Curriculum Proposal Form: New Course

Use this form to propose a new course

Basic Information

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Brief description of course content, e.g., "Quantitative methods of data analysis and chemical concept development; emphasis on multivariable, matrix, and computer methods." The course description should be limited to approximately 350 characters or less.

UCORE Designation

If seeking a UCORE designation on a new course request, you will not use this form. Please visit https://ucore.wsu.edu/ under "For Faculty and Advisors" for information on proposing a UCORE course, then follow the instructions listed there for new courses. Be aware there is a separate form for proposing a new UCORE capstone [CAPS] course. If there are major change requests not addressed with the form (example: temporary course status), please include the information in the rationale statement for the UCORE proposal.


Once the course is approved for the UCORE designator by the UCORE Committee, the course will be advanced through the Senate process.

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Please initiate your course request through the UCORE Committee: https://ucore.wsu.edu Proposals dealing with UCORE do not originate via this form

Graduate Capstone Course [GRADCAPS]

Graduate capstone courses are designed as a culminating experience, emphasizing analysis and synthesis across the program of study. Capstone courses must be taken after at least half of the required graded credits have been completed, and they cannot be offered as conjoint 400/500 level courses.

Writing in the Major [M]

Requests for [M] status should be initiated through this form. The Registrar's Office will forward to the University Writing Committee for review and approval prior to advancing through the Senate process. Please upload the writing in the major rubric along with example syllabus and rationale statement. https://writingprogram.wsu.edu/

Special Course Fee

The Faculty Senate does not process Special Course fee requests. If seeking a Special Course Fee, first follow the procedures found in the WSU Business Policies and Procedures Manual (BPPM) at the following link https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/30-00-contents/30-95-special-course-fees. When approved, submit the new or revise course curricular change form. Please note the approval of the special course fee in your rationale statement. Course proposals can be considered before the approval of the course fee, but the rationale should indicate the impact on the course offering if the course fee is not approved.

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The Faculty Senate does not process Special Course fee requests. If seeking a Special Course Fee, first follow the procedures found in the WSU Business Policies and Procedures Manual (BPPM) at the following link https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/30-00-contents/30-95-special-course-fees. When approved, submit the new/restore course curricular change form for the new course request. Please note the approval of the special course fee in your rationale statement. Course proposals can be considered before the approval of the course fee, but the rationale should indicate the impact on the course offering if the course fee is not approved.

Crosslist and Conjoint

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Note: Conjoint courses must meet the Graduate School guidelines which can be found in the EPPM. Undergraduate and graduate course numbers MUST have the same last two digits. Example: 435/535. Please make sure both numbers are available when requesting conjoint status.

Course Credit

When referring to "face-to-face" instruction, during a standard 15-week semester, the following minimums apply (please see academic regulation 27 for further detail):


  • Lecture: 1 hour = 1 credit
  • Studio: 2 hours = 1 credit
  • Lab: 3 hours = 1 credit
  • Ensemble: 4 hours = 1 credit

Is this a variable credit course?*
This variable credit course has a non-lecture component

Repeat Credit

Does this repeatable course have a credit cumulative maximum*

i.e. Is there a maximum number of credits that can be earned by taking this course?

Grading

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Cooperative

CO-OP Note:

The phrase, "Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students," will be added to the course description. Departments are expected to communicate with the respective UI departments on new courses that will have cooperative designation prior to submitting courses for Faculty Senate approval.

Timing

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 a requested Fall effective date, and February 1st prior to a Spring 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.

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The course is typically offered during the following year pattern:

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Supporting Documentation

Supporting documentation, including each of the checkboxed items indicated below, is required.

Complete your syllabus. For directions see the Syllabus Knowledge Base.


Please ensure that the syllabus is publicly viewable. If the syllabus has restricted access the new course proposal will be returned to the department until a viewable syllabus is received, which will delay course approval



After you complete and publish your syllabus in the Canvas template, copy and paste the syllabus URL below.


[You must publish your syllabus within Canvas before the course review process can take place]

The Writing Committee form is available here

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