UMass Boston

Course Planning

Please familiarize yourself with the Canvas Learning Management System. The Learning Design Services team is available for individualized help when you need it. 

In general, when you plan your course, it should include: 

  • The course description
  • Learning outcomes
  • Important or key assignments 
  • Distribution of grades
  • Reading and textbook assignments 
  • Schedule of classes
  • Topics to be covered

Syllabus Template & Examples

Here is a template and example syllabi for graduate and undergraduate courses. You can use these resources as guidance in creating your own syllabus. 

Syllabus Template

Undergraduate Sample Syllabi

  • Biology (College of Science and Mathematics)
  • English (College of Liberal Arts)
  • Nursing (Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences)

Graduate Sample Syllabi