How many hours a week should I expect to spend working on this 16 week online class?

Students should expect to spend at least 3 hours online, equivalent to face-to-face class, plus an additional 3-4 hours per week studying and working on assessments.   Some weeks will have more work than others.  However there is no minimum time required; students must get the required work done in however much time it takes.

Am I required to login at specific times during the week?

Students are not required to login at any specific time during the term except for quizzes and exams which are always made available during a 7-day assessment window (Mondays - Sundays) as scheduled.  Students that might have a conflict with these testing windows can request an alternate 3-day window.

Is this a self-paced class?

Yes and no.  The class is divided into 5 different learning modules.  I will release one module at a time, which allows students to work ahead within the module, but not beyond the module.  There may be occasions when modules overlap during a week, which would allow a student to work ahead to the next module.  Quizzes, exams, essays, and projects can only be completed as scheduled.

Do I have to use the specified required textbook or can I use another text or previous edition?

I require that students use the textbook that is posted in the ARC Bookstore, however students can purchase the text from any vendor.  Although there will be considerable overlap from one introductory psychology textbook to another, the pagination, current events, and content will not always synchronize.  This is also true of outdated editions of the textbook.  Hence it is up students to decide if they will be successful without purchasing the textbook that is required.

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