EVIDENCE OF NEED
Evidence of need for a new graduate program should demonstrate that the
employment prospects are strong and growing; that there is a strong career/or
academic pathway, and that a sufficiently large student body exists to include
replacement for graduates from a strong applicant pool.
In developing your proposal, consider the following sources for data;
 Student Interest Surveys
-undergraduates student interest
-community-based interest
-regional interest
 Employer Surveys
 Professional Association Surveys/Publications
 Position Announcements/Job Market Projections
(National and State) — (State and Regional)
 State-wide Reports/Analyses – CPEC, Professional Associations, Newspapers,
Community Organizations
 Similar Programs Offered at Other Institutions, Statewide and National
-number of graduates, employment data
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