User Name
and Password:
You must use a user
name and password after the first week of class. Without these
words you will not be able to access the course materials.
The format of your username and password are clearly posted on the main page
of your course. If you still need assistance with your username and password
please go to this page and read the instructions:
http://www.bcconline.com/orient/password.htm, to receive further
assistance.
In the box below
please explain your understanding of user names and passwords, including how
you expect to receive your user name and password for this class:
Instructor:
Camille Graff
Phone:
760-757-2870
E-mail:
cgraff@bcconline.com
Online Office Hours:
I will be online
Monday, 12:00pm-1:00pm to help you and immediately respond to questions or
concerns. You can email or call me at this time for an immediate response. You
can also email or call at any other time during the
semester, but the response time may be 24 hours. Please only call me between 9 am and 7 pm.
Units: 3
units lecture
In the box below type, your
understanding of regular effective contact and why it is needed in an on-line
course:
Required Texts:
Okun, B.F. (2000) Effective helping: Interviewing and
counseling techniques. (6th Ed.) Pacific Grove, CA Brooks/Cole ISBN:
0-534-51384-0
Small, J. S. (1989) Becoming naturally therapeutic. New York: Bantam
Books
ISBN: 0-553-34800-0
Students must order their textbooks directly from the
Barstow campus bookstore. Call 760-252-2411, ext. 7262 to order.
In the box below type, I have the textbooks for PSYC/SOCI 15 or I will have it by the end of the first week of class.
Email Updates
One of the primary
methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of
extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system.
The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will
be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to
provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The
information will also be used to send emails to the students from the
college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will
consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online
courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys,
which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the
California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use
this information to advertise any products and will not share student email
addresses with any other organization.
In the box below type the following information:
As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address
is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can
seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I
consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the
college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is
revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon
submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my
email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is
available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact
760-252-2411 x7700 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any
difficulties when attempting to change my email address.
Course Description:
A survey of the guidance process,
communication, function of counseling, and various counseling theories.
Introduction to the whole guidance process. Integrated approach to basic helping
skills utilizing theory, practice, and case application. Development of skills
needed to establish effective helping relationships. Degree Applicable. CSU.
Prerequisites & Corequisites:
None
Course Objectives: The
course will enable the student to:
1. Discuss general counseling model for
effective helping
2. Describe and contrast the various approaches
used in the helping profession.
3. Define a helping relationship and
counseling in concrete terms.
4. Describe and discuss ways to develop
effective helping relationships.
5. Increase understanding and awareness about
individual preferences, strengths, and weaknesses and how they effect helping
relationships.
6. Explain the five major steps of the
relationship stage.
7. Discuss ethical considerations relating to
the helping profession.
8. Describe the major helping strategies and
the six steps of the strategy phase.
9. Explain crisis intervention
10. Discuss major theories of helping
11. Identify and discuss major issues
affecting the helping profession
12. Identify and discuss some major trends of
counseling and the use of the internet in a counseling mode.
In the box below type the one objective
that interests you the most from the list above and one reason why you took
this class.
Course content:
Topics
and subtopics include the following:
1.
Foundations of Counseling
a. A historical perspective
b. Professional, ethical and legal issues
2.
Counseling Theories and Techniques
a. Human development theories
b. Counseling theories
c. Assessment: tools and processes
d. Counseling outreach: prevention and intervention
3. The
Counseling Process
a. The effective counselor
b. Individual counseling
c. Family and Marriage counseling
d. Group counseling
e. Career counseling
f. Substance abuse counseling
g. Counseling in a pluralistic world
h. Counseling older adults
4.
Counseling Practice
a. Elementary school
b. Secondary school
c. College and University
d. Community Counseling
Benchmark
Learning Outcomes:
After
successful completion of this course students will have competencies in the
following areas:
1.
Discuss general counseling model for effective helping demonstrated through
exams.
2. Describe and contrast the various approaches used in the helping
profession demonstrated through assignments.
3. Define counseling in concrete terms demonstrated through quizzes.
4. Describe and discuss ways to develop effective helping relationships
demonstrated through assignments and discussions.
5. Increase understanding and awareness about individual preferences,
strengths, and weaknesses and how they affect helping relationships
demonstrated through assignments, discussions, and exams.
6. Explain the five major steps of the relationship stage demonstrated
through assignments.
7. Discuss ethical considerations relating to the helping profession
demonstrated through discussions.
8. Describe the major helping strategies and the six steps of the strategy
phase demonstrated through assignments, discussions, and exams.
9. Explain crisis intervention demonstrated through exams.
10. Discuss major theories of helping demonstrated through assignments,
discussions, and exams.
11. Identify and discuss major issues affecting the helping profession
demonstrated through assignments, discussions, and exams.
12. Identify and discuss some major trends of counseling and the use of the
internet in a counseling mode demonstrated through assignments and
discussions.
Office Hours
The instructor will spend a minimum of one
hour per week online for an office hour. Students can expect immediate
response from the instructor at this time. The use of an instant messenger
program is recommended.
Methods of Instruction
Instruction will take place through lectures
via web-pages and class discussions through online discussion groups.
Critical Thinking:
Critical thinking shall be demonstrated by
the following:
1. Appropriate participation in class
discussions and assigned materials related to course content. You must post an
answer to the discussion question weekly, and also reply to two other students
about their answer to the discussion. (Points will be deducted for
inappropriate, rude, or derogatory comments or incomplete answers).
2. Written work (essays, reports, exams, weekly
assignments, critical thinking exercises, research)
Methods of Instruction:
1. Examinations and quizzes which may be
essay, fill-in, short answer, true/false, matching, multiple-choice, or
other types or a combination of any of these formats.
2. Written assignments, reports, quizzes,
discussions, journals, and class exercises will be executed with proper grammar in
accordance with standards expected at Barstow College. (See Grading
Criteria for specific format.) Peer tutors are available at no cost to
students for proofreading and assistance in the construction of required
work, and general writing guidelines are included in this syllabus.
I
encourage you to store/save all work. Sometimes assignments can be lost through
the internet if not properly submitted. If you save your work, you will be
able to resubmit it should the need arise.
3. Participation is evaluated through online
discussion postings. Your responses should include material from the text,
lectures, or other sources. When you quote directly from a source, you must
cite that source using APA format. Discussion questions and responses are to be posted by
12:00 am (midnight) on Sunday. In addition to posting an answer
to the discussion question, you are also required to post at least two
responses to other students’ postings, either agreeing with the comments or
expressing an alternate opinion. Postings should be
about two full paragraphs and responses should be about a paragraph.
When posting your answer and your responses to other
students’ answers, be sure to use correct grammar, punctuation and syntax.
Remember that you are communicating with others, and correct English usage
is critical because you are expecting others to understand what you are
saying. It would be wise to type out your answer/response, spell and grammar
check, then proofread once more before posting. Improper grammar,
punctuation, and/or syntax will reduce your grade.
The discussions are designed to help you clarify your
thinking and compare your opinions to those of others. Any opinion,
backed by solid research, lends itself to a stronger position. In your
discussions, opinions and thoughts that are backed by solid references will
be rewarded with higher grades. Postings that are incomplete in length or
content will not receive full credit.
Also be aware that derogatory comments, bad language, and
rudeness will not be tolerated. Disagreement is fine (and, in fact,
encouraged, as this is how learning occurs), as long as it is done with
respect and tact. Postings which are derogatory in nature will be
immediately removed and your grade will be significantly decreased.
One last caution - be sure that you have read and understand
terms from the book and the lectures. You will not be able to answer the
questions correctly if you have not.
Evaluation
Assignment of Points:
1. Weekly Assignments- 90 points (10 points each)
2. Journal- 80 points (10 points each)
2. Discussion Postings- 160 points (20 points each)
3. Quizzes- 20 points (10 points each)
4. Midterm Exam- 75 points
5. Final Exam- 125 points
Total possible points=550 points
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-70%
F 59% or below
Exams:
Quizzes:
Quizzes are listed in the class schedule. They
will be at the end of the lecture for the week. Questions may consist of
multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay, or critical thinking
exercises. You may use your book or your notes on the quizzes.
Exams:
Exams will be given during the week listed in the
course outline. Exams cover the chapters listed in the course outline. They are
not comprehensive; however, they do cover chapters and lectures, which may have been covered
in the quizzes. Questions may consist of multiple choice, true/false, matching,
short answer, and/or essay/critical thinking exercises. The midterm exam will be
available online. The final exam is proctored
and will be available at BCC main campus, the
Fort Irwin office, or at an approved site. (Please email me
the proctor form from the homepage of the course with an alternate proctor BY THE THIRD WEEK OF
CLASS if you cannot take
the exam at BCC or Fort Irwin. Proctors may be librarians, military educational
officers, college professors, professional proctors (such as our lab aides) or
clergy).
Writing Assignments
Weekly assignments and discussions are due by
midnight on Sunday of
the week they are due. Assignments should be submitted using the form at the end of
the lecture. Discussions should be posted on the discussion board using your
real name as the subject. College level writing is required. For the discussions
and assignments, you must
use your own words. If you want to back-up your statements with information from
the book or lecture, please quote appropriately and cite the source in APA
format. Backing up your writing assignments with research will result in a
higher grade on assignments and discussions. If the discussion or assignment asks for one paragraph, a paragraph is
about 100 words, or 5-7 well-developed sentences. Points will be deducted if
discussions or assignments are not
the appropriate length.
For this class you will be required to submit a
journal entry each week. Increasing self-awareness is a key objective in
education. Journals will have specific topics you can respond to and can include
your feelings, thoughts, observations, actions or some combination. Journal
entries should be about two paragraphs or two hundred words.
All work must be submitted according to the
schedule. This course is not meant for you to work at your own pace. Please do
not submit or post your work ahead of the outline on the course schedule.
Standards For Written Work And Behavior:
Written assignments, exams, quizzes, and class
discussions will be executed and/or performed in accordance with standards
expected at Barstow College. Points will be deducted for incorrect spelling
and improper grammar, and also for inappropriate, rude, or derogatory
comments. Assignments and discussions will be graded using the
requirements from Grading Criteria. Please review the "Comments" section as
you proofread your work before you submit it. The student
is encouraged to store all work on a floppy disk.
In the box below type, I
understand and agree to abide by the methods of evaluation stated above.
Orientation Information
There will be an orientation, which is available
online. First time ONLINE students are urged to enroll in COMP 84. You must also
fill out the interactive syllabus prior to starting the class materials. Failure
to fill out a syllabus
for this class will result in your failing the class, as you will not be able to
access the course materials after week one!
Grading Criteria:
The following general criteria will be used in
evaluating all work. Additionally, specific criteria for each assignment will be
given.
A. Grades: Clearly stands out as excellent
performance. Has unusually sharp insight into material; initiates thoughtful
questions. Sees various sides of an issue. Articulates well and writes logically
and clearly. Integrates ideas previously learned from this and other
disciplines; anticipates next steps in progression of ideas. Shows outstanding
ability to apply theories to practical applications.
B. Grades: Grasps subject matter at a level
considered to be good to very good. Is an active listener and participant in
class discussion. Speaks and writes well. Accomplishes more than the minimum
requirements. Work in and out of class is of high quality though rarely
outstanding. Shows improvement throughout semester in combining theories with
practical applications.
C. Grades: Demonstrates a satisfactory
comprehension of the subject matter. Accomplishes the minimum requirements and
communicates orally and in writing at an acceptable level for a college student.
Has a general understanding of all basic concepts.
D. Grades: Minimal comprehension of subject
matter. Accomplishes less than the minimum requirements for the course. Work
that is completed is below a level acceptable for a college course. Is unable to
demonstrate general understanding of basic concepts.
F. Grade: Few or no requirements for course were
met. Work is unacceptable for college level. Does not demonstrate comprehension
of subject matter or understanding of course concepts.
In the box below type, I
understand the methods of grading and agree to abide by them.
Attendance and Participation Policy
v Students are expected to attend and
ACTIVELY participate in all classes. "Attendance" at an online class is taken
through weekly discussion questions. Active participation is
especially crucial because it is through active participation that course
information is learned and retained. If you miss a discussion for the week,
you will be marked absent for the week.
v Students are expected to have read all
material prior to the due date to incorporate the material into assignments
and discussions.
The instructor's responsibility is to clarify, emphasize, give
examples, put the topics into context, lead class discussions, and bring in
additional related material to support and supplement the assigned reading.
Tests may include questions over material from the assigned reading that was
not covered in class. It is the student's responsibility to inquire when
something is unclear in the texts or lectures.
v It is the student’s responsibility to drop
a class, not the instructor’s. If the student does not drop, but remains on
the class roll, a grade of FW will result.
v Late work-Assignments are due on the date
indicated in the syllabus or by the instructor. However, because unexpected
situations do occasionally arise, you may hand in some work up to two days late.
You will receive a reduction of 20%. After two days, no late
work will be accepted. Late work must be received by Tuesday by midnight. Credit
will not be given for late discussion postings, late quizzes, or late exams
unless prior arrangements have been made.
v Lack of participation, disruptive behavior,
or derogatory, rude, or offensive comments will result in a significantly
lower grade.
v Emergencies will be dealt with on a case-by-case
basis. You must send an email to the instructor explaining the emergency.
Documentation/verification may be required.
Type in the box below, I understand and agree
to abide by the attendance and participation policy stated above.
Academic Honesty:
Plagiarism is claiming as your own a paper,
report, article, outline, or speech which, in whole or in part was prepared by
someone other than yourself. Material quoted from readings MUST be noted
according to the report writing style followed (APA, in this case). The scope
of academic honesty is two-fold:
1. You must do your own work. Papers, quizzes,
tests, etc. MUST be your own work in your own words. I realize that some are
concerned with "English writing ability" and want someone else to "check" the
work. Put everything in your own words FIRST, then, if you desire, have
someone proofread for you. Proofreading involves checking for errors, not
re-writing sentences and paragraphs. If revisions are needed for clarity, then
YOU make those revisions; don’t let your proofreader do it.
2. When "borrowing" ideas from another source -
ALWAYS, ALWAYS give credit; even on a test. You cannot have too many citations
in a paragraph/paper - especially a "research" paper, because you are
"researching" from other sources. If you have information that you did not
research yourself, or that did not come directly from your head (ie. If you
were "inspired" by something you read or saw), you MUST cite the reference.
Claiming work as your own that is not yours is plagiarism. Plagiarism will
result in failure of an assignment or discussion and may result in failure of
the course.
Online Courses:
Please
note that online courses are available for the convenience of students with
varying needs. These courses are neither easier nor less time-consuming than a
normal "in-class" course, just more flexible. While they allow the
student to "attend class" (so-to-speak) at the student’s
convenience, they still require self-motivation and time-management on the
part of the student. Also, because this online course is a 9-week course, it
is more concentrated than a typical 18-week course, in or out of the
classroom. Students should expect online courses to take as much time and
dedication as in-class courses, and should plan their schedules accordingly.
Student options for special accommodations:
If you need assistance with special accommodations, please discuss this with the
instructor or SPS Director).
Disability Statement:
If you have a disability
which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Disability
Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office to arrange any reasonable
accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility
of the student to initiate these procedures. The DSPS department can be
contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7224 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing
dsps@bcconline.com.
In the box below type: I understand that if I have or suspect I
have a disability I can contact the DSPS program at the number or email address
listed above and request reasonable accommodations. Further I realize it is my
responsibility to contact the DSPS department.
