• Course Goals with Learning Objectives/Outcomes

  Include two to six desired learning objectives/outcomes for each goal;

  • Focus Learning Objectives / Outcomes on what you want students to demonstrate (knowledge, skills).
  • Use verbs indicating measurable student performance (knowledge, skill, or disposition) for Learning Objectives / Outcomes.
  • Contain objectives and assessments that align with the applicable standards for accreditation.
• Professional Standards
  • Indicate which InTASC (Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) Standards, Colorado Teacher Quality Standards, and program standards as REQUIRED by CAEP the course meets.
  • Align course objectives with InTASC (Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) Standards, Colorado Teacher Quality Standards, and program standards as REQUIRED by CAEP the course meets.
  • InTASC/CAEP standards
  • CO Teacher Quality Standards
• Outline of Course Content
  • Include major content topics with main subdivisions.
• Course Requirements
  • Other examples of course requirements can include: exams, papers, participation, presentations, lab technique, skill performance, and projects.
  • It is advisable to have sample percentages assigned to various requirements on each proposed syllabus.
• Method of Evaluation
   

  • Letter graded or S/U graded; S/U graded must be stated in the course description on New Course/Modification form
  • Include a grade level percentage breakdown on the syllabus.
• Required Texts and/or Required Reading List
   

  • List required textbooks, technology requirements and other materials (packets, programs, Internet access, etc.) with information about editions, volumes, and other details.

 UNC University Policies

• Disability Resource Center

  Any student requesting disability accommodation for this class must inform the instructor giving appropriate notice. Students are encouraged to contact Disability Resource Center at (970) 351-2289 to certify documentation of disability and to ensure appropriate accommodations are implemented in a timely manner.

• Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Statement

  The University of Northern Colorado prohibits and will not tolerate sexual misconduct or gender-based discrimination of any kind.  UNC is legally obligated to investigate sexual misconduct (including, but not limited to sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and intimate partner violence).  If you disclose an incident of sexual misconduct to a faculty member, they have an obligation to report it to UNC’s Title IX Coordinator.  “Disclosure” may include communication in-person, via email/phone/text message, or through in/out of class assignments.

  If you wish to speak confidentially about an incident of sexual misconduct, please contact the UNC Counseling Center (970-351-2496) or the Assault Survivors Advocacy Program (970-351-4040).

  If you would like to learn more about sexual misconduct or report an incident, please visit www.unco.edu/sexualmisconduct

• Equity and Inclusion Statement

  The University of Northern Colorado embraces the diversity of students, faculty, and staff, honors the inherent dignity of each individual, and welcomes their unique perspectives, behaviors, and worldviews. In this course, people of all races, religions, national origins, sexual orientations, ethnicities, genders and gender identities, cognitive, physical, and behavioral abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, immigrant statuses, military or veteran statuses, size and/or shapes are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences. Course content and campus discussions will heighten your awareness to each other’s individual and intersecting identities.

  The Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities (located in Decker Hall) serves as resource to anyone seeking support or with questions about equity and inclusion at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). 

• Academic Integrity Statement

  You are expected to practice academic honesty in every aspect of this course.  Make sure you know and understand the pillars of the UNC Honor Code: Honesty, Trust, Responsibility, Respect, and Fairness. Become familiar the Student Code of Conduct, especially the section on acts of dishonesty.  Students who engage in academic misconduct are subject to grading consequences with regard to this course and/or university disciplinary procedures through the office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

  If faculty would like to provide more information about Academic Integrity, please visit: http://www.unco.edu/dos/assets/pdf/Syllabus_Statements-2015-02.pdf