutrition, and dietetics, fashion merchandising, interior design, hospitality administration, and family and consumer sciences.

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HMS 100.501 – Foundations in Human Sciences Spring 2012

Instructor: Michelle Jones, M.Ed Course Time: Online Office: Human Sciences Annex. Rm. 130 Course Location: PCOE Annex 123 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: MW: 1:00 – 3:00 Office # 936-468-2483 TR: 9:30 – 11:30 Prerequisites: None F: by appointment Credits: 3 credit hours Additional times available by appointment.

Note: Self Discipline is a requirement for students in an online course. An online course is NOT easier than a face-to-face course and may actually require more time than a traditional classroom experience. Students in an online class are expected to have the maturity and self-discipline to do well. Please contact me early if you have any personal issues that affect your participation. Please email me through this course only for a faster reply at all times. DO NOT wait until the last minute to do an assignment and then tell me you have computer problems. The grade you get is the grade you earned!

Note: If you are ever experiencing technical difficulties, please contact OIT at 936/468-1919.

I. Course Description: Introduction to human sciences professions, knowledge base and concepts in human sciences, and related career opportunities. II. Intended Learning Outcomes/Goals/Objectives: The Conceptual Framework and the Vision, Mission, and Goals of the James I. Perkins College of Education describe a shared vision and purpose for the SFASU College of Education. It provides coherence for our curriculum, clinical experiences, and assessments. It is linked to the University vision and values, and describes bow those values translate into knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the College of Education. It is this philosophy and vision that helps to distinguish our graduates from those of other institutions. This course supports the vision, mission, and core values of the College of Education whose mission is to prepare competent, successful, caring and enthusiastic professionals dedicated to responsible service, leadership and continued professional intellectual development. In the College of Education at Stephen F. Austin State University, we value and are committed to:

- Academic excellence through critical, reflective, and creative thinking - Life-long learning - Collaborative and shared decision making - Openness to new ideas, culturally diverse people and innovation and change - Integrity, responsibility, diligence, and ethical behavior, and - Service that enriches the community

Program Learning Outcomes: 1. The student will display the professional dispositions (academic excellence, life-long learning, collaboration, openness, integrity, and service) relative to the field of Human Sciences. 2. The student will exhibit the professional behavior (strong communication skills, a professional image, a good work ethic and adequate preparation for employment in his/her specific discipline) expected in the field of Human Sciences Learning 3. The student will demonstrate competence in his/her specific discipline using oral and written forms. Student Learning Outcomes: After successful completion of this class, the student will have the opportunity to: 1. Develop a knowledge base in Human Sciences.

2. Cultivate an understanding of concepts related to family and child development, resource management, food, nutrition, and dietetics, fashion merchandising, interior design, hospitality administration, and family and consumer sciences.

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3. Recognize career opportunities in Human Sciences. 4. Develop an understanding of the standards expected for presentations, writing assignments, and class participation in Human Sciences. 5. Discuss and become aware of current and future trends that impact work and the near environment. 6. Identify the Body of Knowledge components, and demonstrate that students can convey the synergistic, integrative nature of the Family and Consumer Sciences profession with its focus on the interrelationships among individuals, families, consumers, and communities as taught in human systems theory and life course development.

Course Content: 1. Knowledge concepts and common body of knowledge for careers and professional issues related to and a part of the following areas:

a. Child and family development b. Resource Management c. Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics d. Fashion Merchandising e. Interior Design/Interior Merchandising f. Family and Consumer Sciences g. Hospitality

2. Integration of the issues and trends impacting all of the professionals and careers in Human Sciences Professions III. Course Assignments, Activities, and Instructional Strategies, use of Technology: Modules: Module One – History of Human Sciences 50 pts Module Two – Professional Writing in Human Sciences 50 pts Module Three – Influence of Human Sciences on Family 50 pts Module Four – Public Policy 50 pts Module Five – Self Assessment 50 pts Module Six – Ethics 50 pts Additional Assignments: Interview Assignment 100 pts Exams: Midterm 100 pts Final 100 pts Total: 600 pts.

All assignments must be submitted through Blackboard to receive credit for the assignment. Instructional strategies /Use of technology include: web based lectures, websites, internet assignments/research, and word processing. Should error occur in the posting of grades, you have one week to notify the instructor for the correction to be made. All modules (except Module 2) contain an assignment and a discussion. In these modules, the assignments aer worth 30 points and discussions are worth 20 points (totaling 50pts). IV. Evaluation and Assessment (Grading): A – 90% and above A – 600 - 540 B – 89 – 80% B – 539 - 480 C – 79 – 70% C – 479 - 420 D – 69 – 60% D – 419 - 360 F – 59% and below F – 359 & below

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V. Tentative Course Outline/Calendar: (This syllabus is subject to change. All changes will be announced on the homepage or through Blackboard email. It is your responsibility to note them). Assignment due dates are in purple. Do not wait until the deadline to submit your assignment. Modules will open at 8:00 am (Monday) and close at 11:30 pm (Sunday) on the following dates:

Open - Close Module & Assignments Jan 18 – Jan 29 Getting Started/Module One-History of Human Sciences

Assignment: ‘Who I Am’ Personal Essay – Due by 01/29 @ 11:30 pm Jan 30 – Feb 12 Module Two-Professional Writing in Human Sciences

Assignment: Peer Reviewed Journal – Due by 02/12 @ 11:30 pm Feb 13 – Feb 26 Three-Influence of Human Sciences on the Family

Assignment: EcoMap – Due by 02/26 @ 11:30 pm Feb 27 – Mar 04 Midterm Exam Mar 05 – Mar 25 Module Four-Public Policy

Assignment: Public Policy – Due by 03/25 @ 11:30 pm Mar 12 – Mar 16 Spring Break!!!! Mar 19 – April 08 Module Five-Self Assessment

Assignment: Self Assessment – Due by 04/08 @ 11:30 pm April 16 – April 29 Module Six-Ethics

Assignment: Ethics: Personal Honor Code – Due by 04/29 @ 11:30 pm April 30 – May 4 Dead Week!!! May 7 – May 9 Final Exam (closes at 5:00 pm on Wednesday) VI. Readings (required): Kato, S. (2008). Foundations of family and consumer sciences. Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc. (recommended) Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Ed.) (2009). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. VII. Course Evaluations: "Near the conclusion of each semester, students in the James I. Perkins College of Education electronically evaluate courses taken within the COE. Evaluation data is used for a variety of important purposes including: 1. Course and program improvement, planning, and accreditation; 2. Instruction evaluation purposes; 3. Making decisions on faculty tenure, promotion, pay, and retention. As you evaluate this course, please be thoughtful, thorough, and accurate in completing the evaluation. Please know that the COE faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and continued improvement. Therefore, your response is critical. In the James I. Perkins College of Education, the course evaluation process has been simplified and is completed electronically through MySFA. Although the instructor will be able to view the names of students who complete the survey, all ratings and comments are confidential and anonymous, and will not be available to the instructor until after final grades are posted. VIII. Student Ethics and Other Policy Information: 1. Attendance: Attendance is critical in this course for success. Students are expected to log- in on a regular basis and to participate in discussions. Any student having a PLANNED ABSENCE for an SFA University function MUST NOTIFY the professor IN WRITING (e-mail) prior to the absence. This note may be accompanied by an official, signed SFA memo stating the necessity of the absence. Notes not accompanied by such a memo will be verified on the web page for the Registrar's Office that documents the absence of students for University related functions. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements for missed time before the absence occurs. Please contact me through the email system provided in this course.

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All assignments must be submitted through the online course. Assignments must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. You will be notified when grades are posted; if an error occurs in posting your grade you will have one week to notify the instructor. It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades. 2. Class participation: Class participation is extremely important. You must log in on a regular basis and complete the activities prior to the due date. Do not wait until the deadline to submit an assignment. If you do, this will result in your assignment showing as MISSED and will result in a Zero for the assignment. Once a module closes it will not be reopened at a later date. For testing purposes, it is suggested that you print or save all documents located in the modules. I repeat; modules will not be reopened!!! 3. Class Correspondence: It is your responsibility to check your emails on a regular basis. I would highly suggest that you check your emails on a daily basis. If changes in due dates, assignments or grading scale occur you will be notified through your Blackboard email account. If you have a question regarding an assignment, please email the instructor in a timely fashion. Do not wait until two days before (or after) the due date to ask a question. Any emails sent after 12:00 pm on Fridays will not be answered until the following Monday. It is your responsibility to make sure that questions arrive in a timely manner. 4. Students with Disabilities-To obtain disability related accommodations and /or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Human Services Building, Room 325, (936)468-3004 or online at http://www.sfasu.edu/disabilityservices/index.htm as early as possible in the semester. Once verified, ODS will notify the course instructor and outline the accommodation and/or auxiliary aids to be provided. 5. Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is a responsibility of all university faculty and students. Faculty members promote academic integrity in multiple ways including instruction on the components of academic honesty, as well as abiding by university policy on penalties for cheating and plagiarism. 6. Definition of Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes but is not limited to (1) using or attempting to use unauthorized materials to aid in achieving a better grade on a component of a class; (2) the falsification or invention of any information, including citations, on an assigned exercise; and/or (3) helping or attempting to help another in an act of cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own. Examples of plagiarism are (1) submitting an assignment as if it were one's own work that has been purchased or otherwise obtained from an Internet source or another source; and (2) incorporating the words or ideas of an author into one's paper without giving the author due credit. Please read the complete policy at http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/academic_integrity.asp 7. Withheld Grades Semester Grades Policy (A-54): Ordinarily, at the discretion of the instructor of record and with the approval of the academic chair/director, a grade of WH will be assigned only if the student cannot complete the course work because of unavoidable circumstances. Students must complete the work within one calendar year from the end of the semester in which they receive a WH, or the grade automatically becomes and F. If students register for the same course in future terms the WH will automatically become an F and will be counted as a repeated course for the purpose of computing the grade point average. 8. Acceptable Student Behavior: Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor's ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (see the Student Conduct Code, policy D-34.1). Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who disrupt the learning environment may be asked to leave class and may be subject to judicial, academic or other penalties. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including electronic,

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classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The instructor shall have full discretion over what behavior is appropriate/inappropriate in the classroom. Students who do not attend class regularly or who perform poorly on class projects/exams may be referred to the Early Alert Program. This program provides students with recommendations for resources or other assistance that is available to help SFA students succeed. IX. Other Relevant Course Information: Disclaimer: This syllabus represents a "best" plan for this course; however, plans can change when circumstances necessitate change. Any changes to this syllabus will be announced to the class in a timely manner. Your feedback is greatly appreciated to aid in the development of this class for future semesters.