psy 300.01e learning processes and development · the syllabus/schedule are subject to change. 1...

The syllabusschedule are subject to change

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PSY 30001E

LEARNING PROCESSES AND DEVELOPMENT COURSE SYLLABUS Fall 2016

TR 930-1045 AM Henderson 206

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor Hsun-Yu Chan PhD Office Location Henderson 201-B Office Hours TR 230-500 PM or by appointment Office Phone (903) 468-6056 Office Fax (903) 886-5510 University Email Address Hsun-YuChantamucedu Preferred Form of Communication Email Communication Response Time 24 hr (weekday)

COURSE INFORMATION

Materials ndash Textbooks Readings Supplementary Readings

Textbook(s) Required

Woolfolk A E (2016) Educational psychology (13th ed) New York NY Pearson ISBN 9780133549928 Additional handouts may be distributed in class

Software Required

Word processing software (eg Microsoft Office Word OpenOfficeorg Pages) Internet Browser (eg Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer Mozilla FireFox Google Chrome Safari Opera)


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Optional Texts andor Materials

Cushman K (2003) Fires in the bathroom Advice for teachers from high school students New York NY The New Press (Reserved in the James Gee Library)

Cushman K amp Rogers L (2008) Fires in the middle school bathroom Advice for teachers from middle schoolers New York NY The New Press (Reserved in the James Gee Library)

Rogoff B (1990) Apprenticeship in thinking Cognitive development in social context New York NY Oxford University Press

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the students with information about the application of psychological theories to the learning processes and the development of children and adolescents Principles and procedures of measurement and evaluation are also included The primary objective is to facilitate a clear understanding of the complex and dynamic processes of learning and development This course is required as part of the teacher preparation program The four major areas that will be covered in this course are 1) development 2) learning and motivation 3) measurement and evaluation and 4) professional issues The course is designed to be useful for your future career and daily life be it teaching advising or even parenting I encourage you to fully engage in this course and always think about how the material can be applied in your profession in the future If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me

Student Learning Outcomes

1 Distinguish age-appropriate behaviors as they relate to learning and teaching 2 Apply information regarding the theories of the teaching-learning processes to

how people learn what factors motivate them and how they retain knowledge 3 Distinguish between measurement and evaluation and the implication of each

for assessing student progress

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Minimal Technical Skills Needed

Using the learning management system (Pearson LearningStudio)

Using word processing software (eg Microsoft Word)

Instructional Methods

The course is conducted through lectures There are small-group discussions during class and students are expected to fully engage in these discussions


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Student Responsibilities or Tips for Success in the Course

In general students are expected to invest six to nine hours per week into preparing for this course To successfully complete the course students should read the textbook before class attend the class and fully engage in in-class discussions Reviewing the course material thoroughly is essential for preparing for the exams and assignments Students are encouraged to work on the Teaching Philosophy Interview early to complete a high quality report Submitting the assignments and report on time is critical Students are welcome to contact the instructor when needed

GRADING Course grades will be determined by performance in the three exams three Mediarsquos View of Education and Learning assignments and one Teaching Philosophy Interview report See the Assessments section for more information

Evaluation

Exams (3x) 300 points

Mediarsquos View of Education and Learning (3x) 150 points

Teaching Philosophy Interview (1x) 100 points

Total points possible 550 points

There are occasional in-class pop-up quizzes throughout the semester The points you earn are counted as extra credits These extra credits will be added to your final total points before the letter grade is calculated

Final grades in this course will be based on the following scale

A 90 and above (495 points and above) B 80-89 (440-494 points) C 70-79 (385-439 points) D 60-69 (330-384 points) F 0-59 (0-329 points)

Assessments

The course grade is calculated by your performance in the following exams and assignments

1 Exams (total 300 points) Exams will constitute a portion of the grade There will be three non-cumulative exams worth 100 points each Exams will vary in terms of format but are likely to include both multiple-choice and short answer questions Corresponding course objectives -Competent application of psychological theories to the learning processes and the development of children and adolescents -Clear understanding of principles and procedures of measurement and evaluation


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-Comprehensive knowledge of the complex and dynamic processes of learning and development

2 Mediarsquos View of Education and Learning (total 150 points) Three examples from mass media outlets (eg articles news essay video clips etc) will be distributed and discussed in class After class discussion write a short essay (2 pages maximum) to constructively critique the example and the paper is due a week after the class discussion Each essay is worth 50 points -Competent application of psychological theories to the learning processes and the development of children and adolescents -Clear understanding of principles and procedures of measurement and evaluation -Comprehensive knowledge of the complex and dynamic processes of learning and development

3 Teaching Philosophy Interview (100 point) Interview one of your most inspiring teacherscoaches and write a 5-page paper to summarize the interview your findings and critiques See more details of the logistics and grading rubrics attached at the end of the syllabus -Competent application of psychological theories to the learning processes and the development of children and adolescents -Clear understanding of principles and procedures of measurement and evaluation -Comprehensive knowledge of the complex and dynamic processes of learning and development

No make-up exam is allowed unless prearranged 48 hours prior to the actual exam date All assignments must be typed using a 12-point Times New Roman font double-spaced with one-inch margin on letter-size paper Each assignment is due in class and only hard copy is accepted For example the first Mediarsquos View assignment is due at 1045 AM on September 15th 2016 Ten points will be deducted from each late assignment if submitted within 24 hours after the deadline and no assignment is accepted afterward unless prearranged 48 hours before the deadline A signature on the first page with date and time from one of the Psychology department faculty or staff members is required when you do not turn in late assignments directly to the instructor late assignments without such signature or datetime information are not accepted

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS bull You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet connection

The minimum computer requirements are o 512 MB of RAM 1 GB or more preferred o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher

resolution

bull You must have a o Sound card which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop

computer o Speakers or headphones


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o For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools andor an online proctoring solution a webcam and microphone are required

bull Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date on your machine At a minimum Java 7 update 51 is required to support the learning management system The most current version of Java can be downloaded at JAVA web site httpwwwjavacomendownloadmanualjsp

bull Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date bull Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical Requirements

website Browser Check httphelpecollegecomLS_Tech_Req_WebHelpen-usLS_Technical_RequirementshtmBrowset

Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported Pop-ups are allowed JavaScript is enabled Cookies are enabled bull You will need some additional free software (plug-ins) for enhanced web browsing

Ensure that you download the free versions of the following software o Adobe Reader httpsgetadobecomreader o Adobe Flash Player (version 17 or later) httpsgetadobecomflashplayer o Adobe Shockwave Player httpsgetadobecomshockwave o Apple Quick Time httpwwwapplecomquicktimedownload

bull At a minimum you must have Microsoft Office 2013 2010 2007 Pages or Open

Office Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty students and staff Microsoft Word is the standard word processing software Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software and Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software Copying and pasting along with attachinguploading documents for assignment submission will also be required If you do not have Microsoft Office you can check with the bookstore to see if they have any student copies

bull For additional information about system requirements please see System Requirements for LearningStudio httpssecureecollegecomtamucindexlearnaction=technical

ACCESS AND NAVIGATION

Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege) Access and Log in Information

This course will be facilitated using Pearson LearningStudio the learning management system used by Texas AampM University-Commerce To get started with the course go to


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myLeo and from the top menu ribbon select eCollege Then on the upper left side of the screen click on the My Courses tab httpwwwtamucedumyleoaspx You will need your campus-wide ID (CWID) and password to log into the course If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password contact the Center for IT Excellence (CITE) at 9034686000 or helpdesktamucedu Note It is strongly recommended you perform a ldquoBrowser Testrdquo prior to the start of your course To launch a browser test login to Pearson LearningStudio click on the My Courses tab and then select the Browser Test link under Support Services

Pearson LearningStudio Student Technical Support

Texas AampM University-Commerce provides students technical support for the use of Pearson LearningStudio Technical assistance is available 247 (24 hours 7 days a week) If you experience LearningStudio (eCollege) technical problems contact the LearningStudio helpdesk at 1-866-656-5511 (toll free) or visit Pearson 247 Customer Support Site http247supportcusthelpcom The student help desk may be reached in the following ways

Chat Support Click on Live Support on the tool bar within your course to chat with a Pearson LearningStudio Representative

Phone 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with Pearson LearningStudio Technical Support Representative

Accessing Help from within Your Course Click on the Tech Support icon on the upper left side of the screen inside the course Then you will be able to get assistance via online chat or by phone

Note Personal computer and internet connection problems do not excuse the requirement to complete all course work in a timely and satisfactory manner Each student needs to have a backup method to deal with these inevitable problems These methods might include the availability of a backup PC at home or work the temporary use of a computer at a friends home the local library office service companies Starbucks a TAMUC campus open computer lab etc

Policy for Reporting Problems with Pearson LearningStudio

Should students encounter Pearson LearningStudio based problems while submitting assignmentsdiscussionscommentsexams the following procedure must be followed


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1 Students must report the problem to the help desk You may reach the helpdesk

at 1-866-656-5511 2 Students must file their problem with the helpdesk and obtain a helpdesk ticket

number 3 Once a helpdesk ticket number is in your possession students should email me

to advise me of the problem and provide me with the helpdesk ticket number

4 I will call the helpdesk to confirm your problem and follow up with you

PLEASE NOTE Your personal computer and internet access problems are not a legitimate excuses for filing a ticket with the Pearson LearningStudio Help Desk Only Pearson LearningStudio based problems are legitimate reasons to contact the Help Desk You strongly are encouraged to check for your internet browser compatibility BEFORE the course begins and take the Pearson LearningStudio tutorial offered for students who may require some extra assistance in navigating the Pearson LearningStudio platform myLeo Support Your myLeo email address is required to send and receive all student correspondence Please email helpdesktamucedu or call us at 903-468-6000 with any questions about setting up your myLeo email account You may also access information at myLeo httpsleotamucedu Learner Support The One Stop Shop was created to serve you by providing as many resources as possible in one location httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsonestopshop The Academic Success Center provides academic resources to help you achieve academic success httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesacademicSuccessCenter

FREE MobilE APPS The Courses apps for phones have been adapted to support the tasks students can easily complete on a smaller device Due to the smaller screen size course content is not presented The Courses app is free of charge The mobile Courses Apps are designed and adapted for different devices

App Title iPhone ndash Pearson LearningStudio Courses for iPhone Android ndash LearningStudio Courses - Phone

Operating System

iPhone - OS 6 and above Android ndash Jelly Bean Kitkat and Lollipop OS


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iPhone App URL

httpsitunesapplecomusapppearson-learningstudio-coursesid977280011mt=8

Android App URL

httpsplaygooglecomstoreappsdetailsid=compearsonlsphone

Once downloaded search for Texas AampM University-Commerce and it should appear on the list Then you will need to sign into the myLeo Mobile portal The Courses App for Android and iPhone contain the following feature set bull View titlescodeInstructor of all Courses enrolled in online bull View and respond to all discussions in individual Courses bull View Instructor Announcements in individual Courses bull View Graded items Grades and comments in individual Courses bull Grade to Date bull View Events (assignments) and Calendar in individual Courses bull View Activity Feed for all courses bull View course filters on activities bull View link to Privacy Policy bull Ability to Sign out bull Send Feedback

LearningStudio Notifications Students can be alerted to course activities via text on their mobile phones or up to two email addresses Based on their preferences students can automatically receive a push notification with every new course announcement threaded discussion post grade andor assignment without having to login to the course Enrolled students will automatically receive email notifications for announcements and can opt out of this feature To receive text notifications students must opt in To begin setting up notifications go into your course in LearningStudio and click on the bell-shaped Notifications icon on the main menu ribbon By default the studentrsquos university email address will appear This cannot be changed in LearningStudio Additional email addresses may be added by clicking the Add button After all of the other selections are completed be sure to click the Save and Finish button

COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT


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Interaction with Instructor Statement Students are encouraged to attend the office hour (TR 230-500 PM or by appointment) Email is the best way to contact the instructor and on weekdays please allow 24 hours for a response If you do not receive a response in 24 hours please resend the message

COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURESPOLICIES

Course Specific ProceduresPolicies

Attendance to class is required (see TAMUC Attendance section for details) Each assignment is due in class and only hard copy is accepted For example the first Mediarsquos View assignment is due at 1045 AM on September 15th 2016 Ten points will be deducted from each late assignment if submitted within 24 hours after the deadline and no assignment is accepted afterward unless prearranged 48 hours before the deadline A signature on the first page with date and time from one of the Psychology department faculty or staff members is required when you do not turn in late assignments directly to the instructor late assignments without such signature or datetime information are not accepted No make-up exam is allowed unless prearranged 48 hours prior to the actual exam date There are occasional pop-up quizzes in class the points earned from the quizzes are extra credits and will be added to your final grade

Syllabus Change Policy

The syllabus is a guide Circumstances and events such as student progress may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance

University Specific Procedures

Student Conduct

All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment The Code of Student Conduct is described in detail in the Student Guidebook httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrardocumentsstudentGuidebookpdf Students should also consult the Rules of Netiquette for more information regarding how to interact with students in an online forum Netiquette httpwwwalbioncomnetiquettecoreruleshtml

TAMUC Attendance

For more information about the attendance policy please visit the Attendance webpage and Procedure 139999R001 httpwwwtamuceduadmissionsregistrargeneralInformationattendanceaspx


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httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsacademic139999R001pdf

Academic Integrity

Students at Texas AampM University-Commerce are expected to maintain high standards of integrity and honesty in all of their scholastic work For more details and the definition of academic dishonesty see the following procedures Undergraduate Academic Dishonesty 139999R003 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsundergraduates139999R003UndergraduateAcademicDishonestypdf Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty 139999R010 httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures13studentsgraduate139999R010GraduateStudentAcademicDishonestypdf

ADA Statement

Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities Among other things this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities If you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact

Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

Texas AampM University-Commerce Gee Library- Room 132 Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148 Email RebeccaTuerktamucedu

Website Office of Student Disability Resources and Services

httpwwwtamuceducampusLifecampusServicesstudentDisabilityResourcesAndServices

Nondiscrimination Notice

Texas AampM University-Commerce will comply in the classroom and in online courses with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related retaliation on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetic information or


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veteran status Further an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression will be maintained

Campus Concealed Carry Statement

Texas Senate Bill - 11 (Government Code 4112031 et al) authorizes the carrying of a concealed handgun in Texas AampM University-Commerce buildings only by persons who have been issued and are in possession of a Texas License to Carry a Handgun Qualified law enforcement officers or those who are otherwise authorized to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Texas are also permitted to do so Pursuant to Penal Code (PC) 46035 and AampM-Commerce Rule 340602R1 license holders may not carry a concealed handgun in restricted locations For a list of locations please refer to the Carrying Concealed Handguns On Campus document andor consult your event organizer Web url httpwwwtamuceduaboutUspoliciesProceduresStandardsStatementsrulesProcedures34SafetyOfEmployeesAndStudents340602R1pdf Pursuant to PC 46035 the open carrying of handguns is prohibited on all AampM-Commerce campuses Report violations to the University Police Department at 903-886-5868 or 9-1-1


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COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR

Date Topic Assigned Reading

Overview 830 Learning Teaching amp Educational Psychology Ch 1 pp 2-15 91 Learning Teaching amp Educational Psychology Ch 1 pp 16-29 How People Learn 96 Behavioral Views of Learning Ch 7 pp 250-261 98 Behavioral Views of Learning Ch 7 pp 262-287 913 Cognitive Development Ch 2 pp 30-56 915 Cognitive Development 1st Mediarsquos View due Ch 2 pp 56-71 920 Cognitive Views of Learning Ch 8 pp 288-304 922 Cognitive Views of Learning Ch 8 pp 304-325 927 Complex Cognitive Processes Ch 9 pp 326-350 929 Complex Cognitive Processes Ch 9 pp 350-367 104 Exam 1 106 Language Development Ch 5 pp 170-207 1011 Self Social amp Moral Development Ch 3 pp 72-80 93-105 1013 Self Social amp Moral Development Ch 3 pp 80-93 105-117 Teaching amp Assessing 1018 Constructivism Ch 10 pp 368-395 1020 Constructivism 2nd Mediarsquos View due Ch 10 pp 395-409 1025 Social Cognitive Views of Motivation and Learning Ch 11 pp 410-422 1027 Social Cognitive Views of Motivation and Learning Ch 11 pp 422-441 111 Motivation Ch 12 pp 442-462 113 Motivation Ch 12 pp 462-485 118 Exam 2 1110 Creating Learning Environments Ch 13 pp 486-506 1115 Creating Learning Environments Ch 13 pp 506-527 1117 Learner Differences and Learning Needs Ch 4 pp 118-139 1122 Learner Differences and Learning Needs

3rd Mediarsquos View due Ch 4 pp 139-169

1129 Culture and Diversity Ch 6 pp 208-249 122 Teaching Every Student Ch 14 pp 528-567 126 Assessment Ch 15 pp 568-587 128 Assessment Ch 15 pp 587-608

1213 Exam 3 Teaching Philosophy Interview due


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Teaching Philosophy Interview Guide

The purpose of this project is to help you identify and critically evaluate effective methods the educator implemented that facilitated your learning vis-agrave-vis different aspects and stages of development you were at This project also helps you practice important research skills and academic writing You will conduct a 30-minute interview centering on one of the topics (or more) covered in class critically analyze and evaluate the effective practices that facilitate your learning and write a 5-page report with references interview note and interview protocol (not counted within the page limit) Please closely follow the instructions below

Who to be interviewed The one person who has inspired encouraged or mentored you and who has greatly and positively impacted you He or she can be your teacher coach or mentor during K-12 or college He or she has to be above 18 years of age and cannot be your parent legal guardian sibling or close relative

How to do the interview Please follow the steps to complete this project 1 Identify a topic that you want to explore (eg effective instructional methods

perspectives on assessment) 2 Identify the interviewee and acquire his or her written assent (see the template of

assent form distributed in class) 3 Develop an interview protocol and discuss the protocol with the course instructor in-

person or via email Revise the interview protocol when necessary (and include the final protocol when submitting the report)

4 Conduct the interview in person or distantly (phone Skype etc) Please keep an interview note which will be included in the paper Recording is optional

5 Write the report Please de-identify the interviewee (eg by using a pseudonym) and mask all identifiable information

What to include in the paper The goal of the paper is to let the readers learn about the interviewee what he or she has done that inspired you how you critically evaluate the reasons and rationale behind such effective practices and implications to your future profession (ie what you will do when you are in his or her position) The paper is worth a total of 100 points and will be graded according to the following rubrics

Component of Paper Points

Description and synthesis of the intervieweersquos professional background and the incident(s) that the interviewee has inspired or encouraged you greatly

20

Connection to theories that explain why the intervieweersquos practice was effective

50

Application and implication to your future professional practice 20

Mechanics (length margins spelling and grammar) 5

Inclusion of interview protocol interview note and reference list (in APA style)

5

Total 100

Do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions


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Optional Texts andor Materials

Cushman K (2003) Fires in the bathroom Advice for teachers from high school students New York NY The New Press (Reserved in the James Gee Library)

Cushman K amp Rogers L (2008) Fires in the middle school bathroom Advice for teachers from middle schoolers New York NY The New Press (Reserved in the James Gee Library)

Rogoff B (1990) Apprenticeship in thinking Cognitive development in social context New York NY Oxford University Press

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the students with information about the application of psychological theories to the learning processes and the development of children and adolescents Principles and procedures of measurement and evaluation are also included The primary objective is to facilitate a clear understanding of the complex and dynamic processes of learning and development This course is required as part of the teacher preparation program The four major areas that will be covered in this course are 1) development 2) learning and motivation 3) measurement and evaluation and 4) professional issues The course is designed to be useful for your future career and daily life be it teaching advising or even parenting I encourage you to fully engage in this course and always think about how the material can be applied in your profession in the future If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me

Student Learning Outcomes

1 Distinguish age-appropriate behaviors as they relate to learning and teaching 2 Apply information regarding the theories of the teaching-learning processes to

how people learn what factors motivate them and how they retain knowledge 3 Distinguish between measurement and evaluation and the implication of each

for assessing student progress

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Minimal Technical Skills Needed

Using the learning management system (Pearson LearningStudio)

Using word processing software (eg Microsoft Word)

Instructional Methods

The course is conducted through lectures There are small-group discussions during class and students are expected to fully engage in these discussions


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iPhone App URL


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iPhone App URL


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ADA Statement










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iPhone App URL


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Academic Integrity


ADA Statement










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20


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iPhone App URL


Android App URL






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Academic Integrity


ADA Statement










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20


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TAMUC Attendance



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Academic Integrity


ADA Statement










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20


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20


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