Portland State University
Graduate School of Education
Syllabus Checklist
This checklist is designed to help you evaluate the completeness of your syllabus for a course in the
PSU Graduate School of Education. The items that are starred (*) are required in all syllabi. Remember
a syllabus is a contract between you and your students.
Item
1. University &
Department
2. Course information
including Course
Reference Number
3. Term
Content
Portland State University
Graduate School of Education
Department, Course #, Course
Title, CRN#
For example, Fall 2012
Y N
*
4. Instructor Contact
Information
(at least one method
for contacting the
instructor)
Y N
*
5. Narrative Course
Description
*
6. Disability Access
Information
Instructor name
Office or Mail Box location
Phone number
Email address
Availability for meeting with
students (when, where, how)
Catalogue course description
(For 410, 510 or 610 courses
include a brief description of
the course).
“It is the University's goal that
learning experiences be as
accessible as possible. If you
anticipate or experience
physical or academic barriers
based on disability, please
register with the Disability
Resource Center (DRC) (503725-4150 or drc@pdx.edu) to
establish reasonable
accommodations. Once you
have registered with the DRC,
please schedule a time to talk
to me so that we can discuss
your needs for the term.”
*
*
*
[Additional faculty
resources:
http://www.pdx.edu
/drc/faculty-staffresources]
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Present
Comments
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
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*
7. GSE Conceptual
Framework
*
8. Narrative Course
Description
*
9. National
Professional
Standards
10. Required text(s) and Books, journals, and other
materials
materials should be listed with
enough information for the
students to find the materials
online or locally. Please use
APA style.
(For assistance, refer to:
http://library.pdx.edu/research
/citing-sources/)
11. Course Objectives
Objectives listed and linked to
the (a) Conceptual Framework
(http://www.pdx.edu/educatio
n/gse-conceptual-framework),
(b) program outcomes and
TSPC competencies, and/or (c)
national standards. A table or
matrix is a useful way to show
this information.
12. Class schedule with Session by session schedule of
topics, activities and classes with dates, topics, and
assignment due
assignment due dates. If you
dates
anticipate changes in the
schedule during the term you
may add “subject to change.”
13. Procedures and
A description of all assignments
criteria for
and the extent to which they
assessment
contribute to the course grade
(point value or percent).
*
*
*
*
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Vision Statement: Preparing
professionals to lead life-long
learning and development
within our diverse
communities.
The Conceptual Framework:
http://www.pdx.edu/education
/gse-conceptual-framework
PSU Bulletin course description
(For 410, 510, and 610 courses,
provide a brief course
description)
Differ by specialty area
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
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*
14. Course evaluation
reminder
*
15. Differentiated
assignment(s)
16. Guideline: Late
Assignments
17. Guidelines:
Attendance and
Tardiness
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Rubrics are recommended.
Linking assignments to course
objectives is recommended.
(Assessment information may
be added to the course
objective table (see #10).
Please insert an “assignment”
into the final week of your
syllabus that reminds students
of the importance of
completing the online course
evaluation.
Courses with both
undergraduate and graduate
students (400/500 courses)
must include distinct,
substantive requirements for
undergraduate and graduate
students (i.e., graduate
students are required to do
additional work beyond what is
expected for undergraduates).
A distinction can be made by
indicating additional readings
and/or distinct or additional
assignments. Instructors may
also want to include separate
learning objectives for
undergraduate and graduate
students, and/or distinct
criteria for the final grade.
No explicit GSE guideline.
Develop guidelines that work
for you. An explicitly stated
guideline is fair to students and
helps to avoid future problems.
No explicit GSE guidelines.
Develop guidelines that work
for you. An explicitly stated
guideline is fair to students and
helps to avoid future problems.
Because most of our students
are working professionals, they
must find a balance between
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
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18. Guidelines:
Classroom
Demeanor and
Courtesy
19. Policy: Incompletes
20. Policy: Academic
Integrity
21. Policy: Returning
student work
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their work demands and their
graduate program demands.
No explicit GSE guidelines.
Develop guidelines that
address classroom demeanor
and courtesy, such as:
“Because students may not
share the same opinions on
different topics on this class, it
is important that we remember
to respect the opinions and
ideas of others. We expect all
students to show respect and
courtesy for all members of this
class at all times.” Make
reference to the GSE Behavior
and Performance Guidelines
PSU Incomplete Policy
Make it clear to students that
the instructor is not obligated
to give students an Incomplete
(I), and that four criteria need
to be met to assign an
incomplete.
In the PSU Student Conduct
Code # 577-031-0136
Academic Misconduct is
defined as fraud, deceit, or
unauthorized use of materials
prohibited or inappropriate in
the context of the academic
assignment. (e.g., cheating,
fraud, plagiarism, falsification,
academic sabotage)
Due to FERPA guidelines,
student work must be directly
returned to each student (face
to face, electronically, or US
Mail). It is recommended that
instructors let students know
that if they want a hard copy of
their work returned that they
should provide a stamped, selfaddressed envelope large
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
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22. Student Health
Insurance
enough to hold the
assignments to be returned.
PSU requires students taking 5
or more in-load, non-Restricted
Differential Tuition credits per
term (1 credit for international
students) to have
comprehensive medical
insurance coverage:
Health Insurance Plan
Y N
All eligible students will be
charged for insurance unless
they waive out by the waiver
application deadline, the
second Sunday of each term.
Waiver Process: Students may
waive the insurance but
must provide proof of
enrollment in a comparable
insurance policy. Students only
need to waive out once per
academic year.
23. LGBTQ Resolution
Statement
(C&I Department)
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Contact insurancehelp@pdx.ed
u for more information.
As part of its commitment to
social justice and human
dignity, the Curriculum and
Instruction Department
demonstrates LGBTQ advocacy
through inclusive policies and
practices that are both
intentionally proactive and
strategically responsive.
Y N
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