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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTONCOLLEGE OF NURSING

N5340 MANAGEMENT SEMINAR & PRACTICE

SYLLABUS

Spring 2011Tuesdays– 4:30-7:30 pm

First class: January 18, 2011

Section 001University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing, Pickard Hall, Room 227

Section 002Medical Center of Plano, 3901 West 15th Street, Plano TX

January 04, 2011

The University of Texas at Arlington College of NursingGraduate Program

N5340 Management Seminar and PracticeSpring 2011

Tuesdays, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.3 semester hours, 1 hour didactic, 6 hours practice

INSTRUCTORS: Lead Faculty:Jeannette Crenshaw, RN, MSN, IBCLC, LCCE, NEA-BCClinical Instructor, UTA College of NursingOffice: Pickard Hall, Room 511Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 and by appointment. Office: 817-272-2776Fax: 817-272-5006Cell: 972-226-3311Email: Crenshaw@uta.edu

Faculty:Dorothy C. Foglia, PhD, RN, NEA-BCClinical Assistant Professor, UTA College of NursingSenior Director - Acute Care Services Children's Medical Center DallasOffice: 214-456-7488Fax: 214-456-7273Pager: 972-356-0099  x22525Cell: 214-212-5934 or 214-212-5934Office Hours: Tuesday 3:00-4:00 pm on class days and by appointmentEmail: foglia@uta.edu

Patricia G. Turpin, RN, PhD, NEA-BCClinical Associate Professor, UTA College of NursingDirector, Graduate Nursing Administration ProgramOffice #: 519 Pickard HallOffice Hours: Tuesday 1-3 pm and by appointmentOffice Phone: 817- 272-7384Office Fax: 817-272-5006Cell Phone: 817-455-9942Email: pturpin@uta.eduWeb Site: http://www.uta.edu/nursing/faculty/turpin.php

COURSE WEB SITE OR WORLD WIDE WEB SITE:

www.uta.edu/nursing

COURSE PREREQUISITES: NURS 5339 and NURS 5311

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & MATERIALS:

American Nurses Association (ANA). (2008). Guide to the code of ethics for nurses: Interpretation and application. Silver Springs, MD: ANA. ISBN: 9781558102583

American Nurses Association (ANA). (2009). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice. Silver Springs, MD: ANA. ISBN: 9781558102156

American Nurses Association (ANA). (2004). Nursing administration: Scope and standards of practice. Silver Springs, MD: ANA ISBN: 9781558102675

Note: Receive a discount when ordering ANA’s Leadership Package, which includes all three publications. ISBN: 9781558102828

American Psychological Association. (2010) Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed. Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: 9781433805615 (format for papers, crediting sources, references)

Blanchard, K. & Bowles, S. (1998). GUNG HO! NewYork: William Morrow & Co. (or most recent version). Note: Please read this book prior to the first day of class.

Badaracco, J.L. (1997). Defining Moments: When managers must choose between right and right. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

Clark, C. C. (2009). Creative nursing leadership management. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, LLC. ISBN-13: 9780763749767

Gibson, J. L., Ivancevich, J. M. & Donnelly, J. H. (2009). Organizations: Behavior, structure, processes. 13th ed. Boston, MA: Irwin McGraw Hill. ISBN: 9780073381305 (You may use the version you purchased for N5311.)

Gibson Online Resources: Gibson Premium Resources from McGraw Hill Publishing (2009). ISBN: 0073381306.

Individual readings will be assigned for each class, including the first night of class

See also the required title page and sample paper on Blackboard. UTA College of Nursing title page also available at http://www.uta.edu/nursing/MSN/APA_paper_format.php

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Students must have access to appropriate computer equipment and software. The computer and programs should be Windows based (XP, 2000, or a more current version). The word processing program used should be Microsoft Word and the spreadsheet program used should be Excel. Students will be expected to access the Internet. Students have campus lab access 24 hour/7 days per week.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Synthesize management, organizational and leadership concepts and theories in selected health care settings.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Analyze managerial problem solving and decision-making in rural/urban practice settings.

2. Analyze leadership styles and organizational behavior in organizational settings.

3. Apply relevant research findings in managerial problem solving.

4. Evaluate the cost and benefit of community partnering projects in organizational settings.

5. Implement an administrative role in organizational settings.

6. Implement ethical decision making in nursing leadership.

ATTENDANCE AND DROP POLICY:

Regular class attendance and participation is expected of all students.

Students are responsible for all missed course information.

Graduate students who wish to change a schedule by either dropping or adding a course must first consult with their Graduate Advisor. Regulations pertaining to adding or dropping courses are described below. Adds and drops may be made through late registration either on MyMav or in person through the student’s academic department. Drops may occur until a point in time two-thirds of the way through the semester, session, or term. The last day to drop a course is listed in the Academic Calendar available at http://www.uta.edu/uta/acadcal.

1. A student may not add a course after the end of late registration.

2. A student dropping a graduate course after the Census Date but on or before the end of the 10th week of class may with the agreement of the instructor, receive a grade of W but only if passing the course with a C or better average. A grade of W will not be given if the student does not have at least a C average. In such instances, the student will receive a grade of F if he or she withdraws from the class. Students dropping a course must: (1) complete a Course Drop Form (available online http://www.uta.edu/nursing/MSN/drop_resign_request

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.pdf or MSN department office rooms 605 or 606 for NP students or rooms 512 or 514 for Nursing Administration and Education students; (2) obtain faculty signature and current course grade; and (3) submit the form to or MSN department office rooms 605 or 606 for NP students or rooms 512 or 514 for Nursing Administration and Education students.

3. A student desiring to drop all courses in which he or she is enrolled is reminded that such action constitutes withdrawal (resignation) from the University. The student must indicate intention to withdraw and drop all courses by filing a resignation form in the Office of the Registrar or by: (1) Completing a resignation form (available online http://www.uta.edu/nursing/MSN/drop_resign_request.pdf or MSN department office rooms 605 or 606 for NP students or rooms 512 or 514 for Nursing Administration and Education students; (2) obtaining faculty signature for each course enrolled and current course grade; (3) Filing the resignation form in the College of Nursing MSN department office rooms 605 or 606 for NP students or rooms 512 or 514 for Nursing Administration and Education students; and (4) Filing the resignation form in the Office of the Registrar in Davis Hall room 333.

4. In most cases, a student may not drop a graduate course or withdraw (resign) from the University after the 10th week of class. Under extreme circumstances, the Dean of Graduate Studies may consider a petition to withdraw (resign) from the University after the 10th week of class, but in no case may a graduate student selectively drop a course after the 10th week and remain enrolled in any other course. Students should use the special Petition to Withdraw for this purpose. See the section titled Withdrawal (Resignation) From the University for additional information concerning withdrawal.

Census Date: February 2, 2011Last Date Drop or Withdraw: -April 1, 2011

TENTATIVE LECTURE/TOPIC SCHEDULE (COURSE CONTENT):

Advancing a Vision for Nursing Practice in Rural or Urban Health Care

Leadership and Organizational Politics Advocating Community Partnering in Rural or Urban

Setting Collaborative Relationships in Management Ethical Decision-Making Total Quality Management & Continuous Quality

Improvement Certification Exam Preparation Collective Bargaining Issues

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SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADE CALCULATION (COURSE EVALUATION & FINAL GRADING):

Completion of 90 onsite clinical hours. A minimum of 90 onsite clinical hours is required to pass the course.

Extensive readings from texts, suggested references, and related self-selected literature.

Attendance and participation in clinical seminars, discussions and case studies.

Development of a Round Table discussion and presentation

Completion of a Community Partnering project, paper, presentation—relevant to the role of the nurse administrator

Clinical evaluation:o Preceptor evaluation (10%)o Faculty evaluation (15%)o Clinical journal (45%)

Didactic evaluationo Community Partnering paper (10%)o Community Partnering presentation (5%)o Round Table (10%)o Class attendance/participation (5%)

Refer to Blackboard Assignment section for specific assignment guidelines and grading criteria

TEACHING METHODS/STRATEGIES:

Methods and strategies include: lectures, class and onlinediscussions and activities, seminars, round table discussions;clinical experience and journal; presentations, literature review, audio-visual aids

Course materials and intra-course communication will be managed through Blackboard

GRADING SCALE 92 – 100 A83 - 91 B74 – 82 C68 – 73 D<68 F

(D and F are not considered passing)Grades are extended to two decimals without rounding for the final grade. For example a final course score of 91.99 is a B in the course.

Assignments and Projects are the major part of the course work and should receive appropriate attention. All material submitted for grading must meet the standards of graduate level work (content and format). All assignments are to be submitted electronically via Blackboard unless otherwise specified by the instructor. A UTA College of Nursing title page for each assignment is required unless otherwise specified.

If for any reason, course work requires resubmission, the grade 5

will be dropped up to one letter grade, at the discretion of the clinical faculty (i.e., a maximum of a B or 91% percent can be achieved on any work resubmitted).

Turn in only one copy of your work; all assignments are the property of the University. Students should make a copy of their work prior to submission.

CLINICAL EVALUATIONS:

Students in this clinical course must pass both the didactic and clinical portions, in order to pass the course. In order to pass the clinical portion, the student must receive a passing grade. Students who fail both didactic and clinical are required to retake the entire course. A Student that fails one section, either the didactic or clinical portion, may explore options with the Clinical Faculty, which could include, for example, an Incomplete that could be completed in a short timeframe or retaking the course. Specific work involved in an Incomplete can only receive a maximum grade of 83%.

STUDENT REQUIREMENT FOR PRECEPTOR AGREEMENTS/PACKETS:

1. All Preceptor Agreements must be signed by the first day the student attends clinical (may be signed on that day).

2. Student is responsible to ensure that all of his/her preceptor agreements are signed before beginning clinical experience and those agreements are given to Felicia Chamberlain the third week of the semester. (This means that even if a student does not start working with a particular preceptor until later in the semester, he or she would contact that preceptor during the first 3 weeks of the semester.

3. Felicia Chamberlain or designated support staff will enter the agreement date into Partners database. The Agreement Date” field in Partners is the data that the Preceptor signed the Agreement. (This date must be on or before the student’s first clinical day in order for the student to access E-logs). If this is the first time a preceptor is precepting a graduate nursing student for The University of Texas at Arlington, please have him/her complete the Preceptor Biographical Data Sheet and submit it with his/her Curriculum Vitae.

4. The signed preceptor agreement is part of the clinical clearance process. Failure to submit it in a timely fashion will result in the inability to access the E-log system.

CLINICAL CLEARANCE: All students must have current clinical clearance to legally perform clinical hours each semester. If your clinical clearance is not current, you will be unable to do the clinical hours that are required for this course and this would result in course failure.

STATUS OF RN LICENSURE:

All graduate nursing students must have an unencumbered license as designated by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) to participate in graduate clinical nursing courses. It also is imperative that any student whose license becomes encumbered by the BON must immediately notify the Associate Dean and

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Chair for the MSN Program, Dr. Jennifer Gray. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the Graduate Program. The complete policy about encumbered licenses is available online at: http://www.uta.edu/nursing/grad/unencumbered

MSN GRADUATE STUDENT DRESS CODE:

Policy: The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing expects students to reflect professionalism and maintain high standards of appearance and grooming in the clinical setting. Clinical faculty has final judgment on the appropriateness of student attire and corrective action for dress code infractions. Students not complying with this policy will not be allowed to participate in clinical.

Please View the College of Nursing Student Dress Code on the nursing website:  www.uta.edu/nursing.

CLINICAL DRESS CODE: Realizing the importance of presenting a professional image as a manager/executive the following have been developed as guidelines when representing the UTA College of Nursing to the community including all nursing administration practicum.See MSN Dress Code at http://www.uta.edu/nursing/MSN/graduate_student_dress_code.pdf

UTA STUDENT IDENTIFICATION:

MSN Students must be clearly identified as UTA Graduate Students and wear a UTA College of Nursing ID in the Clinical Environment.

UNSAFE CLINICAL BEHAVIORS:

Students deemed unsafe or incompetent will fail the course and receive a course grade of “F”. Any of the following behaviors constitute a clinical failure:

1. Fails to follow standards of professional practice as detailed by the Texas Nursing Practice Act * (available at www.bon.state.tx.us)

2. Unable to accept and/or act on constructive feedback.3. Needs continuous, specific, and detailed supervision for the

expected course performance.4. Unable to implement advanced clinical behaviors required

by the course.5. Fails to complete required clinical assignments.6. Falsifies clinical hours.7. Violates student confidentiality agreement.

*Students should also be aware that violation of the Nursing Practice Act is a “reportable offense” to the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.

BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS EXPOSURE:

A Health Verification form was signed by all MSN students at start of the program documenting personal health insurance coverage. All MSN students have mandatory health insurance and will need to manage exposure to blood and fluids. Current CDC guidelines can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/

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CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT:

You signed a Confidentiality Form in orientation and were provided a copy of the form. Please take your copy of this Confidentiality Form with you to your clinical sites. Please do not sign other agency confidentiality forms. Contact your faculty if the agency requires you to sign their confidentiality form.

GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK:

Students are responsible for knowing and complying with all policies and information contained in the Graduate Student handbook online at: http://www.uta.edu/nursing/handbnook/toc.php

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty of their need for accommodation and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.  Information regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability.   Also, you may visit the Office for Students with Disabilities in room 102 of University Hall or call them at (817) 272-3364.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success. They include learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. Students requiring assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information and appropriate referrals.

STUDENT CODE OF ETHICS:

The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing supports the Student Code of Ethics Policy. Students are responsible for knowing and complying with the Code. The Code can be found in the student Handbook online: http://www.uta.edu/nursing/handbook/toc.php

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons

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involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.

"Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, Section 2.2)

As a licensed registered nurse, graduate students are expected to demonstrate professional conduct as set forth in the Texas Board of Nursing rule §215.8. in the event that a graduate student holding an RN license is found to have engaged in academic dishonesty, the college may report the nurse to the Texas BON using rule §215.8 as a guide.

PLAGIARISM: Copying another student’s paper or any portion of it isplagiarism. Additionally, copying a portion of published material (e.g., books or journals) withoutadequately documenting the source is plagiarism. Iffive or more words in sequence are taken from a source,those words must be placed in quotes and the sourcereferenced with author’s name, date of publication, andpage number of publication. If the author’s ideas arerephrased, by transposing words or expressing the sameidea using different words, the idea must be attributedto the author by proper referencing, giving the author’sname and date of publication. If a single author’s ideasare discussed in more than one paragraph, the authormust be referenced at the end of each paragraph. Authors whose words or ideas have been used in thepreparation of a paper must be listed in the referencescited at the end of the paper. Students are required to review the plagiarism module from the UT Arlington Central Library via http://library.uta.edu/tutorials/Plagiarism

BOMB THREATS: If anyone is tempted to call in a bomb threat, be aware that UTA will attempt to trace the phone call and prosecute all responsible parties. Every effort will be made to avoid cancellation of presentations/tests caused by bomb threats. Unannounced alternate sites will be available for these classes. Your instructor will make you aware of alternate class sites in the event that your classroom is not available.

E-CULTURE POLICY: The University of Texas at Arlington has adopted the University email address as an official means of communication with students. Through the use of email, UT-Arlington is able to

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provide students with relevant and timely information, designed to facilitate student success. In particular, important information concerning department requirements, registration, financial aid and scholarships, payment of bills, and graduation may be sent to students through email. All students are assigned an email account and information about activating and using it is available at www.uta.edu/email. Students are responsible for checking their email regularly.

For this course MyMav email will be used extensively and should be checked often.

NO GIFT POLICY: In accordance with Regent Rules and Regulations and the UTA Standards of Conduct, the College of Nursing has a “no gift” policy. A donation to one of the UTA College of Nursing Scholarship Funds, found at the following link:  Nursing Scholarship List would be an appropriate way to recognize a faculty member’s contribution to your learning.  For information regarding Scholarship Funds, please contact the Dean’s office.

GRADUATE COURSE SUPPORT STAFF:

Felicia Chamberlain, Administrative Assistant I Office # 515– Pickard Hall (817) 272-0659 Email: chamberl@uta.edu

LIBRARY INFORMATION:

Helen Hough, Nursing Librarian(817) 272-7429, Email: hough@uta.eduResearch Information on Nursing: http://libguides.uta.edu/nursing

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

Inclement Weather (College Closing) Inquiries:Metro (972) 601-2049Fax Number - UTA College of Nursing: (817) 272-5006Attn: Graduate Nursing Programs OfficeUTA Police (Emergency Only): (817) 272-3003

Mailing Address for Packages:UTA College of NursingC/O Jeannette Crenshaw, MSN, RN, LCCE, IBCLC, NEA-BCPO Box 19407411 S. Nedderman Drive, Pickard HallArlington, Texas 76019-0407

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GRADUATE NURSING WEBSITES

Description WebsiteUniversity of Texas Home Page http://www.uta.edu

Graduate Catalog & Faculty http://www.uta.edu/gradcatalog/nursing

Graduate Nursing Programs http://www.uta.edu/nursing/MSN/administration.php http://www.uta.edu/nursing/MSN/practitioner.php

Graduate Nursing Courses & Syllabi http://www.uta.edu/nursing/MSN/grad-courses1.php

Faculty and Staff Email Contacts and Biosketches http://www.uta.edu/nursing//faculty.php

Graduate Student Handbook http://www.uta.edu/nursing/handbook/toc.php

Graduate Forms Nurse Admin Preceptor Package NP Preceptor Package Graduate Nursing Websites Student Confidentiality Statement E-log Consent Form Banking Clinical Hours Guidebook Liability Policy Personal Insurance Verification Form Traineeship Statement Forms Master’s Completion Project Forms

http://www.uta.edu/nursing/MSN/forms.php

Forms: Faculty Evaluation of Preceptor Student Evaluation of Preceptor Preceptor Evaluation of Student NP Clinical Evaluation (Practicum Tools)

Nurse Admin Faculty Eval of PreceptorNurse Admin Preceptor Eval of Student

Educator Evaluation Student Self Evaluation

Clinical Online Submission (Elogs) http://www.totaldot.com/

Criminal Background Check (TDPS) http://www.dfwhc.org/GroupOne/

Instructions for E-Reserves http://www.uta.edu/library/Select under Library Catalogs (UTA Library Catalogs)Select Course Reserves Look for Instructor’s Name Click Search Select Article Password is course abbreviation and course number. ALL CAPS no spaces (ex. NURS5340).

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Statement of Scholarship

Masters of Science in Nursing Administration

University of Texas College of Nursing

Congratulations! You’ve chosen to embark on an exciting journey in the University of

Texas at Arlington (UTA) Masters of Science in Nursing Administration program. As the

graduate faculty for this program, our assumption is that you’ll be stretched—as you take on new

and challenging professional roles and responsibilities.

Many students believe graduate school is merely an extension of undergraduate work.

However, graduate school requires that you be prepared and disciplined in your work, thinking,

and writing. Some students may need to develop their ability to think critically, and to speak and

write English properly and effectively.

We expect each of you to set high performance goals for yourselves and to

enthusiastically pursue excellence. When you leave us, we know you’ll feel that your graduate

experience was not only informational, but also transformational. Now is the time to renew your

commitment to being an active participant in your own personal and professional development.

We look forward to facilitating your successful completion of this program.

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Nursing Administration Program Core Competencies

Develop and articulate a vision for nursing practice

Facilitate collaborative relationships

Use advanced analytic, problem solving and communication skills

Make sound decisions that value effectiveness and parsimony in use of resources

Use information and communication technology in a global framework

Assume risk-taking behavior that promotes quality patient care

Advocate consumer and community partnering

Demonstrate creative problem solving

Use of team-building strategies that create partnerships and collaboration within nursing and across health care disciplines

Embrace change and manage it effectively

Negotiate and resolve conflict

Effectively market the nursing practice enterprise

Demonstrate effective public speaking

Establish relationships with community groups around the issue of health

Reference

American Association of Colleges of Nursing, & American Organization of Nurse Executives.

(1997). Joint Position Statement on Education for Nurses in Administrative Roles.

Washington, DC: American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

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Clinical Evaluation(70%)

Complete 90 onsite clinical hours for practice component. A minimum of 90 onsite clinical hours is required to pass the course (see clinical expectations, requirements, suggested areas of investigation, appropriate learning activities, and guidelines and grading criteria posted on Blackboard).

o Selection of practice sites and preceptors: Practice sites and preceptors are selected jointly by the student and the nursing administration faculty, taking into consideration the student’s educational and experiential background, career goals, and professional interests. Practice sites may be within health care organizations and agencies where the College of Nursing has established interagency affiliation agreements or within other health care facilities where an experience may be sought, through a letter of agreement. Preceptors-contact persons are selected for their knowledge and expertise in the field of management, and for their ability to create and promote a positive learning environment for the student. A master’s degree in nursing, health care administration, or business administration is required for preceptors. Exceptions are considered on an individual basis where a preceptor’s expertise in a specialized area may contribute to a valuable learning experience for the student.

Preceptor evaluation (10%) Faculty evaluation (15%) Clinical journal (45%) (See guidelines, grading criteria, and sample journal entry on

Blackboard.) Subtract 5 points/day for late papers Use APA 6th edition format, grammar guidelines, and levels of headings.

Clinical Evaluation(30%)

Community Partnering paper (10%) Community Partnering presentation (5%) Round Table discussion (10%) Class attendance and participation (in class and online) (5%) Refer to Blackboard and/or class schedule for guidelines, grading criteria, due dates. Subtract 5 points/day for late assignments. Use APA 6th edition format, grammar guidelines, and levels of headings.

Discussions and Class Activities(Component of participation grade)

Complete online discussion board assignments by specified due dates. Be prepared to discuss assigned readings and activities by due date. Participate in online and class activities. Refer to Blackboard and/or class schedule due dates. Use APA 6th edition guidelines to cite and reference all ideas and comments that are not

your own. Use headings when applicable.

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