Syllabus Guidelines

The following information is to be included on all syllabi. Colleges may opt to require additional information.

Course Identification

Course Name

Course Number

Credit Hours

Semester and Year

Department

Class Location

   

Instructor Information

Name

Contact Information

Availability

   

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

   

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

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.