I am so excited that you found my HSER 330 / PSYC 365 Issues of Diverse Populations class Syllabus! Whether you are already registered or if you are still thinking about it, I hope that after exploring this syllabus, all your questions are answered and you make the decision to enroll! Oh, you might be wondering who in the heck is teaching this class? If you haven't guessed it, that would be me and if you want to learn more about who "me" is, click About Professor Hokerson to find out more!
This class is cross-listed class, which means you can register as either HSER 330 (#10667) or PSYC 365 (#10668)
This class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:50am, in the Technical Education West, Room 407.
This Syllabus is dynamic and includes a combination of written, visual, and audio information. It may be overwhelming for some students, and may be complicated to navigate if you use a screen reader.
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If you prefer a traditional format, or if you need an accessible format, please visit my printable/text only Diversity Class Syllabus, which has the same information presented in written format, without the audio and visual features.
You will find a printable schedule of the semester below:
Semester Start Date: August 24
The last day to drop the class for a full refund is: September 6
The last day to drop the class with no notation on your record is: September 8
The last day to withdraw with a W on your transcript is: November 19
Last day to petition for pass/no pass is: December 19
Semester End Date: December 19
What is this class about?
Many students who enroll in this class believe that they will be learning about others, or gaining a greater understanding of similarities and differences across different cultures. To the contrary, if you enroll in this class, you will learn much more about yourself, your beliefs, values, and responsibilities in our own communities.
Who should take this class?
There are many reasons why a person would want to enroll in this class, but here are a few:
Graduation/Transfer Requirements:
AA/AS Area V(b)
CSU Area D9 | IGETC Area 41
Human Services or Chemical Dependency majors (this is a requirement)
Personal growth
Social awareness
Community well-being
To be a better human
Why does ARC offer this class?
“American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community.” This is a core value of ARC and an essential component of this class. ARC Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
What supports does ARC offer students?
ARC is committed to helping you achieve your goal and offers a variety of support programs, such as the ones I've linked to below. For a complete list of these programs, visit the ARC Support Services webpage.
If there is anything that I can do to help you successfully pursue your academic goals at ARC, please do not hesitate to reach out to me and I will do my best to quickly and effectively connect you to the services and/or supports that you need.
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You can use the Patient Portal to make an appointment to see your College Nurses in the Student Health and Wellness Center for TB testing, immunizations, assistance with health requirements for academic programs, and any physical concerns. You can also use the Patient Portal to schedule non-emergent telephonic appointments for employee TB risk assessments, and mental well-being for students.
American River College is pleased to introduce the Beaver Cares Basic Needs Center, located on campus in the Welcome and Support Center. We offer a wide range of services including food assistance, housing resources, and more! The Beaver Cares team believes that any barrier to success that a student is experiencing is a "basic need" and we strive to address them all in-house or by referral.
It is important to me that I treat every student equally, when it comes to earning a grade in my class, however I realize that sometimes a student might feel like they have been singled out or treated unfairly. How might you resolve an issue that comes up, if you think that you've been treated unfairly?
I hope that the first step would be to reach out to me directly to discuss the issue and see if we can come to an understanding and resolution that we both can live with.
If you are unhappy with a resolution or if you are not comfortable approaching me yourself, you have a right to report that concern/complaint directly to the Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences: Kathy Sorensen (916) 484-8428 or sorensk@arc.losrios.edu
I do my best to treat all students equitably but want to be sure that you know how to resolve a concern or conflict if one does arise. If you feel like you still need more information about ARC’s Student Code of Conduct problem resolution, please contact the ARC Office of Student Conduct at (916) 484-8465.
If you have a disability, you may qualify for a special accommodation to facilitate your success, such as extended time on quizzes, special note taking paper, or audio recording devices. Please contact ARC Disabled Student Personnel Services (DSPS) if you think you might benefit from such services. All accommodations substantiated by DSPS will be honored and once you have given me the official DSPS form it can take up to a week to make these accommodations, so please get this to me ASAP.