Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

considered an excused absence with appropriate written documentation; Employment related training or special assignments may be considered an excused absence with appropriate written documentation; Military reserve or active duty obligations may be considered excused with appropriate written documentation; Students must maintain a clear channel of communication with the instructor. See the announcements and course for in depth information on the late work policy. ______________________________________________________________________ APA Formatting and Reference Guidelines: I know I do not need to tell you that it is considered plagiarism - academic fraud - to represent someone else’s thoughts and words as you own. Therefore, students must be careful to give credit to authors by citing all resources. As standard practice, graduate students are expected to cite all resource references using MLA or APA formatting and reference guidelines. If you are using APA style, I recommend the use of The APA Pocket Handbook (ISBN 978-097422184), or Rossiter, J. (2007). The APA pocket handbook. DW Publishing Co. _____________________________________________________________________ Disabilities and Special Needs Americans with disabilities act as Amended (ADAAA) We are committed to providing the highest quality of education and supporting students’ academic success and safety. Therefore, in accordance with the ADA, we will provide reasonable accommodations and services to all students with documented disabilities to facilitate learning. Though a request for services may be made at any time, it is best to request services at or before the start of the semester. To receive accommodations and services, students should immediately contact the ADA Director.