Instructor Information:

Instructor's Name: Mrs. Emily Garrison

Instructor's Email Address: edebruhl@barstow.edu

Subject line: Include your name and class (Career Planning) in the subject line so that I know the email is from you, a registered student in this class.  With so many viruses/spam, this is crucial.

If your name and class are not in the subject line, I may mistake your message for spam and delete it.

I answer emails several times per week, but generally not on weekends or holidays.

If you do not receive a reply within two business days, I did not get your message. Please re-send.

Technical Help:

For help with course content, contact Ms. Ulivarri

For help with technical issues (computer problems, entering data or software problems), use the following contact information:

• Telephone: 760-252-2411, extension 7319
• E-mail: nolson@bcconline.com
• E-mail: akegyulics@bcconline.com

ON-LINE INSTRUCTIONS:

YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS SYLLABUS IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE COURSE!

It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes!! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.

(Include your full name as registered in the body of the email and state the name of your class on the subject line.)

It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ or by calling (760)252-2411 x7236 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment go to http://www.barstow.edu/online_students.html and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.

By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette and to post to the discussions.

When emailing your instructoredebruhl@barstow.edu include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson No. or the words: problem, question or comment.  Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded.

You must explain the problem in the subject line, i.e., PSYC 5, Research Problem. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read.

If your problem is technical, i.e., posting to the discussion board or a web related issue, email the webmaster@bcconline.com.  If your problem is content, i.e. regarding the material in the course or grading, email me: edebruhl@barstow.edu

Remember, emails on the weekends are not answered, so two business days response time does not include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Of course you may email on the weekend and if time is available, you may receive an answer.

If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on Monday through Thursday you can expect a response within two business days.

Assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period. Receiving graded assignments or answers to your questions before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies that quickly in the future.

Online classes are NOT conducted via instantaneous transmission. Just as I am giving you a Seven day period to complete your work, I am to be given seven days to reply to your assignments. In addition, the above stated timelines apply to ALL students and ALL responses to your questions and concerns.

I appreciate your understanding of the above stated timelines and will respond to ALL questions and concerns about this class within the timeframes stated above.

A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the instructor’s announcement area. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made. Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area. Should you have a concern with your class please email me your question. It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered. Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class.

At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by logging into their account. A step by step tutorial is available at www.barstow.edu/register. Instructors will respond to student requests for a breakdown of their final grade after the official student grade for the course has been posted in the student registration system. Requests for a final grade during the two business days instructors have to submit final grades for classes will be delayed until after the official grade is posted on the student registration system.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

The Career Fitness Program – Exercising Your Options (11^th edition)

Authors: Diane Sukiennik, William Bendat, and Lisa Raufman

Note: The 10^th edition of the textbook is acceptable, but the 11^th is preferred

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.

Course Information:

Title 5 Category: Associate Degree Applicable

Certificate Applicable: No

Units 3

Delivery Method: Lecture and Online

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

Development of tools to assess the skills, interests, values and motivation needed to make career decisions. Includes decision making, educational planning and college survival. May be used to meet Orientation requirement for graduation.

PREREQUISITES: None

COREQUISITES: None

RECOMMENDED PREPARATION: None

Instructor Drop Date:

You must submit the syllabus and participate in Discussion 1 during the first week of this course. Otherwise, I will drop you from the course. The specific instructor drop date is given on the course home page.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to explain key concepts, principles, theories and generalizations of psychology as related to career and life planning

Students will be able to analyze and critically evaluate different ideas, arguments and point of views associated with career and life planning

Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to articulate positions orally and in writing.

Course Objectives

1. Students will be able to demonstrate skills in working with others as a member of a team.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use and find resources for answering questions and solving problems.
3. Define various career perspectives and theorists regarding work/career development and relevant influences.
4. Describe the difference between jobs and careers.
5. Describe the rational approach to career development.
6. Differentiate between needs, wants, and values in reference to career decisions.
7. Research the influence of cultural / societal / roles / status and expectations regarding: a. the world of work. b. Implications of trends and statistics of the economy on the world of work. c. The implications of trends and statistics on the experience of work and changing conditions for women and minorities.
8. Identify personal influences on work including: a. Personality, interests, skills/abilities, multiple intelligences, values
9. Discuss various models of decision-making styles.
10. Identify and relate short term/intermediate and long term career goals.
11. Define and give examples of the relationship of a personal work philosophy, values and work ethics on career selection.
12. Differentiate between the traditional and nontraditional job hunt.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1 Assignments:

• Read textbook chapters 1 and 2
• Read Lesson 1
• Participate in Discussion 1

Lesson 2 Assignments:

• Read textbook chapter and 4
• Read Lesson 2
• Participate in Discussion 2

Lesson 3 Assignments:

• Read textbook chapters 3 and 5
• Read Lesson 3
• Participate in Discussions 3 and 4

Lesson 4 Assignments:

• Read textbook chapters 6 and 7
• Read Lesson 4
• Participate in Discussion 5

Lesson 5 Assignments:

• Read textbook chapter 8
• Read Lesson 5
• Participate in Discussion 6

Lesson 6 Assignments:

• Read textbook chapter 9
• Read Lesson 6
• Participate in Discussion 7

Lesson 7 Assignments:

• Read textbook chapter 10
• Read Lesson 7
• Participate in Discussion 8

Lesson 8 Assignments:

• Read textbook chapter 12
• Read Lesson 8
• Participate in Discussion 9

Lesson 9 Assignments:

• Review textbook chapters 1-12
• Review lessons 1-8
• Career Portfolio Assignment

Comprehensive Final Exam:

• Take the Comprehensive Final Exam (Covers the entire course, Lessons 1 - 8)
• The Final Exam is proctored or taken at the College Computer Commons (check for hours of operation/do not attend late in the day)
• The Final Exam is closed book, but I have developed a Final Exam Review sheet that you can fill out and bring with you.

Grading Scale:

Assignment	Number of Assignments	Points Possible	Total Points Possible
Discussions	9	10	90
Final	1	90	90
Career Portfolio (last discussion)	1	20	20
Total Points Possible			200

 

Grade	Percentage
A	90 - 100%
B	80 - 89%
C	70 - 79%
D	60 - 69%
F	0 - 59%

Personal Computer Disclaimer and Recommended Software

The college cannot be held responsible for personal student computers. The college strongly recommends all students have appropriate protection on their computers, including a firewall, ad and spyware blocking software, and an anti-virus program. Students can research free versions of software at http://www.cnet.com and after doing diligent research and determining which software will work the best with their unique system, can download the software at CNet's sister site, http://www.download.com. The college is not responsible for any software downloaded from any site as the college makes no specific recommendation for the student's choice of computer protection.

Academic Honesty

Academic Standards & Ethics:

All assignments must be the student's own, original work.

Plagiarism or other unethical behavior will result in a zero on the assignment. 　

• Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will not be tolerated and suspected cases will be reported and could result in suspension or expulsion.　
• Plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional use of the ideas or words of another person, published writing, or of any other information taken from the internet, book, magazine, or another person without properly citing the original source.　
• Plagiarism is not properly or fully citing words or ideas taken directly or paraphrased from an outside source, turning in work that has been written by another person or even being given excessive assistance on assignments.　
• Also, ideas that are "borrowed" from people, internet, or textbooks must be cited.　
• Academic Honesty is expected from all students at Barstow College. Dishonesty in the classroom or the laboratory, cheating, plagiarism or knowingly furnishing false information to the College are all grounds for discipline.

Sexual Harassment/Title IX:

Barstow Community College upholds a zero tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. If you, or someone you know, have experienced discrimination or harassment, including sexual assault, domestic and dating violence or stalking, you are encouraged to promptly contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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Disability Statement:　

Accessibility Coordination Center and Educational Support Services ACCESS: Barstow Community College provides a variety of services through the ACCESS office in an effort to equalize educational opportunities for students with disabilities as they move toward their educational or vocational goals. If you have a disability documented by a physician or other appropriate professional and are in need of accommodations please contact ACCESS at (760) 252-2411 x7225 or email ACCESS@barstow.edu. Once accepted into the ACCESS program accommodations can be arranged that will best suit your needs based on your disability and classroom/study requirements. Please be sure to allow at least two weeks to arrange appropriate classroom or testing accommodations.

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