Attention: Syllabi for Fall 2025 courses due on/before July 7. Download current templates and review Syllabi Preparation guidance below.
Submit your syllabus here
Courses, Schedule and Information
Review the following documents for upcoming semester planning:
| File / Link | Semester |
|---|---|
| COP Academic Calendar [pdf] | Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 |
| COP Academic Bulletin | Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 |
| Independent Study Contract [pdf] | Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 |
| USC Doctor of Pharmacy Courses [pdf] | Fall 2025 |
| USC Doctor of Pharmacy Courses - Schedule Grid [xlsx]** | Fall 2025 |
| COP Syllabus Template - Part I [docx] | Fall 2025 |
| COP Syllabus Template - Part II [pdf] | Fall 2025 |
| COP Final Exam Schedule for P1-P3 [docx]** | Fall 2025 |
**Indicates that the file is a draft and subject to change. Please refer to this page for the most current version.
Syllabi Preparation
- Download Syllabus Template Part I.
Remove yellow highlighted placeholders and replace with course-specific information. Review notes and guidance for completing each section below.- Enter course number and name EXACTLY as listed in the Academic Bulletin. Update current semester and year.
- If needed, the custom color code for USC Garnet is: RGB (115, 0, 10)
- Must match the Academic Bulletin Course Descriptions EXACTLY.
- Must match the course in Banner EXACTLY as listed. This can be reviewed at my.sc.edu:
- Click on Self Service → Columbia campus → Faculty and Advisors
- Option 1:
- → Faculty Course Information
- → Class List (Summary and Detailed)
- → Course CRN
- Option 2:
- → Course Schedule Searches
- → Browse Classes
- → Input Course Information
- In addition to traditional, face-to-face instruction (TRAD), there are a variety of online learning instructional methods used in courses at the University of South Carolina.
- Ensure that you have designated a preferred method of contact.
- Consider adding office hours or “Recurring Availability” per your preferences. You may remove other checklist items if not applicable.
- Strongly encouraged to include course communication specifics either on syllabus or on blackboard course page (i.e. add under syllabus and schedule folder).
- Instructors are encouraged to consider which resources are required to achieve course outcomes and list any supplemental material in the Suggested Texts/Readings table when applicable.
- Resources listed here should match what was submitted to the USC Bookstore prior to the start of the semester.
- If the course does not have required texts and/or readings, select the box checked “None” and leave the section title within the syllabus.
- Resources required or suggested for individual topics may be specified by the responsible instructor as applicable to their material. This information would be shared on Blackboard and is not required to be placed on the course syllabus.
- This optional section was removed from the newest syllabus template, but may be added per individual course coordinator preference to include detail beyond that which is found in the official Course Description.
- For each course objective, identify applicable USC College of Pharmacy Educational Outcome(s) using corresponding number. For example, "1.1 (for Learner) and 2.1 (for Patient-centered Care)," per Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education (CAPE) Educational Outcomes.
- Remember, all learning outcomes should be measurable. You may reference Action Words for Bloom’s Taxonomy.
- General information on course technology is available in Part II of the syllabus. If your course contains unique technology needs, a section may be added to the syllabus.
- Insert course specific descriptions of all assessments in detail.
- Grade sanctions or penalties for students arriving late to an exam should be specified in each individual course syllabus as applicable. Grade sanctions or penalties for academic dishonesty should be specified in each individual course syllabus as applicable.
- Within the syllabus Grading Scale chart, delete the points-based column if this does not apply for your course.
- Under component of final grade, enter each major assignment or assessment as well as daily quizzes, participation, attendance, etc. which will be utilized to determine the student's final grade within the course.
- Under Allocation/Weight of Assignment/Assessment to Final Course Grade, enter the percentage or allocation which description the contribution of each component to the final grade calculation. If a points-based approach is not utilized, this column may be deleted in the syllabus template.
- Under Course Outcome Assessed by Component, list the course learning outcome or outcomes which will be assessed by the component.
- Under USC Educational Outcome Assessed by Component, write the USC College of Pharmacy Educational Outcome(s) using corresponding number. For example, "1.1 (for Learner) and 2.1 (for Patient-centered Care)," per Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education (CAPE) Educational Outcomes.
- Additional rows should be added to match course meeting schedule. Consider inclusion of lecture content to be assessed on each exam written within the course schedule, i.e. "Exam 1 (lecture topics 1-6)" or "Exam 1 (content from dates 1/9-1/28)."
- Review Syllabus Template Part II.
This document contains standard COP policies for academic integrity, course attendance, technology, required reading, disability services, mental health and well-being. - Submit your completed Syllabus Part I.
Guidance on elective coursework outside of USC
Students must complete the university’s special enrollment request form before taking any outside coursework if they intend to transfer the course credit back to the university. The course must also be approved by the COP Curriculum Committee in order to count for elective course credit toward the USC Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Please be aware of this should you share information with students regarding outside learning opportunities. Please direct students to speak with Dr. Julie Sease before they enroll in any outside coursework.