To enhance critical thinking skills. To provide an opportunity to apply information to issues that face adolescents today. Laurie Sullivan Hunter, Ph. Attendance is required. There will be 4 exams, each worth 100 points.
Exams are multiple choice, short answer, and essay.
Since you are allowed to drop one exam, a missed exam will count as your lowest exam grade. There will also be quizzes based on chapter readings, each worth 1 point. These quizzes are designed to encourage you to read and to utilize your course website, rather than to penalize. In essence, these quizzes serve as extra credit. In addition to the 4 exams and quizzes, you are required to complete 10 journal entries assigned throughout the semester.