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Your Syllabus

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Overview

Use the resources below to create an effective and compliant syllabus.

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Your Syllabus

Make sure your syllabus contains all the required components outlined in UPS 300.004 and is accessible. There are several relevant aids provided below.

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Create a Syllabus

Consider using this Accessible Syllabus Shell (Word doc) or this Accessible Annotated Syllabus Template (Word doc) to craft your syllabus
- This template aligns with UPS 300.004 and the other UPS that govern general education (411.200, 411.202, 411.203), online (411.104), and hybrid classes. Download the template and modify the sample text to reflect your expectations and those of your department.
- University Policy requires faculty to inform students regarding important student policies. This template includes links to these policies.
Use this Syllabus Checklist (Word doc) to ensure your syllabus is compliant
Use the LaTeX Syllabus Templates (Dr. Adams GitHub Site with More Details)
- This is a zipped file which includes pdfs (so you can see) and two files that you can compile to generate your syllabus.
  - LaTeX Files (zipped)
    - csuf_template_shell.tex - this is the accessible syllabus shell
    - csuf_template.tex requires the csuf_logo.png in the same directory to compile - this is the accessible annotated syllabus template
When creating tables inside documents ensure they are accessible using the Create Accessible Tables resource
When creating links, ensure they are accessible using the Best Practices for Accessible Links page
Create accessible documents and web pages
Use the Quality Matters Rubric

Sample Syllabi

Sample Syllabus 1: MATH 400 Statistics for the Secondary Teacher
Sample Syllabus 2: FIN 442 Portfolio Management for Stocks and Bonds
Sample Syllabus 3: AMST 395 California Cultures
Sample Syllabus 4: GEOG 332 United States and Canada
Sample Syllabus 5: Intermediate Vietnamese (online)

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The FDC also recommends viewing our Student Information For Course Syllabi page which highlights policies and information students need to know for every course. Be sure to check CSUF's Academic Calendar and account for campus closure dates.

Explore considerations, example language, and resources for crafting your AI course policy.

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