FAQ: Preparing the Syllabus for CCASC Review
UWB CCACS: 07-02-14
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Preparing the Syllabus for CCASC Review
Do I need to submit a syllabus with a course change application?
 A sample syllabus is required for most course change applications. A small tweak in title or
description will not require a sample syllabus.
What are the minimum requirements for a submitted sample syllabus?
 Course overview and curriculum content
 Learning Goals/Objectives should reflect assessable student outcomes
 Learning Goals/Objectives should be unique to the course not the overall program of study.
 Required texts, readings, films, websites
 Grading information should include the type of assignments/instruments (projects, exams ,
presentation, discussion, participation, etc.) used to evaluate student outcomes and should
include relative % of grade for each. Encouraged to include the grading scale that will be used.
 Resources for students – QSC, Disability Services, etc.
 Cannot use attendance as a grading criteria. Participation is appropriate to use as an evaluation
method. Description of criteria for credit for participation is encouraged and is required if
participation constitutes 15% or more of the grade.
 Instructor expectation of participation, collaboration and course conduct.
 Weekly Course Schedule including deadlines for assignments.
 Highlights any differences between in-classroom and distance learning sections, if applicable
Additional items to strengthen syllabus
 Credit/No Credit courses – specify what will earn credit.
 Academic Integrity
 Areas of Knowledge (NW, VLPA and I&S) and Diversity (D) and Writing (W) designations for this
course.
 Grading details and how grades are calculated.
 Hybrid course information
 Relate course objectives to School or Program goals
 If supporting state standards for certification, list in syllabus
Where can I go to find help in writing measurable learning objectives/goals?
 Curriculum Office/UW Registrar resource page-Links to resources for writing course objectives
http://depts.washington.edu/registra/curriculum/learningObjectives.php
 The AAC&U VALUE Rubrics: http://www.aacu.org/value/rubrics
Where can I find resources to help me in preparing a syllabus?
 Curriculum Office Training resources at:
http://depts.washington.edu/registra/curriculum/train_course.php
 Check with your School/Program curriculum coordinator to see if you have local templates or
resources.
o IAS has Central Hub for curriculum: https://sites.google.com/a/uw.edu/ias-centralhub/curriculum
 UW Bothell Teaching and Learning Center: http://www.uwb.edu/tlc/faculty
 UW Bothell Library: http://libguides.uwb.edu/content.php?pid=408185&sid=3341202