ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
HUS 1013 SELF-ESTEEM IN HUMAN SERVICES
3 Credit Hours (ONLINE)
Instructor: Dawn Janusz
Phone:(727) 341-3767
Office Hours:By appointment / Contact meonline or by phone
COMMUNICATIONS:Pleasee-mail me within the online course.I will make every attempt to respond to your emails and phone calls the same day. I will be sure to respond within 48 hours.
Course Text:
Required: McKay, M., & Fanning, P. (2000). Self Esteem: A proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving, and maintaining your self-esteem (3rd ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. ISBN 1-55766-744-5
A. Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the study of self-esteem and is designed to help the student learn more about self and the process of taking responsibility for self. The course further promotes the growth of one’s self-esteem and self-worth through a proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving and maintaining self-esteem.
B. Major Learning Outcomes:
1. The student will understand and apply skills leading to the increased self-awareness and self-understanding.
2. The student will identify the three step process of personal growth as it relates to awareness, acceptance, and adjusting.
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of self through participation in various exercises (fantasy, self-disclosure, self-exploration) designed to raise one’s self-esteem.
4. The student will demonstrate skills leading to the ability to take responsibility for self.
5. The student will recognize the practice of irrational thinking and its impact.
6. The student will apply skills of accurate self-assessment.
7. The student will learn skills for effective goal setting and planning.
C. Course Objectives As Stated in Performance Terms:
1. The student will understand and apply skills leading to the increased self-awareness and self-understanding by:
a. recognizing the differences between perceiving, feeling and thinking.
b. becoming familiar with key concepts, to include, the Pathological Critic (the negative inner voice that attacks and judges you.)
c. recognizing how to effectively make the critic useless.
d. learning how to respond effectively to criticism.
2. The student will identify the three step process of personal growth as it relates to awareness, acceptance, and adjusting by:
a. listing their strengths and weaknesses.
b. developing a new accurate self-description.
c. learning to value the person within.
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of self through participation in various exercises (fantasy, self-disclosure, self-exploration) designed to raise one’s self-esteem by:
a. changing the way one interprets life.
b. helping the student become more aware of self.
4. The student will demonstrate skills leading to the ability to take responsibility for self by:
a. improving decision-making skills.
b. completing skill-building activities to practice asking for what they want and getting their needs met in a positive way.
c. recognizing that mistakes are a normal part of the learning process and acknowledge and take responsibility for mistakes in order to learn how to move forward and avoid making the same mistakes again.
5. The student will recognize the practice of irrational thinking and its impact by:
a. participating in classroom activities/exercises, receiving feedback, then discussing the feedback with the instructor in order to process thoughts, feelings and reflections to criticism and feedback.
b. effectively recognizing and identifying incidences of their own irrational thinking and practicing the replacement of more rational, positive thoughts and self-talk.
6. The student will apply skills of accurate self-assessment by:
a. completing self-concept inventories.
b. listing strengths and weaknesses.
c. developing a new self-description.
d. learning to celebrate strengths.
7. The student will develop skills for effective goal setting and planning by:
a. obtaining information on blocks to achieve goals.
b. learning how to overcome obstacles.
Online learning also demands that we apply methods of critical thinking as we interact and access class material. Critical thinking is explained further by the following:
Critical thinking... (Paul, R and Elder, 2006)
1. Raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely;
2. Gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively;
3. Comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards;
4. Thinks open-mindedly within alternative systems of thought, recognizing and assessing, as need be, their assumptions,implications, and
practical consequences
5. Communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems.
Also, throughout the course there will also be an emphasis on application.
1.What does the material mean to you as a professional?
2. How will you apply this information in everyday life while working with families?
All assignments should reflect the quality and integrity of college level work.
Assignments and activities are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.
Pay close attention to the “Announcement Area” and email in the course
homepage every time you sign on. Also it is imperative that youcheck the coursecalendar for deadlines and assignment changes.
Follow the due dates on the Course Calendar: All online assignments must be completed by the scheduled dates. Students should follow the Course Calendarfor deadlines, or changes in assignments. The time schedule will expire on Drop Boxes and Discussion Forums at11:55pm of their due date. If a student misses the deadlines they will receive a 0 for the assignment.
A minimum grade of “C” is required or successful completion of this class as well as all other General Education courses, Support Courses, and Major courses.
Instructors will no longer be able to withdraw students for any reason.
It is the students' responsibility to withdraw themselves from their courses.
The withdrawn student and the withdrawn student’s instructor will receive timely notification through SPC e-mail whenever a withdrawal occurs. This includes student self-withdrawals as well as any kind of administrative withdrawal.
Any student identified by an instructor as not attending (logging in) at least once during the first two weeks of class will be considered a “No Show” and will be automatically withdrawn with a grade of “W.”
Students not actively participating in class as determined by the instructor after the 60 percent point of the term will automatically
receive a grade of “WF.”
The Human Services Program has the following grading scale:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 59% or less
A grade of “C” or better is required for all required courses.
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) HYPERLINK "http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/audit.htm" \t "_blank" 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 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.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Friday, January 13, 2017 - Last day to drop with a refund for Spring Regular and First 8-Week Mod
Monday, January 16, 2017 – College Closed (Martin Luther King Jr Day Holiday)
March 5 – March 12, 2017 – College Closed (Spring Break)
Friday April 14, 2017 – College Closed – (Spring Holiday)
** See this link for other important Financial Aid Dates:
http://www.spcollege.edu/pages/dynamic.aspx?id=800
WITHDRAWAL: LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF “W”
It is the student’s responsibility to perform withdrawal procedures if a grade of “W” is desired, before 3/22/17 (withdrawing from courses after this date will result in a “WF” grade
March 24, 2017 - NAME IN GRADUATION PROGRAM DEADLINE
May 5, 2017 -LAST DAY OF SEMESTER (Final Grades Due)
May 13, 2017 - COMMENCEMENT
** 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 thattopics listedin this addendum also appear in your syllabus, please note that you should rely on the addendum informationas this information is the most current.
IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICY REGARDING COURSE DROP/ ADD PERIOD AND AUDIT INFORMATION
Students CANNOT add a course following the 1st day the class meets prior to the second class meeting. Students CAN drop a course through Friday of the first week of classes and be eligible for a refund. Except by appeal to an associate provost, students may not change from credit to audit status after the end of the first week of classes. Online classes may be added through the standard drop/add period for that course.
GRADING AND REPEAT COURSE POLICIES
State policy specifies that students may not repeat courses taken at SPC for which a grade of “C” or higher has been earned except by appeal to an associate provost. Students may repeat a course one time without penalty. On the third attempt, students will pay the full cost of instruction. In addition, on the third attempt students may NOT receive a grade of “I,” “W,” or “X,” but must receive the letter grade earned. The grade on the final last attempt with the exception of a “W” grade will be the grade that will be calculated into the overall grade point average. (Developmental courses do not average into the grade point average).
Courses taken initially at another college or university, and later repeated at SPC, are also subject to the College’s academic average and repeat course policy, meaning that the most recent attempt shall prevail, regardless of the earned grade at SPC.
ATTENDANCE / ACTIVE PARTICIPATION / WITHDRAWAL POLICIES
Faculty will publish their own participation/attendance policies in their syllabi. Instructors will verify that students are in attendance during the first two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn from any class which they are not attending. The student’s financial aid will be adjusted based on their updated enrollment status. If a student is administratively withdrawn from a class because they were a “No-Show” during the first two weeks of class, financial aid will not pay for the class and the student will be responsible for paying for that class.
Students who are not actively participating in class as defined in an instructor's syllabus will be reported to the Administration during the week following the last date to withdraw with a “W” (as posted in the academic calendar on the college’s web site). A grade of “WF” will be assigned to students who are not actively participating during the week following the last day to withdraw with a W grade.
Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term. However, requests submitted after the last date to withdraw with a “W” (see academic calendar) will result in a “WF.” Students and instructors will automatically receive an email notification through their SPC email address whenever a withdrawal occurs.
Withdrawing after the “Last Date to Withdraw with a Grade of ‘W’” can have serious consequences. If the student withdraws from a class after the deadline posted in the academic calendar, the student will receive a final grade of ‘WF,' which has the same impact on the student's GPA as a final grade of “F.” A “WF” grade also could impact the student's financial aid, requiring repayment of financial assistance. Students should consult with an academic advisor or financial assistance counselor prior to withdrawing from a class.
FEDERAL GUIDELINES RELATED TO FINANCIAL AID AND TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE
The U.S. Department of Education requires students who completely withdraw prior to the 60% point of the term and who receive Federal financial aid i.e., Federal Pell Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Federal Stafford Loan, and/or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant SEOG--to repay a portion of their financial aid.
Students considering a withdrawal from all classes before the published withdrawal date should consult a financial assistance counselor to understand their options and the consequences of the total withdrawal.
For further information regarding this policy and other financial assistance policies we encourage you to visit our website at: www.spcollege.edu/getfunds
DUAL ENROLLMENT, EARLY ADMISSIONS, & EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS
A Dual Enrollment, Early Admissions, or Early College student may not withdraw from any college course without permission from the Early College/Dual Enrollment office. Withdrawal from a course may jeopardize the student's graduation from high school. The Dual Enrollment office can be reached at 727 712-5281 (TS), 727 791-5970 (CL) or 727 394-6164 (SE). www.spcollege.edu/central/de/index.htm
ACADEMIC HONESTY
It 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. HYPERLINK http://www.spcollege.edu/academichonesty
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