Curriculum Proposal Form: New Requirement

Curriculum Proposal Form: New Requirement

Department

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Proposed New Requirement

Program Plans or Specializations distinguish graduate degree programs with more than one focus area. For example, a Ph.D. in Psychology offers both Experimental and Clinical plans/specializations. The diploma reads "Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology," but the transcript specifies the plan/specialization in parentheses: "Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (Clinical)."

Degree*

Degree program under which the plan will be created (example: B.S. in Chemistry; B.A. in English)

Degree*

Degree program under which the plan will be created (example, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, or Master’s of Chemistry, Non-Thesis)

New plan's (major) title*

New plan's name*

New sub plan's (option) Title*

New minor's title*

New certificate's title*

CIP code*

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Supporting Documentation

Rationale Statement

Provide a detailed explanation for the proposed plan (specialization) or certificate. The proposal will not be considered unless the following points are addressed:

• Impact on Faculty:

o Describe any potential adjustments to faculty responsibilities and workloads resulting from this proposal.

o Confirm that the change has been reviewed and approved by the faculty within the unit or department.

• Enrollment Trends:

Summarize data on enrollment trends over time.

• Program Demand:

Highlight program demand shifts among students or within the labor market.

• Communication Plan:

Describe how stakeholders will be informed of the decision, including:

o Methods for notifying current and prospective students, faculty, and staff.

Note: If this proposal significantly impacts the unit’s budget or faculty workload, it must be reviewed and approved by the Provost’s Office before submission to the Faculty Senate.

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Catalog copy uploaded*

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Effective Date

Select the term this new program will first be available*

To ensure completion of the approval process for the requested term, approvals of this submission from the Chair and Dean/Associate Dean should be received no later than October 1st prior to the requested Fall effective date. Please consider your departmental and college timelines when preparing proposals. Submissions will be accepted after the deadline but may not receive Faculty Senate approval in time for the requested effective term.

*New requirements can only go into effect at the beginning of an academic year (Fall term). A Spring term effective date is not available for new requirements.

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