CSU Public Syllabus Posting

ORC 3345.029 requires a syllabus to include all of the following:

• Name of the course instructor
• A calendar for the course outlining what materials and topics will be covered and when
• A list of any required or recommended readings for the course
• The course instructor’s professional qualifications

Instructor credentials must include name, degree earned, discipline, and granting institution. Additional credentials relevant to the course may be added at the instructor's discretion.

_{J. Smith
Ph. D., English Literature, The Ohio State University
Master’s, Education, University of Akron
Bachelor’s, Sociology, University of Cincinnati
Associate, Sociology, Cincinnati State Community College} 

_{Readings and materials include any content students are assigned to engage with in preparation for or as follow-up to class. This includes but is not limited to:}

• _{Textbooks (entire books or selected chapters)}
• _{Journal articles, book chapters, news articles}
• _{Policy documents, reports, or white papers}
• _{Web pages, blogs, or online resources}
• _{Documentaries, films, podcasts, or audio materials assigned in advance}
• _{Required online modules or multimedia resources}
• _{Instructor-created documents such as course packs, handouts, case studies}

Standard citation format is appropriate. Below are several examples.

_{Smith, J. (2022). Introduction to Environmental Policy (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Academic Press. ISBN: 978-1-2345-6789-0.}

_{Jones, A. (2021). “Climate Migration and Urban Planning.” Journal of Urban Affairs, 43(2), 145–167.}

_{“Ohio Voter Registration Guide.” Ohio Secretary of State. https://www.ohiosos.gov}

Insert "None" or "Not applicable" in the reading and materials section of the syllabus template. 

The calendar must outline what materials and topics will be covered and when during the course. The statute does not require class-by-class granularity. A week-by-week or topic-block structure satisfies the requirement. For example:

• Week 1: Introduction to Environmental Policy — Smith, Ch. 1; Jones (2021)
• Weeks 4–6: The French New Wave — [three films listed]; Bazin excerpt
• Chapter 7: Grammatical structures and vocabulary — [shorthand textbook reference]

Use shorthand references in the calendar that link back to full citations in your readings list. You do not need to repeat full citations in every calendar entry.

For syllabus content questions, please contact Vice Provost and Dean of Online Education Sajit Zachariah at sajit.zachariah@csuohio.edu. For policy related questions regarding syllabi, please contact Executive Director of Compliance Matt Roche at m.d.roche34@csuohio.edu.