Deleted Major Proposal Form Worksheet
Instructions: This worksheet contains the identical questions and data fields found on the
University Curriculum Committee’s online form for deleting a major from 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
www.elon.edu/curriculum 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
Designate up to two co-proposers (if applicable):
School:
Program/Department:
Proposal Type (check one):
☐ New
☒ Deletion
Proposal is About (check one):
☐ Revision
☐ 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 the Elon email address for each additional Department Chair, Program Director,
and/or Dean (other than your own) who is impacted by this proposal. You may also Click on the Browse button next to
each field below to locate the recipient's the email address.
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Please refer to the next page for item-by-item instructions!
Major Abbreviation (B.A., B.S., M.Ed., etc.):
Name of Major:
Briefly describe the proposal and the rationale behind it.
What are the implications for staffing, budget, and library resources?
What is the timeline for implementation of this proposal?
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Item-by-item instructions for major proposal forms:
Majors (Question Fields for new, revised, and deleted major proposal forms and worksheets)
1. Major Abbreviation:
Enter the degree abbreviation as it appears or will appear in the academic
catalog (B.A., B.S., M.Ed., etc.).
2. Name of Major:
Enter the name of the Major as it appears or will appear in the academic
catalog.
Examples: Creative Writing, Early Childhood Education, Engineering
Mathematics, Finance, Music Theatre, Journalism, etc.
3. Briefly describe the proposal and the
rationale behind it.
This is a two-part question. First, provide a brief descriptive summary of
the proposed major. Second, explain the rationale behind what is being
proposed.
4. What is the total number of hours
required by students to complete this major?
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 major (48 sh, 52 sh, etc.). If the major 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).
5. What is the mission statement and the
overall goal(s) for this major?
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
by reflection, inquiry, collaboration and action.
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.
6. How does this major support Elon's
educational 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.
7. What distinguishes this major from
current programs?
This question seeks to identify the distinct qualities and outcomes of the
proposed major in comparison to other programs currently offered by the
university. In other words, what niche(s) does this major serve that is not
addressed anywhere else in the university curriculum?
8. What is the potential interest in this major
(i.e. numbers, types of students)? How was
this determined?
What data can you provide as support for the projected demand and
viability of the proposed major? Please consider both internal and external
sources of information.
9. ☐ Check here if the proposed major is
dependent on course offerings by another
department.
If checked, you will be asked to provide of list of the departments offering
supporting courses in the proposed major.
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10. Describe the program-level assessment
plan. How will the achievement of program
goals be measured?
Describe the plan for the regular assessment of the proposed major. For
example: What direct and indirect measures will be used to assess studentlearning outcomes?; How will the assessment plan be implemented and
how often will assessment take place?; Who is responsible for managing
program assessment?; How will assessment results be communicated to the
faculty/department/university, etc.?
11. Describe the capstone experience and
the rationale behind it.
Provide a detailed description and rationale for the capstone course and/or
culminating experience for the proposed major. If the capstone experience
is included as a part of the assessment plan, please explain.
12. Describe the ideal four-year plan for a
student pursuing this major.
Provide an 8-semester outline (including Winter Term) to illustrate a
typical student’s progression in the major across time. Be sure to include
any course prerequisites and/or General Studies courses that are required in
the proposed program.
13. What are the implications for staffing,
budget, and library resources?
Are there any budgetary implications for this proposal? For example, will
faculty loads increase as a result of this proposal? Will new faculty need to
be hired to support this major? If so, when? Are additional sections of
existing or new courses required? What effect (if any) will a deleted course
have on teaching loads, etc.?
14. What is the timeline for implementation
of this proposal?
Indicate the semester and year that the proposal is to be implemented. In
the case of a revised major, describe the transition plan (if necessary) for
accommodating students under the old program requirements.
15. What are the learning outcomes?
For assessment purposes, list the learning outcomes (in measurable terms)
for students completing the major?
Example #1: The student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in
grammar, spelling and mechanics; organize content for effective
storytelling; and write with accuracy, clarity and style for different
audiences, different media and across multimedia platforms.
Example #2: The student will be able to describe qualitative and
quantitative research methods; evaluate information from primary and
secondary sources; and write and present a scholarly paper using methods
appropriate to the communications professions.
16. What implications (if any) does this
proposal have on other
programs/departments?
Please be thorough in assessing the potential implications of your proposal
on other departments.
17. Supplemental Materials: You will be
asked to attach a single MS Word file
containing these items.
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Catalog Copy - Provide the language for how this new major 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 major.
Course Syllabi - include copies of course syllabi for any NEW
courses in this major.
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