EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
TYPE OF REVISION: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.)
X
Course Number/Subject Code
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Course Title
REQUEST FOR COURSE REVISIONS
Credit Hours
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DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: ______CMTA_____________________________COLLEGE:
Course Description
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Restriction
ARTS AND SCIENCES
CONTACT PERSON: _________JEANNETTE KINDRED____________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE:
487-4225
CONTACT EMAIL:
JKINDRED@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM___FALL__________YEAR___2013________
DIRECTIONS: COMPLETE SECTION A AND SECTIONS B1a, B2a, B3a B4a, B11, B12 AND B13. COMPLETE ONLY THE
REMAINING PARTS OF SECTION B THAT CONCERN THE REVISIONS CHECKED ABOVE. FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT THE
COURSE AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OFFICE.
A. Rationale for Revision:
This course revision is submitted as part of a package that includes proposed revisions to the Master of Arts in
Communication program.
Currently, course numbering for CTAC graduate courses are inconsistent, and some titles and descriptions need to be
updated and clarified. Creating consistency in numbering, titles and course descriptions complements our current
program revision efforts and overall clarifies and strengthens our program for current and future students. In addition,
such changes should ultimately assist with outreach and recruitment efforts.
The Communication program (CTAC) offers two types of graduate courses: those that are theory based and those
which have been identified as service courses. These service courses were originally designed for non-degree graduate
students and professional development students, and as graduate Communication offerings for other
departments/programs (see program revision for a more specific listing of these service courses). The theory based
courses are 3 credit hours, while the service courses are 2 credit hours. All service courses are numbered at the 500level, while numbering is inconsistent among the theory courses (some are numbered at the 500-level and some are
numbered at the 600-level).
Number change – We propose to change all 3 credit CTAC theory courses that are currently numbered at the 500-level
to available numbers at the 600-level. This change will better distinguish theory (600-level) from service (500-level)
course offerings within the Communication program. In addition, it is important to clearly distinguish those courses
that undergraduates can potentially take (500 level) from those courses that undergraduates cannot take (600 level).
The Master of Arts in Communication theory classes are not appropriate nor designed for the undergraduate student.
CTAC 583 is a theory course, therefore it should be re-numbered to 644.
Title Change – The current title “Studies in Communication and Conflict Resolution” is too narrow in focus. The title
suggests students will only be exposed to current research, in conflict studies. The course actually takes a broader
approach, and covers theories and theoretical developments, research methods used by conflict scholars, and a survey
of various research developments in the field. In addition, the term “conflict management” is more reflective of the
field versus the term “conflict resolution.” The proposed title “Communication and Conflict Management” is simple
and straightforward and better reflects the overall scope of the course
Miller, Course Revision,
Sept. 09
Course Description – The current course description for CTAC 583 suggests that the course covers only “current”
studies in communication and conflict resolution. As articulated above, the course takes a broader approach and
therefore the course description needs to be changed to better reflect the comprehensive nature of theory and research
in the field of communication and conflict management.
B. Course Information
1. a) Current Subject Code and Course Number:
CTAC 583
b) (If new) Proposed Subject Code and Course Number:
2. a) Current Course Title:
CTAC 644
Studies in Communication and Conflict Resolution
b) (If new) Proposed Course Title:
Communication and Conflict Management
3. a) Current Credit Hours:
3
b) (If new) Proposed Credit Hours
c) (If new) Briefly describe how the increase/decrease in credit hours will be reflected in course content.
4. a) Current Catalog Description:
A study of the theory and practice of communication strategies for conflict resolution for interpersonal, smallgroup and organizational applications.
b) (If new) Proposed Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words):
The theory, application and analysis of communication strategies for conflict management in interpersonal, small-group
and organizational settings.
5. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
Current
Proposed
a. Standard (lecture/lab)
On Campus
X
X
Off Campus
a. Standard (lecture/lab)
On Campus
b. Fully Online
b. Fully Online
c. Hybrid
c. Hybrid
Off Campus
6. Grading Mode
Current
Normal (A-E) X
Proposed
Credit/No Credit
Normal (A-E)
Credit/No Credit
7. (Complete only if prerequisites are to be changed.) List Current and Proposed Prerequisite Courses by subject code, number
and title.
Students must complete prerequisites before they can take this course.
Current:
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8. (Complete only if corequisites are to be changed) List Current and Proposed Corequisite Courses by subject code, number
and title.
Students must take corequisite courses at the same time as they are taking this course.
Current:
Proposed:
9. (Complete only if concurrent prerequisites are to be changed.) List Current and Proposed Concurrent Prerequisite Courses
by subject code, number and title. Students must take concurrent prerequisites either before or at the same time as they are taking
this course.
Current:
Proposed:
10. (Complete only if course restrictions are to be changed. Complete only those sections that pertain to the restrictions
that are to be changed.) List Current and Proposed Course Restrictions. Course Restrictions limit the type of students who will
be allowed to take the course.
a. Restriction by College: Check if course is restricted to those admitted to specific college.
Current
Proposed
College of Business:
College of Business:
College of Education:
College of Education:
b. Restriction by Majors/Programs: Check if course is restricted to those in specific majors/programs.
Current
Proposed
Yes
Yes
No
No
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
c. Restriction by Academic/Class Level: Check all those who will be allowed to take the course as part of their academic
program.
Undergraduate
Current
All Undergraduates
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
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Proposed
All Undergraduates
Freshperson
Sophomore
Junior
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Senior
Second Bachelor
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
Senior
Second Bachelor
Post. Bac. Tchr. Cert.
Graduate
Current
All Graduates X
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending
Low GPA Admit
Proposed
All Graduates
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending
Low GPA Admit
Note: If this is a 400-level course to be offered for graduate credit, attach Approval Form for 400-level Course for Graduate
Credit. Only “Approved for Graduate Credit” undergraduate courses may be included on graduate programs of study.
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students. Undergraduate students may not register for
600-level courses
d. Departmental Permission: (Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every
student registering.)
Current
Yes
No
Proposed
Yes
No
X
11. List all departmental programs in which this course is Required or a Restricted Elective.
Program
Master of Arts, Communication
Program
12. Is this course required by programs in other departments?
Required
Restricted Elective __X____
Required
Restricted Elective ______
Yes
No
X
13. If “Yes”, do the affected departments support this change?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of support, if available.
14. Will the proposed revision increase/decrease credit hours in any program? Yes
No
X
If “Yes”, list the programs and provide an explanation for the increase/decrease, along with a copy of the revised program that
includes the new credit hour total.
C. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of faculty:
For ___26_______
Against _____0_____
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Abstentions _____0_____
4/18/12
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Department Head/School Director Signature
Date
2. College
College Dean Signature
Date
3. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
D. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
Miller, Course Revision
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Date
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