Bullying: Prevention - EDU 737TK 2012 93

2.0 Semester Units

A Fully Online Course

This course is the fourth of this five-course series addressing 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 providing teachers and school staff with a 'toolbox' with which to identify, prevent, and address bullying.  The course will review research and research-based programs that have been effective, as well as practical strategies and approaches that can be implemented into the classroom immediately.

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 on the Internet	737TJ	Bullying Prevention in Our Schools Certificate	2.0