NMLS Sample Course Syllabus

The fictional course teaches course providers how to use the 2012 Functional Specifications for All NMLS Approved Courses to build courses that provide effective and lasting learning..

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NMLS Sample Course Syllabus Introduction to this Model Document:

The course syllabus is a tool for communicating what the instructor wants students to know and do It acts as a “road map” for the class and puts the students on the same path as the instructor By setting the toneand describing the course structure, the syllabus is critical in implementing effective learning Because of its importance in guiding learning, all NMLS approved courses are required to have and distribute a course

syllabus at the beginning of each course offering This document contains four syllabi examples; one version foreach course format (online instructor-led, online self-study, classroom, classroom equivalent) which have been provided for reference

The sample syllabi are based on a fictional course The fictional course teaches course providers how

to use the 2012 Functional Specifications for All NMLS Approved Courses to build courses that provide effective

and lasting learning There are several different ways to format a syllabus and many different teaching

methods NMLS is not promoting one structure or strategy over another, NMLS is simply providing examples which can be used to guide the structure of your own course syllabus You are more than welcome to use the sample syllabus as a model or template for your own

Things to note in each sample syllabus:

 All syllabi must have basic information such as:

o Course Description

o Course Date(s) and Times

o Instructor Contact Information (if applicable)

o Course Objectives / Goals

o Learning Objectives to meet the Course Objectives/Goals

o Topical Outline with Time Allocations

o Course Completion Requirements

o Requirement(s) for Text and or Other Materials

o School Policies

o Any Technology Requirements (if applicable)

o Technical support (if applicable)

 Notice how the course flows in the syllabus The module assignments support and measure the learning objectives, and the learning objectives support the course objectives The syllabus can be used as a “snapshot” of the course at a high level to ensure that your content and assignments flow together and support each other This flow sets the students up for a good learning

experience

 Notice how the syllabus clearly manages students’ expectations on time allocations, what will be taught, what the students will learn, completion expectations, contact information, etc Many of the basic questions a student will have can and should be answered in the syllabus

 The same course can be offered in each format, but note how the structure, requirements,

activities, etc change depending on the format

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Table of Contents:

Online Instructor-Led Sample Pages 3-8

Online Self-Study Sample Pages 9-13

Classroom Sample Pages 14-19

Classroom Equivalent Sample Pages 20-25

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Conference of State Bank Supervisors

1129 20th Street, NW, 9th FloorWashington, DC 200361800-555-5555

3 Hour SAFE PE – Putting the 2012 Functional Specifications into Motion (NMLS ID 1234)

Course Syllabus

Course Purpose:

For many, the “American Dream” is home ownership A critical role in making that dream possible is the Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) and the NMLS Approved Course Providers who educate these MLOs The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) requires that state-licensed MLOs complete NMLS approved pre-licensure education and annual continuing education In order to meetthis mandate, NMLS has set forth functional specifications for all NMLS approved courses in an effort to establish good administration standards and ensure education is offered in accordance with the intent of the SAFE Act NMLS approved education sets the groundwork for MLOs across the nation to help people reach their dream of home ownership, thus making the education you, as the course provider, are

providing a critical role in the health of the mortgage industry

Course Description:

This course brings the 2012 NMLS Course Functional Specification to life Through discussions, activities, real world examples, and short presentations, this course will bring forth some of the components of the newest functional specifications and also answer some of the questions or concerns that course providers have regarding implementation While gaining an understanding of the newest functional specifications, you will gain an understanding of how these specifications can be used to build an engaging course that promotes effective learning that your students will remember for years to come

Course Dates and Times:

March 16, 2012; readings and assignments due to instructor by midnight

March 17, 2012; readings and assignments due to instructor by midnight

Instructor Contact Information:

Instructor: John Smith

Email: JSmith@instructor.edu

Phone number: 202-296-2840

Office Hours: M-F 8am-4pm; and I regularly check my email

Instructor Background:

Instructor and CEO of Mortgage Learning School 2005-present

Mortgage Loan Originator Training 2000-2009

Mortgage Loan Originator 1990-2000

Mortgage Loan Originator Intern 1990

NMLS Sample Course Syllabus 5/21/12 V2 – Online Instructor Led Page 3

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Course Objectives:

 Recognize how different perspectives influenced the specifications and the intended effect on

education

 Demonstrate how to achieve similar learning objectives across different course formats

 Show proficiency in critically reading, analyzing, comparing, evaluating, and discussing the functional specifications and apply learning to their own courses

Required Course Material:

2012 NMLS Course Functional Specifications

Grading Policy:

In order to receive credit for the course, participants must complete 100% of the course activities with satisfactory responses and spend the required minimum time in the course If an assignment is found to beunsatisfactory, the student must revise and re-submit by the due date given by the instructor Course activities are comprised of discussion board postings, readings, study groups, activities and short quizzes End of module quizzes must be passes with 100% You may take the quizzes as many times as needed to pass The written part of the final assessment will be graded with a pass/fail by the instructor and the final exam must be passed with a minimum score of 70% You will have 3 attempts to pass both portions of the final assessment After 3 attempts, you will be required to enroll in a new course and retake the course in its entirety

This course is online instructor-led and must be taken in accordance with the schedule below Course information, activities and assignments will be made available for the specified dates Students WILL NOT

be allowed to move ahead of course assignments or activities without the advancement of the entire cohort, or class, as a whole Assignments are to be completed and turned in by the due dates as posted Failure to meet deadlines may result in receiving a “Fail” in the course Any student who fails the course must re-enroll to complete course again with another class

Upon completion all students will receive a course completion certificate and 3 hours of education credit

Course Policies:

All students must be honest and forthright in their academic studies To falsify the results of one's research,

to steal the words or ideas of another, to cheat on an assignment, or to allow or assist another to commit these acts corrupts the educational process Students are expected to do their own work and neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance Any violation of this standard could lead to automatic withdrawal from the course without credit or refund

Course should be taken in a quiet, distraction free area

Technical Requirements/ Support:

Course is compatible with all major web browsers A high speed internet connection is recommended.Technical Support is available Mon.-Sat 8am – 8pm at 188-555-5555

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Course Outline:

Introduction:

This course is an online instructor-led course This means the instructor will facilitate and encourage the class to get to know each other, foster a sense of community in the class, and help students learn from each other To get us started, please tell us on the discussion board your name, where you are taking the course geographically, and your professional interest in this course Please also review what your classmates have said and respond to at least two of them by asking a question and/or sharing an observation

Section 1: Requirement for All Course Types

Details specific requirements for all course formats, including key terms, time requirements,

requirements for interaction, and end of course assessments

- 1.1 Glossary of Terms (5 min)

- 1.2 What’s New in Version 3 of the functional specifications (5 min)

- 1.3 Time Requirements: Ensuring Seat Time (10 min)

- 1.4 Course Materials: Keys for Student Success (5 min)

- 1.5 Course Content Organization: Organizing for Effective Learning (5 min)

- 1.6 Interaction: Active Learning for Lifetime Success (10 min)

- 1.7 Reviewing Content: Matching Objectives, Materials and Assessment (10 min)

- 1.8 End of Course Assessment: Evidence of Understanding (5 min)

#1.C – Explain from the perspective of the regulator, course provider, or student why the updates to the functional specifications were implemented in version 3 Post to the discussion board and respond

to one other person (5 min)

#1.D –Review the sample course provided at the end of Module 1 and identify the strategies used in that course to meet the NMLS requirements Then evaluate in your own words if you feel the course implements meaningful learning Be sure to reference the functional specifications Post response to discussion board and respond to one other person (10 min)

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Section 2: Requirements for Online Courses

Provides information on course interactivity requirements, course design, LMS requirements, and outlines the process for online instructor-led and online self-study formats

- 2.1 General Course Set-up: The LMS (5 min)

- 2.2 Course Design: Making the Online Platform Work (10 min)

- 2.3 Time Requirements: Ensuring Seat Time Online (10 min)

- 2.4 Interaction: Active Learning Online (15 min)

Assignments:

#2.A – Compare and Contrast the requirements for an online instructor-led course and an online self-study course and elaborate on the different strategies in learning Submit to instructor for review through the message board (10 min)

#2.B Post to the discussion board which of the requirements for online instructor-led courses best helps

to facilitate interaction Why or why not? Respond to at least one of your classmate’s postings Be certain

to include in your reply why or why not you think that his or her suggestion(s) would work (5 min)

or

#2.B Post to the discussion board which of the requirements for online self-study best helps to facilitate interaction Why or why not? Respond to at least one of your classmate’s postings Be certain to include

in your reply why or why not you think that his or her suggestion(s) would work (5 min)

End of Course Assessment

Part One: Written Assessment (10 min)

What configuration changes would you need to make in order to move a course from an online study to an online instructor-led? Be sure to include information on time requirements, end-of-course assessments, course design and interaction Submit to instructor for review using the Message Board

self-Part Two: Multiple Choice Exam (20 min)

You will have 20 minutes to complete a 25 question multiple choice exam You must receive a 70% score to pass

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Course Schedule:

The course will be offered over two days Below are the readings and assignments with due dates, and an estimation of the time needed to complete each module Please be advised that the time for completion is estimated; it may take you more or less time to complete the material and assignments ALL modules invite class participation

Course Outline and Schedule (Readings and Assignments Due by Midnight Each Day)

Schedule Module Reading Due Assignments Due Estimated Instruction

Time (Minutes)Friday

5

Presentation and Pages33-34 in Functional Specifications

Assignment 1.A 10

1.2: What’s New in Version 3 of the functional specifications

Module 1.2 Presentation and Pages4-5 in Functional Specifications

Pass Module 1.2 Quiz 5

1.3: Time Requirements:

Ensuring Seat Time

Module 1.3 Presentations and Pages 11-12 in Functional Specifications

1.4: Course Materials:

Keys for Student Success

1.5: Course Content Organization:

Organizing for Effective Learning

Module 1.5 Presentation and Page

15 of Functional Specifications

1.6: Interaction: Active Learning for Lifetime Success

Assignment 1.B 15

1.7: Reviewing Content:

Matching Objectives, Materials and Assessment

Module 1.7 Presentation

1.8: End of Course Assessment: Evidence

of Understanding

End of Section 1 Assignment

1.D

15

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Schedule Module Reading Due Assignments Due Estimated Instruction

Time (Minutes)Saturday

March 17, 2012

2.1: General Course Set-up: The LMS

Module 2.1 Presentation and Pages 24-32 in Functional Specifications

2.2: Course Design:

Making the Online Platform Work

Module 2.2 Presentation and Pages 25-26 & 29-31

Ensuring Seat Time Online

Module 2.3 Presentation and Pages 26 & 31-32

2.4: Interaction:

Active Learning Online

Assignment 2.A 25

2.5: End of Course Assessment: Evidence

of Understanding

Module 2.5 Presentation and Pages 17-18 & 26

Assignment 2.B 10

End of Course Assessment

Part 1 and 2

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Conference of State Bank Supervisors

1129 20th Street, NW, 9th FloorWashington, DC 200361800-555-5555

2 Hour SAFE CE – Putting the 2012 Functional Specifications into Motion (NMLS ID 5678)

Course Syllabus

Course Purpose:

For many, the “American Dream” is home ownership A critical role in making that dream possible is the Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) and the NMLS Approved Course Providers who educate these MLOs The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) requires that state-licensed MLOs complete NMLS approved pre-licensure education and annual continuing education In order to meetthis mandate, NMLS has set forth functional specifications for all NMLS approved courses in an effort to establish good administration standards and ensure education is offered in accordance with the intent of the SAFE Act NMLS approved education sets the groundwork for MLOs across the nation to help people reach their dream of home ownership, thus making the education you, as the course provider, are

providing a critical role in the health of the mortgage industry

Course Description:

This course brings the 2012 NMLS Course Functional Specification to life Through activities, real world examples, and short presentations, this course will bring forth some of the components of the newest functional specifications and also answer some of the questions or concerns that course providers haveregarding implementation While gaining an understanding of the newest functional specifications, you will gain an understanding of how these specifications can be used to build an engaging course that promotes effective learning that your students will remember for years to come

Course Dates and Times:

You must complete this course no later than December 23, 2012 in order to receive the course credit intime for 2012 license renewal period This allows 7 calendars for your credits to be reported and a day for the CE restriction for license renewal to be lifted This time ensures you can complete your renewal process in NMLS before the renewal deadline

Course Objectives:

 Recognize how different perspectives influenced the specifications and the intended effect on

education

 Demonstrate how to achieve similar learning objectives across different course formats

 Show proficiency in critically reading, analyzing, comparing, evaluating, and discussing the functional specifications and apply learning to their own courses

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Grading Policy:

Course activities are comprised of end of module quizzes, readings, and activities In order to receive credit for the course, participants must complete 100% of the course activities, earn 100% on each end of modulequiz, and earn a minimum score of 70% on the final exam

This course is online self-study This means that you will guide yourself through the material and activities under no set schedule You must be engaged and active in the course for the requisite amount of time in each module before you can move on to the next module If inactivity is detected, you will be logged out ofthe course and will be sent to the beginning of the unit of instruction you were last on and no time will be granted for that unit

Upon completion all students will receive a course completion certificate and 2 hours of education credit

Course Policies:

All students must be honest and forthright in their academic studies To falsify the results of one's research,

to steal the words or ideas of another, to cheat on an assignment, or to allow or assist another to commit these acts corrupts the educational process Students are expected to do their own work and neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance Any violation of this standard could lead to automatic withdrawal from the course without credit or refund

Course should be taken in a quiet, distraction free area

Technical Requirements/ Support:

Course is compatible with all major web browsers A high speed internet connection is recommended.Technical Support is available Mon.-Sat 8am – 8pm at 188-555-5555

Required Course Material:

2012 NMLS Course Functional Specifications

Course Outline:

Introduction

This course is an online self-paced meaning that you will be moving through the course on yourown To help provide some guidance, please watch the LMS tutorial which will provide you with the instructions you will need to navigate the course (5 min)

Section 1: Requirement for All Course Types

Details specific requirements for all course formats, including key terms, time requirements, requirements for interaction, and end of course assessments

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 Demonstrate how the specifications can be tools for implementing meaningful learningModules:

- 1.1 Glossary of Terms (5 min)

- 1.2 What’s New in Version 3 of the functional specifications (5 min)

- 1.3 Time Requirements: Ensuring Seat Time (5 min)

- 1.4 Course Materials: Keys for Student Success (10 min)

- 1.5 Course Content Organization: Organizing for Effective Learning (5 min)

- 1.6 Interaction: Active Learning for Lifetime Success (10 min)

- 1.7 Reviewing Content: Matching Objectives, Materials and Assessment (10 min)

- 1.8 End of Course Assessment: Evidence of Understanding (5 min)Assignments:

#1.A – Match the scenario provided with the appropriate glossary term (5 min)

#1.B – Organize the course materials provided into sections, modules, and units of instruction Then match the appropriate learning objectives (5 min)

#1.C –Review the sample course provided at the end of Module 1, and in the check-list provided, mark off the tools that you see implemented in the course Then match the tools to the learning strategy that best describes its accomplishment for effective learning (5 min)

Section 2: Requirements for Online Courses

Provides information on course interactivity requirements, course design, LMS requirements, and outlines the process for online instructor-led and online self-study formats

- 2.1 General Course Set-up: The LMS (5 min)

- 2.2 Course Design: Making the Online Platform Work (10 min)

- 2.3 Time Requirements: Ensuring Seat Time Online (10 min)

- 2.4 Interaction: Active Learning Online (15 min)

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Course Outline and Schedule

Module Reading/Presentation Assignments Due Instruction Time Allocation

Assignment 1.AEnd of Module 1.1 Quiz

End of Module 1.2 Quiz 5

Ensuring Seat Time

Module 1.3 Presentations and Pages 11-12 in Functional Specifications

1.4: Course Materials: Keys

for Student Success

1.5: Course Content

Organization: Organizing

for Effective Learning

Module 1.5 Presentation and Page 15 of Functional Specifications

End of Module 1.5 QuizAssignment 1.B

1.7: Reviewing Content:

Matching Objectives,

Materials and Assessment

Module 1.7 Presentation End of Module 1.7 Quiz 10

1.8: End of Course

Assessment: Evidence of

Understanding

End of Module 1.8 QuizAssignment 1.C

10

Below are the readings and assignments with an estimation of the time needed to complete each module Please be advised that the time for completion is estimated; it may take you more or less time

to complete the material and assignments

(Minutes)

2.1: General Course Set-up:

The LMS

Module 2.1 Presentation and

Pages 24-32 in Functional Specifications

2.2: Course Design: Making

the Online Platform Work

Ensuring Seat Time Online

Module 2.3 Presentation and Pages 26 & 31-32

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