1. PS115 – Psychology Program and Profession– Seminar 1

2. What will we learn this term?  Psychology professions and expectations  Degree plans, electives focus  Research Methods/Ethics in Psychology  Participation in Psychological Organizations  Major theories, concepts, and controversies in Psychology  Clinical Psychology – Psychological disorders, mental illness

3. Seminar Agenda Overview of syllabus/course policies Seminar Expectations/Instructions Contact Information Grading/late polices Discussion/project Expectations Weekly course topics

4. Tips for seminar encounters Because of the limited time, once we begin, let’s try to stay on track. For this particular seminar, please hold your questions until the end of topic Etiquette rules of the discussions apply to the seminar as well, and keep your comments respectful. Late arrivals

5. Technical Issues  Student Services or Technical Service 866-522-7747  Back up Plan – very important! Local Library Internet Café Friends/family  My Contact Info chawf@kaplan.edu 712-470-6122 Aim - KaplanCassidyH

6. Syllabus  AIM Office/Hours – open  Course Materials All reading assignments are provided in the unit Reading’s Section Microsoft Word required for all submissions

7. Projects  Due dates – please see your individual instructor late policies Late policies are located in your individual course syllabus  Reading directions/referencing rubrics Print out directions/rubrics Pay attention to length requirements  Proofreading/polishing Kaplan Writing Center No shame in spell check  2 projects over the term Projects due in units 2 and 4

8. Discussions  1 discussions per week – most discussions have more than one question to be addressed  Discussion tips Reference discussion grading rubric in the course syllabus Make sure that discussions are readable, on topic and reference the course material Posting early and throughout the unit enhances the discussion  Word Count Initial discussions need to be at least 150 words Responses to others need to be at least 75 words

9. Seminars  Seminar times/dates – open seminar options PS115-01, Cassidy Hawf– Thursdays (9pm) PS115-02, Karen Yarber– Thursdays, (7pm) PS115-03, Helen Carmichael, Wednesdays, (9pm) PS115-04, Marjorie Vandemark, Mondays, (9pm)  Grading criteria Time present Substantial participation  Seminar option 2 Seminar option 2 instructions can be found in the course unit Upload to dropbox

10. Quizzes  Be sure to complete the quiz in 1 sitting 2 hr time limit Can only be taken once  4 quizzes in units/ 50pts each Units 1, 5, 7, 8  Quizzes need to be completed during the unit that they are due Quizzes open on Wed, close on Tuesday – be sure to contact technical support if you are having technical difficulties, contact your professor if your quiz will be late

11. Grading  Grades are updated by Sunday of each week Late work graded within 5 days after submission  Late policies Reference your course syllabus

12. Questions/Concerns???