St. Petersburg CollegeHuman Services Program

HUS1480 HIV/AIDS and Drug Crisis2017-2018 Session III Summer term 0545

  2 Credit Hours

Instructor:      Kimberly Moldt, MA, LMHC, LMFT, CAPPhone:            727.341.3736E-Mail:           Please email me within the MyCourses class mailOffice Hours: by appointment only at SP-SA Gibbs campusCommunications: Please communicate with me via email within this specific course. This will ensure more efficient and timely response. I will respond to you within 24 hours, Monday Through Friday.If you have an emergency, please call the Human Services Program Director, Cheryl Kerr at 341-3736 or email: kerr.cheryl@spcollege.edu.  Dr. Kerr will get your urgent message to me.

Course Description:Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course serves to increase the knowledge, awareness and skills of HIV/AIDS for potential and current Human Service professionals, other professionals in related fields and interested individuals in the community regarding the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in relation to the drug culture. The course provides an overview of HIV/AIDS pathology, clinical manifestations and treatment, including the psychosocial management of HIV/AIDS in the substance abusing and recovering population. Students learn about local and national agencies to enhance their ability to refer appropriately 32 contact hours.Major Learning Outcomes:1.   The student will demonstrate an understanding of the Human  Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)        and the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome  (AIDS)2.   The student will understand the testing and reporting procedures.3.   The student will understand the pre and post testing counseling techniques with at-risk and        human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive individuals.4.   The student will understand the present Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)        regulations and ethical        considerations in working with at-risk and HIV positive  individuals.5.   The student will demonstrate an understanding of treatment issues common to at risk and HIV        positive individuals.6.   The Student will become familiar with the dangers and the concerns of Hepatitis C **

Course Objectives Stated in Performance Terms:1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the HIV and AIDS by:a. relating major incidents in the history of the virusb. listing the means by which the virus can be contractedc. differentiating between AIDS facts and mythsd. differentiating between AIDS-Related Complex (ARC) and AIDS

2. The student will understand the testing and reporting procedures by:a. listing the steps in testing procedures.b. listing the steps in reporting procedures.

3. The student will understand the pre and post testing counseling techniques with at-risk and HIV positive individuals by:a. role playing counselor/client in the pre and post test situations.b. discussing counseling strategies of pre and post testing.c. listing behaviors and characteristics of high risk individuals.

4. The student will understand the present Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) regulations and ethical considerations in working with at-risk and HIV positive individuals by:a.   listing DCF regulations concerning confidentiality, counseling and testing referrals.b.   discussing personal ethics in regard to working with at-risk and HIV positive individuals.

5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of treatment issues common to at-risk and HIV positive individuals by:a.  classifying at-risk individuals.b.  explaining the significance of denial in the high risk and HIV positive individual.c.  examining the importance of support networks to HIV positive individuals.d.  describing fears other clients may experience in group and residential modalities in dealing with      individuals with  HIV positive results.e.  discussing conflicts HIV positive individuals face concerning a drug-free lifestyle.

6. The Student will become familiar with the dangers and the concerns of Hepatitis C

Textbook:  No textbook required for this course. All resources in the Lessons.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory! Instructors must verify that students are in attendance at least once each week during the first two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn. Students must attend each class in its entirety and attendance will be taken in each

class.  Attendance is online for this course, which means completed work by deadline. All work must be completed to remain in the course. Zeros are unacceptable. It is the student’s responsibility to remain in contact with the instructor in extenuating circumstances.

Grades and Attendance: It is the student's responsibility to stay abreast of weekly assignments. It is suggested that students Review the Grades and Attendance section in the Start Here" section. Students must actively participate in class. At the 60% point of the semester a student will be considered “not participating” if any of the following situations arise:(1) The student has accumulated three (3) unexcused absences during the semester(2) The student has not properly participated in more than three weekly discussion forums(3) The student has not completed two (2) quizzes

Online Student Participation and Conduct GuidelinesOnline education requires sincere academic discipline. Frequent or daily participation is strongly encouraged. Because assignments are posted far in advance with ample time for completion, computer difficulties, internet connections, and software issues are unsatisfactory excuses for not having completed assignments on time. Late assignment will not be accepted for credit but must be completed. The practices of courtesy and respect that apply in the on-campus classroom also apply online. Any discriminatory, derogatory, or inappropriate comments are unacceptable and subject to the same disciplinary action applied in courses offered on campus.

Class participation that contributes to a positive grade is characterized by the following:a. Showing evidence of having completed the readings for the course;b. Incorporating ideas learned and the ideas shared by others to help contribute to “a fuller picture” of the concepts under discussion;c. Posing real-life questions or challenges that are launched from the discussions, and attempting to shape, or help shape “informed” conclusions.

The only valid excuses for not completing assignments on their due dates are:1. Death in the immediate family2. Military service3. Medical emergencies of you or immediate family with documentation

ZEROS ARE UNACCEPTABLE. ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED.

It is the student’s responsibility to remain in contact with the instructor in extenuating circumstances.

 You will also be required to respond to a Reaction Papers and Discussion Forums, and  unless otherwise noted, by Sunday at 11:55 pm. If you have not made your discussion post and responses to your peers, and your Reaction Paper on the time allotted you will be locked out and you will receive a zero for those assignments.

ASSIGNMENTS:Follow the due dates on the Course Calendar and lessons should reflect the quality and integrity of college level work·         There will be two (2) Quizzes·         There will be five (5) Discussion Forum assignments·         There will be four (4) Reaction Paper Assignments·         There will be one (1) Research Project

QUIZZES: For help with quizzes: Review the Quiz tutorial in the "Start Here" section

Start Here Quiz: Each student must complete the START HERE QUIZ "  in order to begin the course.  The "Start Here" quiz requires 100% for the entire course to open for your viewing·         There will be 2 Quizzes; they are worth a total of 200 points·         Students have a minimum of one (1) hour to complete each quiz of multiple-choice questions.

Important note: If a student does not take a quiz or exam on the date assigned they will automatically lose 15 points. Also 10 points will deducted for each missed LESSON that passes after the scheduled quiz or exam.

DISCUSSION FORUMS: For help: Review the DISCUSSION FORUM TUTORIAL “Start Here” section It is mandatory that you make a Discussion Forum post and complete responses to at least two (2) of your peers for each online class. Discussion Forums are considered attendance, therefore if you miss one you will have been absent from that class. All course Online discussions posts, unless otherwise noted, will be due by Sunday at 11:55pm of the day they are scheduled in the course calendar·                     There will five (5) Discussion Forums·                     Each Discussion Forum is worth 30 points·                     Each question response must consist of at least 150 words·                     Each peer response must consist of at least 50 words

*Review the Discussion Forum Rubrics for clarification of Discussion Forum grading.

Drop Box Reaction Papers: For help: Review the Dropbox Tutorial   in the “Start Here” sectionDrop Box Assignments:You will be required to respond to a Drop Box Reaction Paper unless otherwise noted, by Sunday at 11:55pm. If you have not uploaded your Reaction Paper on the time

allotted you will be locked out and you will receive a zero for that assignments1. There will be four (4) Drop Box Reaction Paper assignments Each Drop Box Assignment    is worth 20 points.    a) All Reaction Questions should be retrieved and submitted through the Assignment Drop Box.    b) Students should download the questions to their desktop or to a file.    c). Responses can be developed and then uploaded back into the Drop Box

d). Drop Box responses must consist of a minimum of 150 words for each question.    * Points will be deducted for grammar and spelling errors.    * Points will be deducted for lack of sufficient content, effort.    * Points will be deducted if the appropriate number of word content is not utilized.    * Utilize the grammar and spellcheckers in your software.   *Review the  REACTION PAPER RUBRICS  for clarification of  Drop Box Reaction Paper grading.

ACADEMIC HONESTYIt is your responsibility to be familiar with St. Petersburg College's Academic Honesty policies and the consequences of violations. There is no tolerance for any form of academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of "F" and the possibility of expulsion from the college. Note that copying/pasting published information without citing your sources, whether the information is from your textbook or the Internet is plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you slightly change the words from an outside source, the ideas are someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461.

Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior. http://www.spcollege.edu/academic honesty/Copyrighted material within this course, or posted on this course website, is used in compliance with United States Copyright Law. Under that law you may use the material for educational purposes related to the learning outcomes of this course. You may not further download, copy, alter, or distribute the material unless in accordance with copyright law or with permission of the copyright holder. For more information on copyright visit http://www.copyright.gov.

Plagiarism is a very serious offense. It is an academic crime in some colleges that can lead to failing a course and even being dismissed from school. Students are expected to respect and uphold the standards of honesty in submitting written work to instructors. Though occurring in many forms, plagiarism in essence involves the presentation of another person’s work as if it were the work of the presenter.

The following guidelines are presented by SPC: The attempt to represent the work of another, as it may be related to written or oral works, computer-based work, mode of creative expression (i.e., music media or the visual arts), as the product of one’s own thought, whether the other’s work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student. Any cheating or plagiarism will result in disciplinary action to be determined by the instructor based on the severity and nature of the offense. It is the student’s responsibility to review the online Student Code of Conduct , Student Expectations, and http://www.spcollege.edu/academic honesty/, and comply with them. 

 When a student submits oral or written work for credit that includes the words, ideas, or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references, and , if verbatim statements are included, through use of quotation marks as well. By placing one's name on work submitted for credit, the student certifies the originality of all work not otherwise identified by appropriate acknowledgments.

A student will avoid being charged with plagiarism if there is an acknowledgment of indebtedness. Use in-text citations in all work. Examples of plagiarism include:  

1. Quoting another person's actual words. 2.   Using another person's idea, opinion, or theory, even if it is completely paraphrased in one's own words. 3.   Drawing upon facts, statistics, or other illustrative materials – unless the information is common knowledge. 4.   Submitting a paper purchased from a term paper service as one's own work. 5.   Failing to accurately document information or wording obtained on the World Wide Web. 6.   Submitting anyone else's paper as one's own work.7.   Violating federal copyright laws, including unauthorized duplication and/or distribution of copyrighted material8.   Offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of materials, items or services of value to gain academic advantages for yourself.

More important information about plagiarism can be acquired by accessing the Avoiding plagiarism - The OWL at Purdue section under the Lessons Tab

Research Project: Research Project is worth a maximum of 50 points. Research Project is due on Lesson 8 due date (see calendar), 11:55pm. Each student is required to research information on the services available in their community (Pinellas, Hillsborough, etc.), for persons who are HIV positive or diagnosed with AIDS, and also

struggle with substance abuse issues. Choose one agency and respond to the following with a two to three page paper. Because there are a great many agencies that fulfill the requirements for this paper it is important that too many people do not do their papers on the same agencies.   Therefore I am allowing only three students to research the same agency. I have to be notified via class e-mail no later than week six (6) as to which agency you want to research.  If there are three people researching the same agency you must choose another agency.  

Your research must answer these questions in a two to three page paper.1 The name of organization or support group providing services2. Identify the patient population and describe the services provided3. Describe services that may or may not be provided for the patient’s family    a) examples: Family counseling? Financial support? Medication?4. Provide a list of fees that the agency charges for services5. Describe how the agency fees are assessed -(sliding scale, insurance coverage, free)

Grading Policy: There will be two exams, one agency research project, four drop box reaction papers, four discussion forums.Quiz 1 100 points        Discussion Forums (5) 150 points                  Participation                20 PointsQuiz 2 100 points        Reaction Papers       (4)   80 points                 Research Project         50 points

Grading Points:450 - 500 = A - 90% -100% = A400 - 449 = B - 80% - 89%  = B350 - 399 = C - 70% - 79%  = C300 - 349 = D - 60% - 69%  = D299 <     = F - 59%

For further information regarding this policy and other financial assistance policies we encourage you to visit our website at:www.spcollege.edu/getfunds  

It is the student’s responsibility to perform withdrawal procedures if a grade of “W” is desired, before 6/22/2018 (withdrawing from courses after this date will result in a “WF” grade).  Check your course calendar and http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/ for other important dates.

This syllabus is only a guide. This is a "Tentative Schedule" assignments and activities are subject to change at the instructor's discretion.  Pay close attention the the "Announcement Area" on the course Homepage every time you sign in. It is the student's responsibility to review it periodically for changes.  This syllabus is currently available in MyCourses for your convenience. Report any difficulty to: The SPC Student Technical Call Center at 727-341-4357 or via email: onlinehelp@spcollege.edu

This syllabus is subject to revision. You are responsible to attend each class and note any changes announced by instructor.  This syllabus is only a guide and may be changed during the course.  The schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.  

You are responsible to be aware of and make a note of any changes announced by the instructor.  Please attend all classes to stay informed of any changes.

 ** Please see assignments/due dates in the MYCOURSES calendar

 ** This course is not   a self-paced course.  It is the expectation that the class will work through each lesson together one week at a time. 

 ** To successfully complete a weekly lesson you must complete the assignment, post to the discussion forum, respond to one other student's post and complete the weekly journal assignment.

 ** Coursework is due by 11:55 pm on Sunday evenings unless otherwise noted in the calendar.  ALL COURSEWORK MUST BE COMPLETED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASS.

  ** Late work will not   be accepted.   Communicate with your instructor!

WEEK SUBJECT  ASSIGNMENT

1 Introduction: HIV/AIDSTerminology/ Syllabus

Complete Start Here Quiz

2

 

CONTINUED

Video/Readings/DiscussionCOMPLETEDrop Box 1 

Complete Discussion Forum 1

3 Etiology and Effect of HIV/AIDSVideo/Readings/Discussions

COMPLETE Drop Box 2

Discussion Forum 2

4CONTINUED

Video/Readings/Discussion

COMPLETEDrop Box 3

Discussion Forum 3 

5HIV/AIDS epidemic - Impact on society

Myths and Methods of TransmissionQuiz 1  This Week - Review

Review Study GuideEXAM 1

 

6CONTINUED

Video/Readings/Discussion

COMPLETEDrop Box 6

Discussion Forum 6 

 7 

Methods of PreventionIndividuals and Groups at Risk

COMPLETE

Drop Box 7

Discussion Forum 7

 8CONTINUED

Video/Readings/DiscussionResearch Paper Due July 9

 COMPLETEDrop Box 8

Discussion Forum 8

 9 HIV/AIDS and Relationship to Drug AbuseReview/VIDEO- "Life Support" Discussions

COMPLETEDrop Box 9

Discussion Forum 9 

 10 Review PowerPoint- "Why people take drugs"/Quiz 2

 Discussion Forum 10Review Study Guide

EXAM 2

 

 Grading Policy (taken from the Human Services Student Handbook)

For information on SPC's Grading System, please click on the following link:

http://www.spcollege.edu/catalog_academics/#GradingSystem

This link provides information regarding:  the grading system; special instructions for grades; grade point average, and incomplete grades and procedure).

 If you are an audit student, please contact the instructor early in the first week of the class.  For more information on auditing a course, please see the College BOT (Board of Trustees) Rule 6Hx23-4.20,   II.E

 ATTENDANCE:

If you are requesting an excused absence due to an emergency or extenuating circumstance you must submit the proper documentation to verify the reason for your absence.  The instructor must be notified as soon as possible, preferably

before missing the class.  The documentation must be faxed to the Human Services Program Director at:   727-444-6907.      

The Instructor has the discretion to determine if the excuse and documentation meet the criteria for an approved excused absence or an extension on an assignment. ZEROS are not acceptable under any circumstances and all coursework must be completed to remain in the class. Please communicate with your instructor.

 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:  Summer Semester May 14 – July 19, 2018 5/18/2018 – Last day to drop, receive a refund, or change to audit status, REGULAR 6/22/2018 – Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” – REGULAR 5/28/2018 – College Closed – Memorial Day7/04/2018 – College Closed – Independence Day 6/08/2018 - Deadline for Graduation Application (for name appear in the program) 7/21/2018 - Commencement ** See this link for other important Financial Aid Dates:http ://www.spcollege.edu/pages/dynamic.aspx?id=800  ** Refer to the course Calendar in MyCourses for due dates for all assignments.** Also refer to the SPC College Academic Calendar for important dates:http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/ ** Please see the Syllabus Addendum for more information: (link included as well as the entire content is copied and pasted below)     http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/ 

In the event that topics listed in this addendum also appear in your syllabus, please note that you should rely on the addendum information as this information is the most current.  

         How to Be A Successful StudentSUCCESS FACTORS Attending class is vital to your success, particularly the first few days of class as you are introduced to the requirements and topics you will be covering. Therefore the college limits when you can add classes. For online classes, you must be registered

the day before the first day of the semester or term. For classes held in the classroom, you can’t add a class if it has already met. You may drop a coursethrough Friday of the first day of class and be eligible for a refund although withdrawing may affect yourfinancial aid. If you are thinking of withdrawing, please speak with your instructor first and then a financial aid counselor – www.spcollege.edu/getfunds.Showing up is the first step in ensuring your academic success. Active participation is the next step – whether you are in a classroom or taking classes online. Each of your faculty will give details in the syllabus about their attendance policies. If you are going to miss a session, or be offline for any reason, please let your instructor know in advance. If you don’t attend during the first two weeks of a term you willautomatically be withdrawn from the class and this can cause serious problems if you receive financial aid. In fact, if you withdraw prior to completing 60% of a class and receive any form of federal financial aid (grants or loans) you will be required to repay a portion. So if you are thinking of withdrawing, please speak with your instructor or a financial aid counselor – www.spcollege.edu/getfunds.St. Petersburg College is supported by the state of Florida so it’s important for you to know the state rules that affect your academics. If you’ve completed a class with a grade of “C” or higher you can’t take that class again. This gives other students an opportunity to enroll in the classes they need. If you earned less than a “C”, you may repeat the course one time without a penalty but on the third attempt your costs will be higher. Make sure you talk to your advisor if you need to repeat a class. The third attempt will be the final attempt allowed and you can’t receive a grade of incomplete, withdrawn, or audit but must receive the letter grade earned.Your grade point average is used to determine financial aid eligibility, entrance into certain programs, and warnings, probation, and suspension. If you repeat a course, at SPC or another college, only the last attempt will be used in computing the grade-point average.The Office of Accessibility Services is available to assist you if you have a documented disability or think that you may have a disability. Please make an appointment with the Accessibility Coordinator on your campus or online. Registering with Accessibility Services is especially important if you are on campus and will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation. For contact information, please see the Accessibility Services website –/Accessibility/.

 STUDENT EXPECTATIONS It is important that all of your attention be focused on the content to be learned so when you are in class you shouldn’t be using your computer, cell phone, and tablet for casual use, only academic purposes. Any use of these devices (including texting) for

non-academic purposes draws your attention away from the course work and is therefore subject to disciplinary action.Whether you are taking a course online, blended, or in the classroom, you may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates online. The learning management system,MyCourses, will be used for this purpose and you should complete the Introduction to MyCourses so that you are comfortable with the system and can complete your assignments.Whether you are in an online class or a physical classroom, certain behaviors are expected when you communicate with your peers and your instructors. You need to contribute to a positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and their opportunity to learn. No one has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning process.Below are the traits of a successful student. These guidelines pertain whether your course is online or in the classroom.When communicating, you should always:

o    treat everyone with respect in every communicationo    use your professor’s proper title: Dr. or Prof., or if you are in doubt use Mr. or Ms.o    use clear and concise languageo    remember that college level communication should use correct grammar, whether written

or spoken. Avoid slang.o    use correct spelling and avoid texting abbreviationso    avoid using the caps lock feature as it can be interpreted as yelling onlineo    be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or

discussion post and, even when spoken, your message might be misunderstoodo    be cautious with personal information (both yours and others’)

When you send an email to your instructor, department chair, dean, or classmates, you should:

o    use a subject line that describes what you are writing abouto    avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open themo    be clear, concise, and courteouso    sign your message with your nameo    use your SPC email account to ensure delivery. Sometime emails from non-SPC

accounts are stopped by the spam filter and the recipient may not receive it.Your faculty member will include in the syllabus expectations for response times on email.When posting to a discussion board, you should:

o    write posts that are on-topic and within the scope of the course materialo    take your posts seriously; review and edit your posts before sendingo    be as brief as possible while still making a thorough commento    always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another sourceo    read all messages in a thread before replying

o    avoid repeating someone else’s post without adding something of your own to ito    avoid short, generic replies such as, “I agree.” You should include why you agree or add

to the previous pointo    always be respectful of others’ opinions, even when they differ from your owno    express any differing opinions in a respectful, non-critical wayo    not make personal or insulting remarkso    be open-minded

The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave a classroom or lab. The instructor may also delete posts or materials from an online or blended class and/or take disciplinary action if disruptive behavior continues. This ensures that all students in the class have an opportunity to learn.We expect you to be honest in all of your academic work. By enrolling at the College, you agree to obey all of the standards of academic honesty and integrityand you should understand that failing to observe the rules may result in academic and disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the College. As members of the College community, you also have an ethical obligation to report violations of the SPC academic honesty policies you may witness.The academic honesty policy is available online (/academichonesty/) and includes details on what is meant by:

o    Cheatingo    Briberyo    Misrepresentationo    Conspiracyo    Fabricationo    Collusiono    Duplicate submissionso    Academic misconducto    Improper calculator, computer or online use

Some of your courses may include online material that is protected by copyright. This means that the work is available for you to use in your studies but you can’t copy and share the materials (http://www.copyright.gov).It’s your responsibility to be academically honest in all of your work.

 SAFETY AND SECURITY We want to make sure that you are comfortable on campus and feel secure in your learning environment. The SPC campuses are very safe but you should be aware of your surroundings, just as you are anytime you are in a public space. In each classroom there is an Emergency Response Guide to help you during an emergency. It is also a good idea to be familiar with evacuation routes in buildings that you use frequently.If you have an emergency, dial 911 immediately. For information on campus safety and security policies, please call 727-791-2560. More information is also available on the Campus Safety website -/safety/.

The college website (/) is the best source of information in the event of an emergency. It’s possible for something like a hurricane to disrupt classes on campus; if this happens there are plans on how to help you continue your education. You should be comfortable using MyCourses as the learning management system will be key in communicating with faculty about course materials and assignments. Make sure you complete the Introduction to MyCourses so that you are familiar with sending and receiving emails, participating in discussion posts, navigating through course materials, and submitting assignments. It is important to be able to use MyCourses for learning activities if your campus is closed.Federal and state law requires a person designated as a “sexual predator or offender” to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then required to notify the college if the person attends, or is employed, by a college or university. You can find out more information by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or by visiting http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/. A list of sexual offenders or predators registered for classes at SPC is also available - /pages/pb_3col.aspx?pageid=6170#tab=5 

 STUDENT CONCERNS St. Petersburg College wants to make sure that you are able to receive prompt and fair resolutions to any concerns that you might have. If you feel that you have had a bad experience with a college employee, or you have a concern about college facilities, please bring it to our attention. Begin by speaking directly to the person responsible for the department; direct conflict resolution is an important skill to develop and usually brings about the best results. If you aren’t satisfied with the outcome, or are not comfortable approaching the person directly, you may submit the information using an online form –http://webapps.spcollege.edu/survey/13002/. If you’re not able to submit the form online yourself, feel free to ask a college employee to submit the form on your behalf.

 OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES:  COLLEGE CALENDAR -www.spcollege.edu/calendar/ M.M. BENNETT LIBRARIES -www.spcollege.edu/libraries/ CAREER SERVICES -www.spcollege.edu/careerservices/ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES -www.spcollege.edu/internationalstudents/ LEARNING SUPPORT COMMONS (Tutorial Services) - www.spcollege.edu/tutoring/ SPC VETERAN AFFAIRS -www.spcollege.edu/veterans/  

This syllabus is subject to revision. You are responsible to attend each class and note any changes announced by instructor.  This syllabus is only a guide and may be changed during the course.  The schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.   You are responsible to be aware of and make a note of any changes announced by the instructor.  Please attend all classes to stay informed of any changes.  ** Please see assignments/due dates in the MyCourses calendar  ** This course is not   a self-paced course.  It is the expectation that the class will work through each lesson together one week at a time.  ** To successfully complete a weekly lesson you must complete the assignment, post to the discussion forum, respond to one other student's post and complete the weekly journal assignment. ** Coursework is due by 11:55 pm on Sunday evenings unless otherwise noted in the calendar.   ** Late work will not   be accepted.  SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have thoroughly read the course syllabus and understand the requirements of this course, I have read the syllabus and carefully reviewed the course calendar. I have made note of the due dates for assignments and will check the calendar tab in the course if I need clarification regarding a due date. I understand that I must earn my grade in this course and that includes submitting quality and relevant responses regarding the lesson for the week. All submissions (whether in class or online) including discussion question posts, responses/feedback to classmates; reflection assignments, exams and quizzes must demonstrate that I have an understanding of the lesson content. I understand that I will receive the grade that I earn. I will keep in touch with my instructor throughout this course and will advise him/her on a timely basis if I have difficulties in this course. I have reviewed ALL sections of the syllabus.  In particular, I have reviewed and understand and will abide by the ATTENDANCE POLICY for the course. 

Now please go to the lessons tab and complete the brief survey "Syllabus Acknowledgement”