THAN Introducción a la Tanatología Syllabus

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1 THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO THAN Introducción a la Tanatología Syllabus UTPR-2015 Page 1 THAN 701

2 Course Syllabus Course Title: Course Schedule Times: Course Location Required Text: Instructor s Name: THAN Introducción a la Tanatología 3 crs Wednesday, August 12, Wednesday, September 9, :00 pm 11:00 pm Isabela Campus / Hybrid ( Handbook of thanatology: The essential body of knowledge for the study of death, dying, and bereavement By D. Balk, C. Wogrin, G. Thornton & D. Meagher (Eds.) New York, NY: Taylor & Francis, ISBN Dr. Victor Alberto Alers Serra, Ph.D., PT-CSp Telephone: Mobile Telephone: Office Telephone: Home Web Site: Address: Availability: dralers@utpr.org Thursday 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Welcome! My goal in this course is to share my knowledge and experience so students can have a clear understanding of Critical Thinking. As a facilitator, it is very important to me that students read the topics assigned for the week in order to achieve class interaction between students and facilitator. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Instructor Education: Psy.D. en Psicología Clínica (en proceso) Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico - Recinto de Arecibo Ph.D. Psicoterapia Eclesiástica Colegio de Formación Teológica y Ministerial Doctorate in Community Chaplaincy Trinity Bible College and Seminary Bachelor of Science in Business Administration University of Phoenix Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling Master of Divinity Colegio de Formación Teológica y Ministerial Bethany Divinity College and Seminary Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology Universidad Teológica de Puerto Rico Associate of Science in Respiratory Care Universidad Adventista de las Antillas. UTPR-2015 Page 2 THAN 701

3 Overview COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to introduce you to Thanatology- the study of death, dying and bereavement. We will take a look into how these very real and inevitable issues affect individuals mental, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Course Content: Discusión de Prontuario Lista de Referencias del Handbook of Thanatology Clarificar la dinámica de la clase Repasar el Manual Informativo del Programa y clarificar dudas Presentar el Body of Knowledge (BOK) Matrix Discusión de los Proyectos P. de la C y P. de la C Posición de la Sociedad de Psiquiatría de Puerto Rico en relación a la Tanatología Introducción a la historia de la Tanatología La Tanatología como una herramienta en el Trabajo Social Actitudes psicológicas ante la muerte y el duelo Course Evaluation: View assignments: Course Changes Please note that the instructor s assignments may vary from the original syllabus you received from the student web page. Assignments in the student web page take priority. While the reading assignments and learning objectives remain the same, some of the assignments in this syllabus have been customized for this particular section. How Points and Percentages Equate to Grades: Grade Minimum % A A 95.0 A B B 83.5 B F 0 Grading Criteria The University's policy is that grading is not done "on a curve." Individual grades should reflect student demonstration of mastery of course objectives and outcomes and achievement of the University's Learning Goals. UTPR-2015 Page 3 THAN 701

4 Policies and Procedures As a faculty member, I expect each student to maintain high standards of honesty and ethical behavior. All assignments submitted in fulfillment of course requirements must be the students own work. All assignments, except those designed as group is meant to be individual efforts. Learning team work is meant to be equal efforts by all group members. It is assumed that students will perform professionally in preparing work required for this course. I also strongly reinforce student participation in the class; not only on an individual basis, but also as members of the Learning Teams. Late Assignments The papers, homework and exercises are due on the stated due dates. There are no exceptions. All missed assignments must be submitted by the next workshop. Late assignments submitted after the due date will have 10% deducted from the total point value. IF ASSIGNMENTS ARE RECEIVED AFTER THE THIRD DAY LATE, NO POINTS WILL BE GIVEN. If the late assignment is sent by , it is the student responsibility to request a reply from the professor confirming receipt of the homework. Privacy and Confidentiality in the Theological University of Puerto Rico Classroom One of the highlights of the Theological University of Puerto Rico academic experience is that students can draw on the wealth of examples from their organizations in class discussions and in their written work. However, it is imperative that students not share information that is confidential, privileged, or proprietary in nature. Code of Student Responsibility The Theological University of Puerto Rico Code of Student Responsibility supports the University's mission to provide opportunities for working adult students to learn and to meet their life and career goals. As members of the Theological University of Puerto Rico academic community, students are responsible to respect the rights and privileges of others, and to foster an environment conducive to student learning. By virtue of membership in the University's academic community, students accept an obligation to abide by the Code of Student Responsibility as follows: 1. Deal ethically with fellow students, faculty members, and University staff members. 2. Recognize and embrace the diverse contributions of fellow students, faculty members, and staff in creating an environment embodied in the principles of mutual respect and acceptance of difference. 3. Help to foster a productive learning atmosphere where everyone can do his or her best. 4. Assess one's own and other's academic and interpersonal strengths and weaknesses by constructively accepting and providing feedback. 5. Recognize one's own personal and professional values and the personal and professional values of others. 6. Demonstrate self-reliance and self-direction in the setting and completion of individual and group learning goals and objectives. 7. Accept responsibility and accountability for one's own actions, verbal and written communications, and interactions with faculty, students, and staff. 8. Acknowledge that conflicts and the resolution of conflicts, between individuals and among groups, are integral to the collaborative learning process, and demonstrate responsibility for resolving these conflicts while maintaining respect for all individuals involved regardless of the outcome. 9. Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of personal or professional information communicated about clients, one's employer, other students or their employers. 10. Accept responsibility for working collaboratively in the learning process, and for the achievement of those learning outcomes linked to group performance. 11. Adhere strictly to University standards on plagiarism and academic cheating. 12. Obey national, state, and local laws and abide by the regulations of the University Student Code of Academic Integrity By virtue of membership in the University s academic community, students accept a responsibility to abide by the Student Code of Academic Integrity, which is a part of the Student Code of Conduct. Student Code of Academic Integrity Theological University of Puerto Rico is an academic community whose fundamental mission is the pursuit of spiritual and intellectual growth. Achievement of this mission is dependent upon the development of autonomous thought and respect UTPR-2015 Page 4 THAN 701

5 for the ideas of others. Academic dishonesty threatens the integrity of individual students as well as the University s academic community. By virtue of membership in the University s academic community, students accept a responsibility to abide by this Student Code of Academic Integrity, which is a part of the Student Code of Conduct. Academic integrity violations include all forms of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to: a. Plagiarism Intentional or unintentional representation of another s words or ideas as one s own in an academic exercise. Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to: The exact copy of information from a source without proper citation and without use of quotation marks or block quotation formatting. If any words or ideas used in a class posting or assignment submission do not represent the student s original words or ideas, the student must distinguish them with quotation marks or a freestanding, indented block quotation (for a quotation of 40 or more words). Paraphrasing statements, paragraphs, or other bodies of work without proper citation using someone else s ideas, data, language, and/or arguments without acknowledgement. Presenting work as the student s own that has been prepared in whole or part by someone other than that particular student. This includes the purchase and/or sharing of work. Failure to properly cite and reference statistics, data, or other sources of information that are used in one s submission. b. Self-plagiarism, double dipping, or dovetailing Submission of work that has been prepared for a different course without fair citation of the original work and prior approval of faculty. Students who submit assignments that were previously submitted in another course are subject to the same consequences they would face if they plagiarized these assignments. The use of one s previous work in an assignment requires prior approval from the current faculty member and citation of the previous work. c. Fabrication Falsification or invention of any information, citation, data, or document. This includes the invention or alteration of data or results, or relying on another source s results in any assignment without proper acknowledgement of that source. Fabrication includes citing sources that the student has not actually used or consulted. d. Unauthorized Assistance Use of materials or information not authorized by the faculty member to complete an academic exercise, or the completion of an academic exercise by someone other than the student. Students must rely upon their own abilities and refrain from obtaining assistance in any manner that faculty does not explicitly allow. This includes but is not limited to providing or receiving answers to an exam, use of faculty materials or answer keys, or a student having someone take his or her exam. e. Copyright infringement Acquisition or use of copyrighted works without appropriate legal license or permission. f. Misrepresentation Falsely representing the student s situation to faculty when (1) justifying an absence or the need for an incomplete grade; or (2) requesting a makeup exam, a special due date, or extension of a syllabus or class deadline for submitting a course requirement. g. Collusion Helping or allowing another student to commit any act of academic dishonesty. If you have any questions about appropriate academic citations, you may want to review the Plagiarism Tutorial of the Center for Writing Excellence. This tutorial is designed for use by students to help them understand and avoid plagiarism. Any student who commits plagiarism or academic dishonesty in a course may receive 0 credit for an assignment (without any opportunity of resubmission), and/or be brought up on charges of academic dishonesty before a Theological University of Puerto Rico Campus Committee. All papers will be checked for plagiarism. Standards of Student Behavior Theological University of Puerto Rico s students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible members of the University's academic community as defined in its "Code of Student Responsibility." This requires the demonstration of mutual respect and civility in academic and professional discourse. A University is a marketplace of ideas and in the course of the search for truth, it is essential that freedom exists for contrary ideas to be expressed. Conduct that is UTPR-2015 Page 5 THAN 701

6 determined to impair the opportunities of others to learn or that disrupts the orderly functions of the University will be deemed misconduct and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Alleged violations of Standards of Student Behavior must be forwarded in writing to the campus Director of Academic Affairs or the campus Director of Operations and shall be immediately investigated according to the procedures established by the University. Misconduct for which students are subject to disciplinary action includes but is not limited to: 1. Actions, verbal statements, and written statements which threaten or violate the personal safety of any member of the faculty, staff, or other students, or any conduct which interferes with the educational process or institutional functions. 2. Harassment, sexual or otherwise, that has the effect of creating a hostile or offensive educational environment for any student, faculty, or staff member. 3. Disruptive behavior that hinders or interferes with the educational process. 4. Violation of any applicable professional codes of ethics or conduct. 5. Failure to promptly comply with any reasonable directive from faculty or University officials. 6. Failure to cooperate in a University investigation. 7. Carrying of weapons on campus, at campus-sanctioned events, or when meeting with campus personnel. (This policy is not applicable to students who are law enforcement officers required by law to carry firearms at all times). 8. Using or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while in class, at campus-sanctioned events, or when meeting with campus personnel. 9. Cheating - using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise. 10. Fabrication - falsification or invention of any information, citation, or document, or lying during a University investigation. 11. Plagiarism - representing the words or ideas of another as one's own in an academic exercise. 12. Unlawful use or acquisition of copyrighted works. 13. Helping another student cheat, fabricate, plagiarize, or unlawfully acquire or use copyrighted works. 14. Violation of the policy on Acceptable Use of University Computing and Communication Resources for Students and Faculty. 15. Hazing (any action which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any University-sanctioned organization) 16. Violation of University regulations and policies (in addition to those regulations and policies covered by items 1-15 above). 17. Violation of federal, state, or local laws or regulations that impacts the University's educational environment. While an alleged violation of the Standards of Student Behavior is being investigated, a student may be removed from class, campus-sanctioned events, or other University functions. If a violation is found, disciplinary action will be based on the seriousness of the situation and may include, but not be limited to, documented counseling by a University staff member, loss of credit, suspension and/or expulsion. In all cases, University officials will take action in accordance with University policies and procedures. Additional References Web Links and Books: Biblioteca Digital de la UTPR Enlaces interesantes de Psicología Clínica Handbook of Thanatology Reference List, 2nd Ed. Reference List, 2nd Edition (Adobe PDF File) UTPR-2015 Page 6 THAN 701