Course Syllabus
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Course Description and Prerequisites | Course Objectives | Time Expectation | Course Requisite Technical Skills | Textbooks and Materials | Course Grading | Course Policies | Student Rights & Responsibilities | Overview of Assignments | Taking Proctored Assessments | Your Email Account | Student Resources | Accommodation Policy and Statements | NOVA Online Policies and Procedures | Course Summary (Assignment Schedule and Critical Dates)
Course title: CHD 216 - Programs, Schools, and Social Change (3 credits)
Semester: Spring 2024
Faculty: Dr. Christine Schull
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Course Description and Prerequisites
Course Objectives
Time Expectation
Course Requisite Technical Skills
In order to succeed in this online course, you must be comfortable working with technology. At a minimum, you must possess the following technical skills:
- Ability to use the Internet in an effective and efficient manner, including installation and management of browser plug-ins and add-ons,
- Basic knowledge about the operation of a computer, file management, and software installation,
- Working knowledge of the Canvas learning management system,
- Ability to proficiently search the web for information,
- Ability to download and print information from websites,
- Ability to download, view, and/or print PDF files,
- Ability to create a simple webpage using Weebly, Wix, Googlesites, or any other free and easy-to-use platform of your choice,
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office tools Word and PowerPoint to complete class assignments.
Textbooks and Materials
Acquiring Textbooks and Course Materials
Course Grading
Course Policies
Attendance Policy: Students will have fixed weekly due dates.
Late Work Policy: Students are responsible for meeting due dates. If you have an emergency/illness, you need to let me know as the emergency is occurring. Discussion boards cannot be completed late.
Grading Turnaround Time: All completed assignments will be graded no later than seven days from the submission date, and sooner when possible.
Late Work Policy:
Attendance Policy: Students will have fixed weekly due dates.
Late Work Policy: Students are responsible for meeting due dates. If you have an emergency/illness, you need to let me know as the emergency is occurring. Discussion boards cannot be completed late.
Grading Turnaround Time:
All completed assignments will be graded no later than seven days from the submission date, and sooner when possible.
Incomplete Policy
Withdraw from the Course
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Overview of Assignments
Taking Proctored Assessments
Your Email Account
Student Resources
Accommodation Policy and Statements
NOVA Online Policies and Procedures
Course Summary:
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