Syllabus
Undergraduate Programs
HLTH 1000 – Online Learning, Career and Academic Success (Fall 2025)
Credits - 3
Description
The HLTH 1000 – Online Learning, Career and Academic Success will help students build the skills needed for success in an online learning environment as well as in their professional careers. Students will focus on critical thinking and communication skills along with identifying key strategies for goal setting, time management, and self-directed learning applicable to both academic and professional settings. While learning to navigate online technologies, students will explore scholarly, career, and campus resources. By the end of the course, students will have developed a personalized academic and career ready plan including resources and strategies to apply in future coursework and career development.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Navigate the online learning environment (Brightspace) and available student services: academic assistance, career readiness, health and wellness support, financial aid, and technology resources.
- Identify and practice learning strategies, including time management and metacognition.
- Demonstrate professional communication visually and in writing.
- Engage in collaboration skills applicable to academic and professional settings.
- Apply evaluation, analysis, and reflection skills applicable to academic and professional settings.
- Develop a plan for academic success that uses evidence-based learning strategies and aligns with academic expectations for scholarly work.
- Develop a career plan and professional skills using the Career Ready Program’s tools and resources.
Assignments
Key Assessments:
A Personal Learning and Career Plan – weekly entries build learning strategies and include career-ready exercises
Weekly Reflection entries on learning strategies and academic skill-building identify strengths and areas for goal-setting
Article Analysis and Annotation – reading, critical thinking, and citation skill practice
Annotated Bibliography – research, writing, and critical thinking skill practice
Collaborative Slide Presentation: Public Service Announcement Proposal – group members build a slide presentation to propose a PSA campaign addressing a current health topic
Cover Letter and Resume – practice customizing application materials to a specific job position
Discussions:
Students will engage in several discussions to compare perspectives and practice critical thinking.
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Assigment | Points |
|---|---|
| Academic Integrity Agreement | 1 |
| Discussion - Introductions | 1 |
| Discussions (4 @ 3 pts each) | 12 |
| Learning and Career Plan Entries (12 @ 4 pts each) | 48 |
| Reflection Entries (12 @ 2 pts each) | 24 |
| Article Analysis and Annotation | 3 |
| Annotated Bibliography | 4 |
| Group PSA Proposal Presentation | 5 |
| Cover Letter and Resume Drafts | 3 |
| Total | 100 |
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
| B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
| C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
| D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Schedule
Week 1: Aug 27 – Sep 2
Week 2: Sep 3 – Sep 9
Week 3: Sep 10 – Sep 16
Week 4: Sep 17 – Sep 23
Week 5: Sep 24 – Sep 30
Week 6: Oct 1 – Oct 7
Week 7: Oct 8 – Oct 14
Week 8: Oct 15 – Oct 21
Week 9: Oct 22 – Oct 28
Week 10: Oct 29 – Nov 4
Week 11: Nov 5 – Nov 11
Week 12: Nov 12 – Nov 18
Unless otherwise noted in the course, discussion initial posts are dues Saturdays by 11:59pm ET; discussion response posts and assignments are due on Tuesdays by 11:59 pm ET.
Week 1 – Launching Your Online Learning Experience
- Introduction Discussion
- Learning Plan and Career Plan – setup
- Reflection – Habits of Mind
Week 2 – Managing Time and Staying Organized
- Learning Plan – time management tools and strategies
- Career Plan – job exploration with Career Ready Program
- Reflection – time management and procrastination
Week 3 – Critical Thinking and Use of AI
- Discussion – ethics of AI use
- Learning Plan – metacognition and Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Career Plan – research a job posting
- Reflection – AI’s impact on learning
Week 4 – A Deeper Dive into Metacognition
- Learning Plan – strategies and avoiding pitfalls
- Career Plan – career self-assessment
- Reflection – metacognition and time management assessment
Week 5 – Learning from Sources: Critical Reading Skills
- Academic Assignment: Article Analysis and Annotation
- Learning Plan – evaluating sources and confirmation bias
- Career Plan – setting SMART goals
- Reflection – reading strategy: when and how to take notes
Week 6 – Learning through Research and Writing
- Assignment: Annotated Bibliography
- Learning Plan – source evaluation and confirmation bias
- Career Plan – setting SMART goals
Week 7 – Academic and Career Skill: Communication
- Discussion – Public Service Announcement Argument Analysis
- Learning Plan – assessing course progress
- Career Plan – start resume draft (due Week 12)
- Reflection – communication skill assessment
Week 8 – Academic and Career Skill: Collaboration
- Discussion – group PSA research article
- Learning Plan – Habits of Mind assessment
- Career Plan – start cover letter draft (due Week 12)
- Reflection – evaluating personal collaboration skills
Week 9 – Managing Stress in your Higher Education Journey
- Assignment – Group PSA Proposal
- Learning Plan – test preparation strategies
- Career Plan – continue work on resume and cover letter
- Reflection – academic stress management
Week 10 – Applying a Growth Mindset
- Discussion – growth vs fixed mindset
- Learning Plan – stress management strategies
- Careen Plan – interview skills
- Reflection – assessing personal growth mindset
Week 11 – Your Professional Profile
- Learning Plan – none this week
- Career Plan – LinkedIn profile
- Reflection – networking
- Practice Quiz – Writing Concepts
Week 12 – Finalizing Your Plan for Success
- Assignment – cover letter and resume
- Learning Plan – future strategies
- Career Plan – revisit SMART goals
- Reflection – planning for future learning
Student Resources
Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies. Questions? Email: prehealth@une.edu.
Online Peer Support
Togetherall is a 24/7 communication and emotional support platform monitored by trained clinicians. It’s a safe place online to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively, and learn how to manage your mental health. If sharing isn’t your thing, Togetherall has other tools and courses to help you look after yourself with plenty of resources to explore. Whether you’re struggling to cope, feeling low, or just need a place to talk, Togetherall can help you explore your feelings in a safe supportive environment. You can join Togetherall using your UNE email address.
Instructor and Support Contact Information
Check Brightspace for specific instructor and support specialist contact information.
UNE Libraries
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
Further Assistance
Your student service advisor monitors course progression and provides assistance or guidance when needed. They can assist questions regarding ordering course materials, University policies, billing, navigating the course in Brightspace, and more.
Policies
Attendance Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm ET, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.
Assignments
Late assignments will be accepted up to 3 days late; however, there is a 10% grade reduction (from the total points) for the late submission. After three days the assignment will not be accepted. Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, but still within the discussion board week, there will be a 10% grade reduction from the total discussion grade (e.g., a 3-point discussion will be reduced by 0.3 points). Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded. Please make every effort ahead of time to contact your instructor if you are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
Proctored Examinations
Your course may have proctored exams. Please see your course for full details, access, testing requirements, and guidelines.
Students must follow all proctoring requirements for their exams to be credited. Please contact your instructor for specific feedback on exam questions.
Exam Attempts Policy
Students will receive two attempts at all proctored examinations. The higher score of the two attempts will be calculated into the final grade.
All students are encouraged to use a second attempt on their exams in order to improve their overall performance in the course.
Information about exam attempts can be found in your course.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Programs: Technical Requirements
Course Length
A schedule of lectures and assignments is included in this syllabus.
Courses in the program are equivalent to one-semester courses designed to be completed in 6 or 8 weeks.
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar found on the Student Success Portal.
- Course due dates, start and end dates are in respect to Eastern Time.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Please review the policies in your confirmation email. Contact PreHealth@une.edu with any questions.
Grade Policy
Students are expected to attempt and complete all graded assignments and proctored exams by the end date of the course. Contact support with any questions.
Transcripts
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, only the student may request official transcripts. This may be done online by going to the University of New England Registrar website and following the directions on the page.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.