Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. However, you do not need to seek them out for this approval. Your magister or the magister of the first listed instructor (for co-taught courses) will receive a copy of your proposal following the submission date. They will then determine if they will authorize the course and apply the final signature needed on the Registrar's form. After this, the CTE will do a final check and assessment of the courses before submitting the approved course information to the Registrar for scheduling. You have no responsibilities during this part of the process; simply ensure that your complete application packet is submitted before the due date and the CTE will manage the final steps.

Yes. All student instructors must take COLL 300 to be instructors of record at least one semester before the course is taught. However, you will only submit one proposal to one college.

No. You can submit a proposal for as many courses as you wish once you have taken COLL 300. This could mean reactivating a course that you have already taught, or submitting a new proposal.

You need to enroll in the teaching practicum at your college to get 1-unit of credit for teaching an STC. Each college has a COLL 200: Teaching Practicum with the college magister as the instructor of record.

Although it is strongly encouraged that you work with a faculty member as your sponsor, a staff member or post-doctoral scholar can also serve as a course sponsor. When looking for a sponsor you want to look for someone that can provide guidance on both content and pedagogy.

All STC course must be capped at 19 students, but you can limit enrollment to fewer than 19 students (for pedagogical or logistical reasons). If you have an approved course and you need to adjust your enrollment, please contact the Registrar directly. If you would like to teach more than 19 students in a semester, you may teach up to two sections of the same course. However, if you are teaching for the first time after completing COLL 300, you will be limited to a single section of your course.

Yes. In special cases the CTE may approve special registration for a course. In the past classes that require students to be at least 21 years old have been granted this exception.

Yes. Generally the CTE will ask for revisions to the course if it is not approved. The student can choose to make revisions and resubmit. It is best to talk to your faculty sponsor, college magisters, and/or one of the COLL 300 instructors about the revisions and how to proceed.

Yes! Each academic year college magisters are allocated a small budget for ALL college courses at their college. The course proposal form has space to request a budget for your course. For more information about available funds you are directed to speak to your college magister. The CTE does not distribute funds for COLL courses.