APPENDIX A
Sample Syllabus 

Name of Institution Providing Course
Course Title/Number
Semester
Number of Credits
Meeting Date/Time/Location

Instructor’ Name:
Information about instructor to include:
l  Office Hours (will there be different office hours for onsite and distance ed students)
l  Office Phone
l  E-mail address                                          
l  Office Fax Number
l  Home Phone (if you wish)                        
l Office Mailing Address

NOTE:  If you have a graduate teaching assistant, provide the appropriate information for him/her as well.

 Course description
Pre-requisites for course

Course objectives
Course Goals
Course Format

Required text(s) – how will students obtain them?
Supplemental text(s) – how will students obtain them?
Required reading packet – how will students obtain them?
Reserve materials – forward in a timely manner

Course management – do you plan to use Blackboard, webCT, e-College or other course management tool for your class?  Or will you plan to have your own course website?  If so, you should include information on this.
Video taping of class – alert students whether or not you will video tape the class.  Have them sign the student release form at all sites.  Inform them how and where to get a hold of a copy of the tape if they missed class.

Other requirements for course: (Technical Requirements)

  • Will students need e-mail access (Be aware of different e-mail applications)
  • Will students need a specific software such as Word or WordPerfect?
  • Do students understand how to attach documents or understand what a pdf is?
  • Any special requirements – if students are required to have a specific type of computer, calculator, computer programs, access to VCR, etc. or other media

Expectations for the student/student outcomes
You may wish to include something like this in addition to your expectations:  If you have a problem with class procedures, please speak with me to help resolve problems.

Students requiring special services – insert your campus policy

Academic Integrity – insert your campus policy

Course Requirements:

  • Class attendance – if you miss a class, how do they get access to the videotape for that class.
  • Excused  absences
  • Class participation - how does this differ from on-site? Will you require students to participate outside of class through e-mail or group online discussion?
  • Assignments  - how will assignments be facilitated between sites
  • Examinations – will they be online, in-class at sites, who will proctor examinations at distance sites?
  • Small group presentations /projects
  • Journals  - if you use a course management tool, journals are provided
  • Options for extra credit

Evaluation of Course Work

  • Requirements
  • Points
  • Due Date
  • If you have a sample grading sheet or evaluation form include it with your syllabus
  • Policy for late assignments
  • Issues relating to the returning of assignments and FERPA

Point Equivalency of Letter Grades

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 -69  = D
60 and below = F
(include policy for incompletes)

and/or
Point values for assignments (example)


1. Class attendance …………………. 5

2. Class participation ………………… 5

3. Assignment #1 …………………….15
4. Assignment # 2 ……………………15
5. Exam #1 ……………………………15
6. Exam # 2 ………………………….. 15
7. Small group/team project ………... 30

Class Schedule (sample)

Meeting or Session Date Topic Reading Assignment Activities
1 8/27 Orientation, introductions, review    
2 9/03 List subject to be addressed or if any videos will be shown, or projects requirements Chapter XX in text

Handouts

  
3 9/10 Etc.    

 Grievance Procedures
Are there any other items specific to your course or other items you feel should be included?

 Biographical Sketch of Instructor