Syllabus Guidelines

 

ACU Syllabi

 1About the University
Mission Statements
ACU, College, Department

 2.  About the Course
Title, course number and section credit hours, semester, and year
meeting time and place

 3.  About the Teacher
Name and title or rank, office
location, phone number(s), e-mail
address, office hours

 4.  About the Students
Characteristics of the students for
whom the course is intended;
prerequisites

 5.  Course Content
Catalog description, synopsis,
outline, main topics

 6.  Teaching/Learning Methods
 and
Format of Class Sessions
Description of the types of activities students should expect in the course

 7.  Texts, Readings, and Supplements
Required and optional materials

 8.  Statement Concerning
Christian Perspective
Teaching philosophy, policy
regarding questionable materials;
scripture related to course content;
faith/learning resource

 9.  Overall Outcome
Student performance outcome
statement

 10.  Competencies
Specific competencies stated in
measurable terms

 11.  Evaluation Methods
Clear and detailed statements of evaluation procedures to be used

 12.  Grading Criteria
Detailed expectations for grades of A, B, and so on; specific standards, rubrics, and examples

 13.  Course Grade
Complete and accurate details of
factors and elements that will comprise the final grade; weight or point value of all graded elements; grading scale

 14.  Course Policies
Clear statements of expectations
concerning penalties for non-
compliance regarding attendance
and tardiness, participation, timely
completion/submission of
assignments, late work/exams;
special needs (ADA); academic
integrity, courtesy; dress code;
extra credit, etc.

 15.  Course Calendar
Exam dates, assignments, due dates, and other deadlines; schedule of
readings and topics; statement
regarding possible need for flexibility in calendar

 

 

 

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