New Program Proposal Form Worksheet

Instructions:This worksheet contains the identical questions and data fields found on the University Curriculum Committee’s online form for adding a new program to the academic catalog. Use this worksheet to create an offline version of your proposal to share with department colleagues and administrators and to make revisions prior to submitting it to the UCC for consideration. When you are ready to submit a final version of the proposal to the UCC, visit and select the Submit a Curriculum Proposal tab from the sidebar. For convenience and accuracy, copy and paste information from this worksheet into the appropriate fields on the online form.

Basic Information (Page 1 of 2)

Designate up to two co-proposers (if applicable):
School:
Program/Department:
Proposal Type (check one):
☒New ☐Deletion ☐Revision / Proposal is About (check one):
☐Course ☐Major ☐Minor ☒Program
Is your proposal for the undergraduate or graduate Curriculum? (check one):
☐Undergraduate ☐Graduate
Does your proposal impact another department or program?
☐Yes ☐No
If yes, you will be asked to: Insert theElon email addressfor each additional Department Chair, Program Director, and/orDean (other than your own) who is impacted by this proposal. You may alsoClick on the Browse button next to each field below to locate the recipient'sthe email address.

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New Program Proposal Form(Page 2 of 2)

Please refer to the next page for item-by-item instructions!

Name of Program:
Briefly describe the proposal and the rationale behind it.
What is the total number of hours required by students to complete this program?
If there is a range of hours possible (due to course prerequisites), explain.
What is the mission statement and the overall goal for this program?
How doesthis program support Elon's educational mission and/or the specific program’s mission?
Supplemental Materials:
You will be asked to attach a single Microsoft Word document here that includes the following items along with any additional materials that you would like to have considered by reviewers.
  • Feasibility Study(see section II-15, page 3 of the faculty handbook for guidance)
  • Catalog Copy- Provide the language for how this program will appear in the academic catalog. Be sure to list all program requirements and electives (include department codes, course numbers, and course titles)
  • Course Schedule- Provide a prospective schedule for course offerings in the new program.
  • Course Syllabi- include copies of any course syllabi for NEW courses for this program.

Item-by-item instructions for program proposal forms:

1. Name of Program: / Enter the name of the program as it will appear in the academic catalog.
Examples: M.A. in Interactive Media, Periclean Scholars, etc.
2. Briefly describe the proposal and the rationale behind it. / This is a two-part question. First, provide a brief descriptive summary of the proposed program. Second, explain the rationale behind what is being proposed.
3. What is the total number of hours required by students to complete this program? If there is a range of hours possible (due to course prerequisites), explain. / Enter the total number of semester hours required for a student to complete the program (48 sh, 52 sh, etc.). If the program lists any elective courses that require a prerequisite, be sure to list the total hours as a range from the minimum to the maximum hours required to complete the major (52-56 sh).
4. What is the mission statement and the overall goal(s) for this program? / The mission statement is a concise statement (typically one sentence) that describes the overall scope and purpose of an academic program. A program goal is a broad statement that describes a specific educational objective of the program. Multiple goals are often listed for each program.
Example #1: Mission Statement (Elon M.Ed.)
The mission of the Master of Education program at Elon University is to foster the development of master teachers who are characterized byreflection, inquiry, collaborationandaction.
Example #2: Goal #3 (Elon M.Ed.)
Content and Curriculum Expertise: Master teachers have a deep knowledge of the subjects they teach and understanding of curriculum theory and development. They value collaboration and the interconnectedness of disciplines. They understand the importance of curriculum relevance in engaging students in content.
5. How doesthis program support Elon's educational mission and/or the specific program’s mission? / For help in answering this question, consult the university’s mission statement and Theme #4 of the Elon Commitment: Launching Strategic and Innovative Pathways in Undergraduate and Graduate Education.
6. Supplemental Materials: You will be asked to attach a single MS Word file containing these items.
/ Supplemental Materials:
Attach a single Microsoft Word document here with any additional materials that you would like to have considered by reviewers.
  • Feasibility Study(see section II-15, page 3 of the faculty handbook for guidance)
  • Catalog Copy- Provide the language for how this program will appear in the academic catalog. Be sure to list all program requirements and electives (include department codes, course numbers and course titles)
  • Course Schedule- Provide a prospective schedule for course offerings in the new program.
  • Course Syllabi- include copies of course syllabi forany NEW courses for this program.

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