Individualized Instruction (INI)

Psy 3371 - Child and Adolescent Psychology - Section 200

Instructor: Carol Kivi

Instructor E-mail: ckivi@d.umn.edu

Term: Summer 2008

Date Range: Students must register by May 19, 2008 and complete all course requirements by August 10, 2008. No exceptions.

Course Level: Undergraduate

Credits: 3

Course Delivery: Online using WebVista

Registration Deadline: May 19, 2008

Cost per undergraduate credit: $276.15

Additional fees may apply

Prerequisites: Psychology 1003

Additional Info: A-F only

Description: Growth of individual and social forms of human behavior. Interaction of heredity and environment on physical, intellectual, social, and emotional changes from conception to adulthood.

Required Textbooks: Textbooks can be purchased from the UMD Bookstore

Berk, Laura E. (2005). Infants, Children, and Adolescents (5th Ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. (ISBN 0205419283)

EXTRA CREDIT BOOK
Walsh, David (2004). Why Do They Act That Way: A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for you and your Teen. Minneapolis: Fairview Press. (ISBN 0743260716)

Course Welcome from Instructor:

Thank you for registering for Summer 2007, University of Minnesota Duluth course, Child and Adolescent Psychology (PSY 3371, section 200). This course is offered through Continuing Education (CE) as an Individualized Instruction (INI) course, and is web-based.

This course is self-paced to the extent that there are no required class sessions or lectures but it does contain completion dates for assignments and exams. The textbook will be your main source of information. It was chosen for its clear presentation of materials, the available study guide, and a web site with more study information.

Child and Adolescent Psychology is an important topic. Do not underestimate the value you will receive from giving this course your time. It is always a dilemma to be a student who needs a "grade" and "credit" from a course as a conflicting issue to having the time to learn as much as possible from the course. I have attempted to make earning your grade as clear as possible with reasonable objectives and expectations for a 3000 level course. However, please feel free to go beyond the required material for your own benefit. As you read through the text and web sites, keep thinking about your own childhood, children you know, and your present or future children. What can you learn and understand about child and adolescent psychology to help you can make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of those that follow?

The course information will be available on the psychology department main web site at the following URL: http://www.d.umn.edu/psy/online_courses. Your course will be posted and accessible to you as of May 14, 2007. To gain access to your course information, you will need to use the same username and password that you used for your UMD e-mail account.

This Psychology course conforms to the13 week Psychology Summer schedule. Students must complete all requirements by August 10, 2007. No exceptions.

Once you access your course, please read your syllabus. It will give you an overview of the course, its completion dates, and the requirements. Please read the syllabus carefully and plan accordingly. Your instructor or teaching assistant will be sending you a follow-up email early in the semester.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Although this course is an individualized instruction course and self-paced to the extent that there are no class meetings, due to feedback received from previous students, some structure has been added to help guarantee timely completion of all course requirements.

ASSIGNMENTS
In each unit you are required to participate in the discussion or answer the assignment question based upon the reading assignments. These assignments are to be sent using the WebCT assignment dropbox.

EXAMINATIONS
You are required to take online exams which are timed.

Extra credit
Paper

We hope this will be a useful and informative course for you. If you have any questions about the course, please contact your instructor by email at ckivi@d.umn.edu, or your teaching assistant, Jaymie Misunas at misu006@d.umn.edu.

WebVista Information:

Please read through this document carefully as it will explain how to use WebVista and different ways to access your online course:

  • If you have not used the WebVista environment before please visit the “Student Orientation Course Site” http://webct.umn.edu/students/ prior to the beginning of this course.
  • It is very important that you test your login prior to the course start date. If you are having problems or if you need assistance, please email the WebVista help desk at webvista@umn.edu. Please note, you will not be able to access your course materials until May 19, 2008, but can test your login.
  • Please have your book or course materials before the course begins, contact the UMD bookstore to request the required materials 218-726-7286 or toll free 866-726-UMD1 or visit the book store web site at http://umdstores.com.

How do I access my online course(s)?

Log in:

  • Go to the University of Minnesota Duluth homepage http://www.d.umn.edu
  • On the left side of the page click on “My UMD” (see Quick Links)
  • Click on “Log into Portal”
  • Enter your x.500 login information
  • Click on the “My Toolkit” tab
  • Scroll down to find your course(s) or click on the WebCT Vista link.
  • Remember to Log Out when you are finished using WebCT.

You can also access your online course by following this route:

  • Go to the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Psychology homepage: http://www.d.umn.edu/psy
  • On the left of the page click on “Online Courses”
  • In the middle of the page click on “MyU Portal”
  • In the upper left of page click on “Click here to sign-in”
  • Enter your x.500 login information (same username and password you use for UMD email)
  • Click on the “My Toolkit” tab
  • Scroll down to find your course(s) or click on the WebVista link.
  • Remember to Log Out when you are finished using WebVista.

Note: There is a wealth of information located within the psychology online course web page, so please bookmark this site: http://www.d.umn.edu/psy/online_courses/index.html

I do not know my University Internet ID and password

  • Please note: you must initiate your internet id account before logging into your online course. https://www.umn.edu/initiate
  • If you have initiated your account and forgotten your password, you will need to have your password reset. During business hours contact the Help Desk (218-726-8847) or if you are on campus, please visit the Campus Center Info Desk).

Important browser set up information

  • Please check to make sure that your browser is set to work with correctly with your online learning environment. http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/etrg/webct/Browser.html. Remember, we are using version 3.
  • You will need to have your pop-up windows enabled and Java configured.

Helpful WebVista Student Resources: