Required on campus sessions:   0

Special labs or practicum:  0

Number of assignments:  5 mini-quizzes (online); 3 vignettes; 7 assignments/applications

Estimated time per week: 8-12 hours (varies)

Group interaction required:  You will be required to respond to questions in the discussion area. These responses will be viewed by both the instructor and other students in the course. Your response should be thorough and relevant. You will be asked to agree to ethical rules governing the use of the discussion area before you are allowed to participate.

Scheduled activities or self paced:  Scheduled.

Requirements:  Students must have access to the following:

• Equipment:  You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system.
• Software:  You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox.
• Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet.

This site requires you receive a username and password from your instructor.

Class Participation: Involvement in class discussions/activities and the ability to integrate readings into these discussions/activities are important aspects of this course. All students will be expected to participate in the discussion forums.

Assignments: Students will complete all assignments with integrity and by assigned due date.

Evaluation:  Feedback is critical for our development as professionals and individuals.  Students will receive feedback in the form of credit for application assignments, role playing, completed case notes, and participation with Discussion Board Forums.  It is assumed that you will take the feedback in the context that it is given--to help you develop as a professional.

Quizzes:  There will be five (5) quizzes throughout the semester.  They will consist of T/F, multiple choice questions and/or essay.  The quizzes will be completed online and will be automatically scored and entered into your grade book.  Each quiz is worth 10 points.

Exams: There will be 3 proctored unit exams.

Role Playing: Role playing is a significant part of this course. All students will participate in at least three (3) role playing activities (pre-test, practice, and post-test).  The role playing will be conducted in the Virtual Classroom (chat room).  The various skill levels will be evaluated by the instructor as "A" (acceptable) or "u" (unacceptable).  Students are encouraged to visit the Virtual Classroom Archives to observe other student's role playing experience.  Please feel free to respond and ask questions to your observations in the discuss board.

Case Notes.  The "helper" (student) must complete case notes at the end of the pre-test, practice and post-test interviews.

Incompletes: Students will receive a grade of "I" when illness, unavoidable absence, or extenuating circumstances (acceptable to the instructor) prevent completion of course requirements. A grade of "I" must be removed by the end of the subsequent semester, excluding summer sessions. Upon completion of the remaining course requirements, the "I" grade will be removed and the earned grade recorded. It is the responsibility of the student to request an "I" grade.