Syllabus Guidelines
The following information is to be included on all syllabi. Colleges may opt to require additional information.
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| Course Identification | Course Name Course Number Credit Hours Semester and Year Department Class Location |
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| Instructor Information | Name Contact Information Availability |
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| Course Information | Course Description (i.e. 400-level class for graduate credit, independent study) Learning Outcomes Required and Optional Text and other Resources Attendance Policy Grading Policy Make-up Policy Tentative Course Outline |
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| Required Policies | Faculty may opt to link to www.shsu.edu/syllabus Academic Dishonesty Americans with Disabilities Act Absences for Religious Holy Days Visitors in the Classroom |
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In addition to the above, individual colleges may have additional requirements. Faculty may opt to include additional information such as study tips, instructor evaluations, information about academic support services, availability of tutoring, and classroom rules of conduct.

