Bullying on the Internet - EDU 737TJ 2012 93

2.0 Semester Units

A Fully Online Course

This third in a five-course series addresses one of the most pervasive and concerning issues facing students, schools and teachers in schools today.  Bullying:  An Introduction is a required prerequisite for this course.  This course is focused on the issues regarding safety for children and adolescents that have arisen due to access to the Internet.  Issues that will be discussed and addressed will be focused on cyberbullying, but will also include other safety concerns on the Internet; such as cyberstalking, classroom Internet abuse and inappropriate usage of images, information and social networking tools.  The course is aimed to provide you with a deeper understanding of magnitude of the possibilities of abuse, as well as tools, tips and strategies to prevent inappropriate usage.

Courses in this series: 

• EDU 737TH/EDU X717A:  Bullying:  An Introduction (3 units) PREREQUISITE for  EDU 737TI/EDU X718A, EDU 737TJ/EDU X719A, EDU 737TK/EDU X720A and EDU X768I
  
• EDU 737TI/EDU X718A:    Bullying:  Issues of Gender and Race (2 units) 
• EDU 737TJ/EDU X719A:   Bullying on the Internet (2 units)
• EDU 737TK/EDU X720A:  Bullying:  Prevention (2 units) 
• EDU X768I:  Not In Our School:  Strategies to Address Bullying and Intolerance and Create Safe, Inclusive and Accepting Schools (2 units) 

  The University of San Diego's Division of Professional and Continuing Education will award a Bullying Prevention in Our Schools certificate to participants who successfully complete all five courses in this program. Additional non-refundable certificate program application fee applies (see Certificate Information and Requirements).
  

This course is a scheduled online course led by an instructor.  Taking an online class is convenient, fun and allows you to structure your learning to your own learning style.  Take the time you need to read, ponder, and compose responses. Dress as you like.  You can work any time, 24/7, at your convenience.  No driving.  No parking.  Online learning is a great way to add time to your life!

• Assignments organized in weekly sections.
• You can go online when convenient to you during each week.
• Classes taught by professionals experienced in the Education field.
• You can be away from home as long as you can log into the Internet.
• Excellent interaction with instructor and other teachers in your class.
  

No textbook required.

Technical requirements:

• Browser Check

• PC:  Firefox 3.6, 3.5; Internet Explorer 8, 9
• MAC:  Firefox 3.6, 3.5; Safari 4.0
• Firefox is preferred browser
• Most current browser information here:
  http://kb.blackboard.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=51414180
• Link to Any Plug-ins/Downloads if necessary
• Student help with Blackboard:
  http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm

REFUND POLICY - Refund/transfer requests should be done by emailing Cyndi Thomas directly at cynthiat@sandiego.edu. Refund requests will be honored if the request is made before midnight on the fourth day of class.  Tuition refunds will be less a $25 processing fee.  No refunds and/or transfers will be issued after this deadline for any reason.  (This refund policy supersedes the policy listed below.)

Related Courses

COURSE TITLE	CLASS CODE	SERIES	UNITS
Bullying: An Introduction	737TH	Bullying Prevention in Our Schools Certificate	3.0
Bullying: Issues of Gender and Race	737TI	Bullying Prevention in Our Schools Certificate	2.0
Bullying: Prevention	737TK	Bullying Prevention in Our Schools Certificate	2.0