Course Syllabus
Syllabus
College and Career Readiness
Course Information
Course Number: COL 1101
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites: None
Course Description:
This course contains useful information for individuals seeking a career path upon high school completion and provides helpful information for those who enroll directly in college. The information in this course discusses strategies for time management, digital tools commonly found in workplaces, collaboration strategies, identifying and developing strategic thinking skills, and ways to be a strong listener in a professional environment. The lessons in this course can help individuals find success both in and out of the education environment. Regardless of the learner’s career path, the information contained in the College and Career Readiness lessons can be applied to all professional settings and work environments.
Course Outcomes:
- Identify and apply attitudes and aptitudes which promote a learner’s mindset.
- Choose which activities align with becoming a successful scholar, and identify the amount of time to allocate to these chosen activities.
- Analyze which productive study habits are necessary for a successful scholar.
- Evaluate practices for effectively communicating that use a variety of appropriate modes.
- Apply the information in this course to all professional career paths.
- Discover useful information to use in job training.
- Interpreting the information presented in this course to apply to the individual's chosen career.
Identify and value the information presented in this course as it relates to many career options, including collegiate, trade school, apprenticeship, certificates, etc.
Instructional methods utilized in this course include:
- Lessons
- CYKs
- Module Quizzes
- Discussion Post
- Mastery Assignments
- Final Exam
Course Materials
All readings and materials necessary to complete required exercises are provided within the course platform.
Course Length
This is a self-paced course allowing students to learn according to their personal schedules. Overall, it is estimated that the course will take approximately 60 hours to complete.
It is recommended that students work through the course at a comfortable pace that allows regular, incremental (daily and/or weekly) progress. If assistance is needed with scheduling time in this course, students may refer to the weekly schedules provided in the course documents, located on the course page. Please note, there is no penalty for late assignments as this is a self-paced course. However, if a student is enrolled in a course through a school or institution, s/he is required to finish the course according to the academic calendar of the respective school or institution.
Minimum Passing Grade
To earn college credit for this course, students must earn a minimum average grade of 70% or higher. If a high school student receives less than 70% in this course, it is up to the school offering the course to grant high school credit for its completion.
Grading Policies
Grade Weighting
- Participation (Check Your Knowledge Quizzes): 20%
- Discussion Post: 5%
- Module Quizzes: 30%
- Mastery Assignments: 30%
- Course Exams: 15%
Assignment Grading Descriptions
- Check Your Knowledge - CYK quizzes are located at the end of each lesson. They are composed of multiple choice, multiple answers and/or true/false questions. These quizzes are auto-graded quizzes designed to help the student test their understanding of the lesson content. Students may take these quizzes as many times as desired to help prepare for the module and mastery assignment quizzes. It is required that students earn 100% on each quiz before proceeding to the next lesson in the course. The CYK quizzes can be taken as many times as needed to earn 100%.
- Discussion Posts: Students will be prompted with a case study in which they will have to select the best solution to the given problem. Students will be prompted to defend their selection using evidence from the materials learned in the course and will be asked to analyze and evaluate other solutions developed by their peers.
- Module Quizzes: Multiple-choice quizzes that are auto-graded. Students may use notes and refer back to lessons using a separate browser or the printable versions of lessons. Quizzes are not timed. Students may take the module quiz twice. The higher of the two grades will count toward the student's grade.
- Mastery Assignment Quizzes:
- Unit quizzes created to help students understand how to evaluate and analyze case-based scenarios and problems that would commonly appear in the subject area. Questions are more difficult, scenario focused questions that require students to synthesize information they have learned across multiple modules. Students may use notes and refer back to lessons using a separate browser or the printable versions of lessons. Quizzes are not timed. Students may take these only once.
- Course Exams: Proctored, multiple-choice exam that is auto-graded. Students may take this only once.
Mastery Assignments
Use the following information to know in which module the Mastery Assignments are located.
- Mastery Assignment 1: Module 2
- Mastery Assignment 2: Module 4
Student Code of Conduct
All students and student representatives (including authorized teachers, counselors, and parents) are expected to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct throughout the duration of the student's time in this course. Students and representatives are expected to engage respectfully, act with integrity, participate actively, and use technology appropriately, while any behavior that is disruptive, dishonest, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate is strictly prohibited.
All students are expected to maintain Academic Integrity, actively participate in their learning, and use technology appropriately in all areas of this course.
Grade Appeal Policy
Final course grades assigned by instructors are considered permanent. However, students may appeal a final grade under specific circumstances, as outlined below. This policy applies to final course grades only. Appeals related to individual assignments, participation grades, or other components of the course will not be considered.
Grounds for Appeal
A student may appeal a final grade only if one or more of the following conditions are met:
- A clerical or calculation error resulted in an incorrect final grade.
- The final grade was assigned in a manner inconsistent with the course syllabus or stated grading criteria.
Appeal Timeline
All grade appeals must be submitted within 15 business days after the last day of the course. Appeals submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
Appeal Process
- First Step – Instructor Communication
The student must first contact the instructor in writing to discuss the grade concern and seek clarification or informal resolution. - Formal Appeal – Written Submission
If the issue remains unresolved, the student may submit a formal written appeal utilizing the Grade Appeal Form. This written appeal must: - Clearly state the grounds for appeal,
- Include any relevant supporting documentation,
- Be submitted within the 15-business-day deadline.
- Review and Decision
The academic administrator or review committee will evaluate the appeal and may consult with the instructor. The decision of the administrator (or designated reviewer) is final and will be communicated in writing to the student.
Exams
In this course, students will complete a midterm and a final exam, both of which must be proctored. The exams in this course are proctored by HonorLock, which is a browser extension that monitors student performance and progress while taking an exam. Students will be required to bring a form of identification with them when starting the exam. While Honorlock will record the student’s computer webcam, speakers, and desktop, all security and privacy protocols/requirements will be followed.
Technical Requirements
This course is delivered 100% online, and students are required to have access to a computer or laptop — along with consistent access to the Internet — to access course material and complete assignments.
Required technology:
- Desktop or portable computer, including Windows PC, Macintosh OS, or Chromebook (tablets, cell phones, and iPads are not supported)
- Google Chrome Browser
- Working built-in or external webcam, speakers, and microphone
- Internet speed must be at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload. Hot spots are not recommended. Test Internet Speed
To access detailed information about the minimum hardware requirements necessary to take full advantage of TEL courses, visit the course home page.
Student Communication Policy
All students enrolled in this course, including those under the age of 18, are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This means that all course-related communication, grades, and academic progress will be discussed only with the student, not with parents, guardians, or other third parties, unless the student has provided written consent to the credit-granting institution.
In the event a FERPA Release is on file with the institution, while this allows academic records to be released to the authorized individual, it does not allow the authorized individual to intercede on the behalf of the student, including emailing the instructor, attending office hours, and filing grade appeals.
Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and to reach out directly to their instructor with any questions or concerns.
Disability Services Statement
TEL is committed to providing equitable student access to course content and materials by providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. TEL also complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students who need special accommodations must make their requests by contacting the TEL Support Team. TEL’s Support Team will coordinate reasonable accommodations upon registration and before the course begins. Students over the age of 18 taking college-level courses require a 504 for special accommodations.
Any student seeking to request academic accommodations on the basis of a documented disability should contact the TEL Support Team at disabilityservices@tel-education.org to coordinate reasonable accommodations.
Additional Information
Please review the following documents before continuing on to the course material.
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