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Syllabus PSYC 123 - Spring 2016
Syllabus PSYC 123 - Spring 2016
Syllabus PSYC 123 - Spring 2016
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Good communication skills are important in both the professional and academic realm. For this it is
imperative to utilize proper email etiquette when communicating for this course, for example when
emailing the Teaching Assistant. Please review the guidelines for professional email communication at
ter.ps/email
Required Resources:
All required reading, viewing and learning assessments are provided for you free of additional charge on
www.elms.umd.edu. You will need access to a computer with speakers or headphones and a reliable
internet connection. If you have any technical problems please contact the Helpdesk (helpdesk.umd.edu).
You are not required to physically be on campus, though you will be interacting online directly with the
instructor, Center staff and your peers. During Module 04, you will be asked to meet with a Peer Career
Educator in the Center in Hornbake Library, South Wing. If you are not physically on campus,
arrangements can be made by contacting the Teaching Assistant (see contact information listed above).
Extra credit opportunities may be offered for participating in on-campus activities - see the course ELMS
page for announcements.
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Learning Objectives: Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
Describe the scientific methods by which scholars conduct research on career trends.
Explain the crucial research findings that inform our approach to evaluating ourselves and to creating
favorable impressions in other people.
Apply psychological theories to explain how materials and networks influence professional outcomes.
Detail the role that cultural competence and emotional intelligence play in selection and performance.
Identify specific, research-based recommendations for interview performance.
Summarize research-based negotiation strategies for compensation packages.
Practical Outcomes: Students who successfully complete this course will have:
Course Format:
This course has been designed to leverage the best pedagogical techniques and approaches to engage you with
the Center, the course resources and your classmates while giving you the flexibility that an online
environment provides.
Content articles, videos and presentations that introduce you to some of the essential psychological
concepts related to part of the professional development, recruitment and selection process.
Assessments surveys and open-book quizzes that help you (and us) assess your learning.
Hands-On Activities practical exercises that will prepare you to pursue your professional goals and
provide you with crucial feedback from peers and Center professionals.
Reflections & Discussion Posts brief prompts on your experience and opinion.
Deliverables materials that you create and submit (e.g., resume, LinkedIn profile).
Peer & Professional Reviews opportunities to give and receive constructive feedback from peers
and professionals.
If students have questions or concerns about the grades/feedback they receive, or any other questions regarding an
assignment or activity, they should contact the TA via email.
Element
Learning Assessments
Deliverables
Hands-On Activities
Peer & Professional
Reviews
Reflections
Share Online
Weight
25%
25%
20%
20%
5%
5%
Letter Grades
+
A
-
97.0
%
87.0
%
84.0
%
80.0
%
77.0
%
74.0
%
70.0
%
67.0
%
64.0
%
60.0
%
<60
%
94.0
%
90.0
%
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Module Deadlines:
Due date (at 11:59p.m.)
Module/Assignment
Module 00
Pre-Course Survey & Assessment
Module 01
Career Research & Resources
Module 02
First Impressions
Spring Break
March 13th - March 20th
Module 03
Doing Your Research
Mid-Course Survey
Module 04
Networking
Module 05
Acing the Interview
Module 06
Skills for Workplace Success
Post-Course Survey
Sample Topics
Sample Activities
Informed consent
Survey methodology
Why experience matters
The science behind first impressions
Research on resumes
The power of a typo
What you should know
Informational interviews
Why a cover letter matters
Who you know matters
The danger of social media
Effective networking strategies
Internship search tools and advice
The most common questions
Body language
What gets you hired or fired
Negotiating salaries
Emotional and cultural intelligence
Hours*
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
15 hrs.
Estimated time required to complete all course activity for the module. Each student is unique so your personal experience may
vary. If you have questions or concerns about the time estimates please contact the course instructor.
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Academic Integrity: Per the Student Honor Council's request to post this notice: "The University of
Maryland, College Park has a nationally recognized Code of Academic Integrity, administered by the Student
Honor Council. This Code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all undergraduate and
graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course. It is very
important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. For
more information please visit http://www.shc.umd.edu."
Disability-Based Accommodations: Any class member who has a documented disability and
wishes to discuss academic accommodations should contact the instructor as soon as possible.
Religious Observances: Students will not be penalized because of observances of their religious
beliefs. Whenever possible, students will be given reasonable time to make up any academic assignment that is
missed due to participation in a religious observance. It is the student's responsibility to inform the instructor
as soon as possible of any intended absences for religious observances.
accommodated under the conditions specified in the university policy. For more information, see
(http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/v100g.html). Students should contact the TA if they miss an
assignment deadline for medical reasons to discuss how to document the medically-necessitated absences and
how to make-up the missed assignment.
PERSONAL PRIVACY:
You will never be required to provide your instructor or classmates access to confidential information or your
personal social media accounts. If you prefer you can satisfy all coursework with fictional information and
temporary accounts. Feedback and networking are intended to help advance your personal development.
FYI - ELMS collects site access and grade data - for questions about its maintenance, accuracy and security
please contact the Office of Information Technology (www.oit.umd.edu).
COURSE DEVELOPMENT:
This course was developed in 2014 with a grant from the Office of Student Affairs as a collaboration between
the University Career Center & The Presidents Promise (UCC/TPP) and the Department of Psychology.
Course Developers:
Scott Roberts, Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Psychology
Samantha Levy
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Caroline Lee
Center Teaching Assistant
Duane Wallace
Center Teaching Assistant
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