Creating a Course Syllabus


A syllabus must be distributed to all students and discussed in detail at the first class meeting. Each course syllabus includes the following:

  • Course Prefix and Number
  • Course Title & Credits
  • Official Course Description
  • Mandated Course Competencies
  • Instructor's Name, Phone Number and Office Hours
  • Required Textbooks
  • Attendance, Withdrawal and Assignment Policies
  • Grading and Evaluation Policies
  • Academic Schedule
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The Maricopa Community College District Course Bank includes official descriptions for more than 8,000 courses. Go to the Course Bank to obtain the official Course Prefix and Number, Title and Credits, and mandated Competencies.

The Academic Schedule is available on-line.

Instructors must list Office Hours. Division Chairmen approve textbooks.

Course syllabi are kept on-file in the Division Chair Office.