Syllabus - University of Florida Family Youth and Community Sciences

FYC 4931
Family, Youth and Community Sciences Senior Seminar
Spring 2015
Section: 2203
Instructor: Gregg Henderschiedt, M.S.Ed.
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 7th period (12:50– 1:40)
Class Location: RNK 110
Credits: 1
Text Book: No required text
Office: 3041 McCarty D
Office Hours: By appointment
Office Phone: 352.273.3514
Email: ghenderschiedt@ufl.edu
Course Description: To provide a capstone experience for students in FYCS including: Guidance for students
in their search for employment during their final semesters of undergraduate study and information regarding
graduate education and research possibilities. Emphasis is placed on career placement, graduate education and
elements for a successful transition to the workforce. The course will include guest lectures, activities and
various training exercises.
Course Goal: Assist students in transition from college life to graduate and/or professional life.
Course Objectives: After completing this course students will be able to…
 Access information on the many career options in family, youth and community science professions
 Conduct job searches, write resumes/cover letters, request recommendations and prepare for interviews.
 Recognize professional issues such as ethics, problem solving.
 Explore options for graduate education, be better prepared for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE),
thesis, comprehensive exam requirements and final projects.
Grading: Grading for this course will be Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) and determined by attendance,
participation, class assignments and quizzes. In order to receive a “satisfactory” students must earn an 88% or
better. The total number of points available in the course is 500. Your grade will be based on the following
point/percentage breakdown;
Grade Scale: 440 – 500 points
0 – 439 points
88-100% - S (Satisfactory)
0-87.9% - U (Unsatisfactory)
Grade Breakdown:
Quizzes
Personal Statement
Career Reflection paper
Resume/cover letter
Final exam
Attendance/Participation
20%
15%
10%
15%
20%
20%
Total
100%
Quizzes: There will be six quizzes throughout the semester. Quizzes will be completed online through Canvas.
Quizes will be “turned off” at the beginning of class on the day they are due and cannot be made up.
Assignments: All assignments will be submitted through Canvas. You are more than welcome to turn in an
assignment early, however assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Detailed instructions
for assignments will be given at a later date. There will be an automatic 20% reduction of points for any late
work.
Participation in Classroom Activities: Students are expected to play an active, positive role in the class (ask
and answer questions, discuss subject content, etc.). Discourteous, disrespectful or other unprofessional
behavior is not acceptable. Facebooking, texting and reading the Alligator constitute discourteous and
disrespectful behavior. If you engage in this or similar behavior, your attendance and participation points for
that day will be docked.
Date
Topic
Assignment Due
1/7
Syllabus Review
1/14
An Introduction to Grad School
1/21
Grad School Applications
Online Quiz 1 – Intro to Grad
School
1/28
Personal Statements
Online Quiz 2 – Grad School
Applications
2/4
Graduate Student Panel
2/11
What can I do with an FYCS
major?/Review Personal Statement
Assignment Guidelines
2/18
The Helping Professions and You.
Personal Statement Due
Online Quiz 3 – What can I do with
FYCS major
2/25
Career Resource Center Overview
3/4
Spring Break - No Class
3/11
Resumes
3/18
General Job Search and Cover
Letters
3/25
Interviewing
Career Reflection paper
Resume and Cover Letter due
Online quiz 4 – General Job Search
and Cover Letters.
4/1
Salary Negotiation
Online quiz 5 - Interviewing
4/8
Open Topic
Online quiz 6 – Salary Negotiation
4/15
Final Exam Prep
4/22
Final Exam
Attendance Policy: Each student brings a unique mix of knowledge and experiences to the classroom
environment that enriches and facilitates discussion. Therefore, it is important to be present at all class sessions.
There are times, however, when missing class is unavoidable. If a student misses class, it is his/her
responsibility to get the materials, notes, handouts and assignments from a classmate. Excused absences are up
to the discretion of the instructor and will only be given with proper documentation.
Academic Honesty: All students are expected to be honest in all their academic work. Failure to uphold the
standards of honesty will result in the appropriate disciplinary action by the University of Florida. As a result of
completing the registration form at the University of Florida, every student has signed the following statement:
“I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all their academic
work. I agree to adhere to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that my failure
to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion
from the university."
"We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the
highest standards of honesty and integrity."
Furthermore, on work submitted for credit by UF students, the following pledge is either required or implied:
"On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment." Your instructor
fully expects you to adhere to the academic honesty guidelines you signed.
UF Counseling Services: Resources are available on campus for students having personal problems or lacking
clear career and academic goals that interfere with their academic performance. These resources include: (1)
University Counseling Center, 301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575, personal and career counseling; (2) Student Mental
Health, Student Health Care Center, 392-1171, personal counseling; (3) Sexual Assault Recovery Services
(SARS), Student Health Care Center, 392-1161, sexual counseling; and (4) Career Resource Center, Reitz
Union, 392-1601, career development assistance and counseling. Alachua County Crisis Center, 334-0888,
provides 24 hour-a-day services, 7 days a week through a crisis telephone hotline and a crisis intervention
outreach team. Trained volunteers who have backup from mental health professionals provide the services.
Software Use: All faculty, staff and students of the university are required and expected to obey the laws and
legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal
penalties for the individual violator. Because such violations are against university policies and rules,
disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate.
Services for Students with Disabilities: The office of the Dean of Students Office in 202 Peabody Hall (3921261 (Voice) 392-3008 (TDD)) provides individual assistance to students with documented disabilities based
upon the need and impact of the specific disability. Students requesting classroom accommodation must first
register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the
student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation. Please do
not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns in this regard.
Minor changes may be made to the course at the instructor’s discretion.