[INSERT CCS LETTER HEAD HERE]
Template revision: 8/16
PST [000.00]
[Course Title]
[Certificate Program]
Credit hours – [x]
[Semester, year]
[First day of class – last day of class]
[Days and times of class]
Instructor - [name]
E-mail address - [university email address]
Phone number – [phone number]
Office location – [office location]
Office hours – [office hours]
Course Description
Course Materials
Brief Instructor Biography
[Please briefly describe your professional background pertaining to your expertise in teaching this course. Feel free to add interesting information about yourself, like hobbies or a funny story – students will appreciate it.]
Technology Requirements
To be able to successfully function in this course, students need
1. A computer that meets university’s minimum computer requirements. Minimum requirements can be found at http://www.gallaudet.edu/Online_Programs/Computing_Guidelines.html
2. A Gallaudet University email account ()
3. A Gallaudet University Blackboard account (my.gallaudet.edu)
4. A web cam (A webcam that is built into a computer is more convenient, but they can be purchased separately if your computer doesn’t have a webcam.)
5. Java (free download available from the internet)
6. Adobe Flash (free download available from the internet)
7. Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download available from the internet)
8. Quicktime Player (free download available from the internet)
9. Other
Applied Experience
[Explain how this course incorporates applied experience. This means responding to how this course should be beneficial to students’ professional and personal development. This is typical for a professional studies course.]
Multicultural Curriculum Statement
[Gallaudet University is a strong proponent of incorporating multicultural curricula. CCS requires it of all its courses. A statement is necessary to show that this course provides multicultural learning activities. You may want to identify key activities that incorporate multicultural learning. For more information on multicultural education, please read:
http://raymondwlodkowski.com/Materials/Fostering%20Motivation%20in%20Professional%20Development%20Programs.pdf
http://www.mcds.org/page.cfm?p=2410
http://www.teachhub.com/multicultural-education-your-classroom
http://www.healthofchildren.com/M/Multicultural-Education-Curriculum.html
http://paulgorski.efoliomn.com/Publications ]
List of Major Assignments and Weight
Student Learning Outcomes
Course Activities and Due Dates
[This is a listing of all the assignments (e.g., readings, homework, conferences, project due dates, and so forth) for the course, organized by dates and units.The schedule provided during the development of the course will serve as a model that other instructors teaching this course can refer to when creating their own syllabus, changing the dates and descriptions of activities, homework, project, etc. as needed each semester.]
Online Participation Protocol
Writing Style
[Other Class Policies, such as attendance, communication, use of technology]
CCS Grading System
A+ / P PASS*A OUTSTANDING / I INCOMPLETE*
A- / WD WITHDRAWN*
B+ / AU AUDIT*
B GOOD / AF AUDIT NOT COMPLETED*
B- / NC NON-CREDIT*
C+ / NG NO GRADE REPORTED*
C
D+ UNSATISFACTORY ACHIEVEMENT
D / * Not computed in Grade Point Averages
F FAILING
XF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY VIOLATION
(COURSES WITH A PST PREFIX ARE NON-DEGREE CREDIT)
Credit Hour Compliance
The total time a student should spend on a course is calculated by credit hour. If this course is one credit, then students should expect to spend 37.5 – 40 hours on the course, including in-class and out-of-class time. If the course is three credits, then students should expect to spend 112.5 – 135 hours on the course.
Technology Support
Often the instructor is unable to assist with technology issues. If there are questions or issues with technology, please contact Gallaudet University Technology Help Desk for assistance:
Submit at ticket at http://www.gallaudet.edu/gts/help_desk.html
Call 202-250-2313 (VP) or 202-651-5044
Library Support
Gallaudet University Library has a vast array of resources, most of which are online. Live support is also available. To get started, visit http://www.gallaudet.edu/library.html
Academic Accommodations Policy
Gallaudet University has a legal obligation under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in addition to being deaf. Students who seek course accommodations, modifications, or substitutions can find guidelines and procedures for obtaining accommodations based on their disabilities on the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSWD) web site, http://www.gallaudet.edu/office_for_students_with_disabilities.html
Gallaudet University Academic Integrity Policy
It is the student’s responsibility to familiarize themselves and comply with the Gallaudet University Undergraduate/Graduate Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found on the Gallaudet University website at
http://www.gallaudet.edu/academic_catalog/registration_and_policies/graduate_policies/academic_integrity.html
Course Evaluation
Students in this course are encouraged to evaluate course content, delivery and materials using evaluations designed specifically for use with PST courses.
Changes to the Syllabus
Should the need arise, changes in the syllabus will be announced and put in writing.
References
Appendix
[Insert additional information that students should have. Examples include course assessments (rubrics, checklists), instructions for doing assignments, etc.]
Course revised – [date of latest revision]