Program Revision Guidelines
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OUTLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS TO REVISE PROGRAMS
Use this outline to prepare proposals to revise existing programs, including undergraduate majors and minors
and graduate degree programs and certificates. Proposals for revising programs should be submitted in
narrative form, using the following outline. Guidelines are on the following page.
PROGRAM NAME AND SUBJECT CODE:
MAJOR/MINOR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN COMMUN ICATION, MEDIA AND
THEATRE ARTS CTOA - CTAT
REVISED PROGRAM NAME AND SUBJECT CODE (IF APPLICABLE):
DEGREE:
B.S.
DEPARTMENT(S)/SCHOOL(S): COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND THEATRE ARTS
COLLEGE(S):
CAS
CONTACT PERSON: MICHAEL TEW/BYRON BOND
CONTACT PHONE: 7-0388
CONTACT EMAIL: MTEW@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM FALL
YEAR
2012
I. Rationale
The current program was revised in 2007 to be consistent with Michigan Department of
Education Standards for the Preparation of Teachers of Speech. While the program
meets those expectations and standards, assessment of the program (student
performance against learning outcomes and student performance on the Michigan Test
for Teacher Certification in Speech (MTTC)) has revealed areas for improvement. In
the case of Secondary Education minors, prospective teachers do not have sufficient
preparation for directing co-curricular programs. Majors are required to take CTAC
407 – Directing the Secondary Co-curriculum in Speech and Theatre. At present,
minors are not required to take that course. The course needs to be required for
program minors as well as program majors for three reasons. First, the change will
improve student performance in program assessment (the College of Education
indicates that the State Department of Education is increasingly interested in the
assessment of program minors as well as program majors). Second, the change will
improve student performance on the MTTC in Speech. Third, the change will increase
the employability of minors in the program in a difficult job market.
To maintain the current credit hour requirement for the minor, CTAC 124
Fundamentals of Speech will be eliminated from the required courses. CTAC 124 is a
General Education course required of all students in the University. General Education
courses are not typically included in content area programs in Secondary Education
programs at Eastern Michigan University. Additionally, we would expect the basic
level of speech proficiency acquired in CTAC 124 prior to entrance into a Secondary
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Teacher Preparation program. This change does not remove the graduation
requirement for program students. It simply removes the foundational requirement
from a specialty program. These revisions result in no change in the total credit hours
for the minor.
Two changes are proposed in the Major. First, to maintain consistency with the minor
and for the same general reasons, CTAC 124 will be removed as a required course from
the major. Again, since the course is required for all EMU students and is a
prerequisite for most program courses, students will still take the course. Advanced
public communication courses already exist as requirements for program majors.
This change is additionally helpful for the many students who double major in
Communication and English teaching programs. Second, CTAC 407 will increase from
2 credit hours to 3 credit hours (per the attached course revision proposal). The net
change is a reduction of credit hours for program majors from 41 credit hours to 39
credit hours.
II. Description of Current Program
The current major is a 41 hour program inclusive of coursework in Communication,
Electronic Media, and Theatre. The minor is similarly comprehensive and requires 24
credit hours. See the attached comparison for a detail of the current program.
III. Proposed Revision
The proposed revision will remove CTAC 124 from the major and minor and add
CTAC 407 to the minor requirements. The revision will result in a two credit hour
reduction in the major (41 credits to 39 credits) and no change in credit hours for the
minor. See the attached comparison for a detail of the proposed revision.
IV. Impact
The proposed revision will have no impact on other University programs. The changes
will positively impact the preparation, quality, and employability of program
completers. The revision may also have a positive impact on students who choose to
double major in another program along with the CMTA Secondary Education major
(by slightly reducing the credit hour burden).
V. Budget
There are no budget impacts associated with this program change. Since CTAC 124 is
a required course for students already, there will be no effect on enrollment in that
course. There will be an increase in enrollment in CTAC 407 but the anticipated level
of change will not require additional human or material resources.
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VI. Action of the Department/College
1. Department/School:
Vote of faculty:
For
29
Against 0
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
I support this proposal. The proposed revision can X
cannot
Department(s)/School(s) without additional College or University resources.
Abstentions
0
be implemented within the affected
11/18/11
Date
Department Head/School Director Signature
2. College/Graduate School:
A. College
I support this proposal. The proposed program can
College without additional University resources.
cannot
be implemented within the affected
College Dean Signature
Date
B. Graduate School (Graduate Program Revisions ONLY)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
VII. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
Date
VIII. Appendices
A. Market Analysis/Needs Assessment
B. Mandates
C. Request for New/Revised Course Forms
D. Letters of Support from Impacted Departments
E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the revision cannot be implemented without additional University resources. Fill in
Estimated Resources for the sponsoring department(s). Attach separate estimates for other affected departments.)
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
$_________
$_________
SS&M
$_________
$_________
$_________
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Equipment
Total
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$_________
$_________
$____0_____
$____0_____
$_________
$_____0____
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Current Program
Proposed Revision
CMTA Secondary Education Major
Required Courses
___CTAS 124 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
___CTAC 225 Listening Behaviors (3)
___CTAC 227 Interpersonal Communication (3)
___CTAC 359 Small Group Communication (3)
___CTAT 141 Introduction to Radio-TV-Film
Production (3)
___CTAO 210 Interpretative Reading (3)
___CTAR 150 Introduction to Theatre (3)
___CTAC 224 Public Speaking (3)
___CTAC 356 Argumentation and Debate (3)
___CTAT 130 Introduction to Electronic Media and
Film Studies (3)
___CTAR 155 Producing Theatre (3)
___CTAR 158 Fundamentals of Acting (3)
___CTAR 323 Improvisation and Role Play (3)
___CTAC 407 Directing the Communication and
Theatre Secondary Co-Curriculum (2)
CMTA Secondary Education Major Required
Courses
___CTAC 225 Listening Behaviors (3)
___CTAC 227 Interpersonal Communication (3)
___CTAC 359 Small Group Communication (3)
___CTAT 141 Introduction to Radio-TV-Film
Production (3)
___CTAO 210 Interpretative Reading (3)
___CTAR 150 Introduction to Theatre (3)
___CTAC 224 Public Speaking (3)
___CTAC 356 Argumentation and Debate (3)
___CTAT 130 Introduction to Electronic
Media and Film Studies (3)
___CTAR 155 Producing Theatre (3)
___CTAR 158 Fundamentals of Acting (3)
___CTAR 323 Improvisation and Role Play (3)
___CTAC 407 Directing the Secondary
Communication and Theatre Co- curriculum
(3)**
___ Total Credit Hours (41 hours required)
*CTAC 307 Teaching of Speech: required in the
Professional Studies Sequence, CURR 305 is a
prerequisite
___ Total Credit Hours (39 hours required)
*CTAC 307 Teaching of Speech: required in the
Professional Studies Sequence, CURR 305 is a
prerequisite
CMTA Secondary Education Minor
Required Courses
___CTAS 124 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
___CTAC 225 Listening Behaviors (3)
___CTAC 227 Interpersonal Communication (3)
___CTAC 359 Small Group Communication (3)
___CTAT 141 Introduction to Radio-TV-Film
Production (3)
___CTAO 210 Interpretative Reading (3)
___CTAR 150 Introduction to Theatre (3)
___CTAC 307 Teaching of Speech (3)
___Total Credit Hours (24 required)
* CTAC 307 requires the completion of CURR 305.
CMTA Secondary Education Minor
Required Courses
___CTAC 225 Listening Behaviors (3)
___CTAC 227 Interpersonal Communication (3)
___CTAC 359 Small Group Communication (3)
___CTAT 141 Introduction to Radio-TV-Film
Production (3)
___CTAO 210 Interpretative Reading (3)
___CTAR 150 Introduction to Theatre (3)
___CTAC 307 Teaching of Speech (3)
___CTAC 407 Directing the Secondary Communication
and Theatre Co-Curriculum (3)**
___Total Credit Hours (24 required)
* CTAC 307 requires the completion of CURR 305
**The proposed revision of CTAC 407 from 2 to 3 credit
hours is attached.
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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
TYPE OF REVISION: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.)
Course Number/Subject Code
Course Title
REQUEST FOR COURSE REVISIONS
XX
Credit Hours
Course Description
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Restriction
A.
DEPARTMENT:
COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE ARTS
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
MICHAEL TEW/BYRON BOND
COLLEGE:
ARTS AND SCIENCES
PHONE:
487-0388
CONTACT EMAIL:
MTEW@EMICH.EDU
DIRECTIONS: COMPLETE SECTION A AND SECTIONS B1a, B2a, B3a B4a, B9, B10 AND B11. 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:
CTAC 407 – Directing the Secondary Communication and Theatre Co-curriculum is currently a 2 credit hour
course. The course was designed to supplement the currently existing Secondary Methods course (CTAC 307 – The
Teaching of Speech). Michigan Department of Education Standards for the preparation of Teachers of Speech are
extensive and the required content for the methods course became too broad in scope. There are 90 line item standards
in the MDE speech standards document. Of those, 45 are addressed in either program course work or in courses
required by the College of Education. The remaining 45 credits must be addressed in methods courses. Of those, 15
specific standards are associated with the direction and management of speech and theatre co-curricular programs
(forensics, debate, theatrical performance/production). The co-curriculum is, in fact, central to the vitality of the
speech and theatre disciplines in the secondary school environment. The ability of prospective teachers to direct and
manage the co-curriculum is essential to their preparation, employability, and effectiveness once employed. The
impulse to separate those standards from the other pedagogy standards has been effective but the amount of time
required to teach co-curricular management and direction methods exceeds the 25 contact hours typically associated
with a 2 credit class. A significant percentage of course time needs to be devoted to hands on instruction and the
supervised practice of management, direction, and coaching skills. An increase to 3 credit hours would allow for the
necessary time to deliver appropriate instruction. CTAC 407 is available for graduate credit with approval from
faculty and the Graduate program. The change will not effect that status.
B. Course Information
1. a) Current Subject Code and Course Number:
CTAC 407
b) (If new) Proposed Subject Code and Course Number:
2. a) Current Course Title:
Directing the Secondary Communication and Theatre Co-curriculum
b) (If new) Proposed Course Title:
3. a) Current Credit Hours:
02
b) (If new) Proposed Credit Hours
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c) (If new) Briefly describe how the increase/decrease in credit hours will be reflected in course content.
The increase will facilitate hands on teaching and supervised practice of management, coaching, and program direction
techniques. Additionally, increased course hours will allow for content which addresses all of the 15 teacher preparation standards
associated with this specific area of Michigan Department of Education program standards.
4. a) Current Catalog Description:
The course provides an exploration of the philosophy, pedagogy, organization and administration of co-curricular
activities associated with communication and theatre arts at the secondary level. Students will study current trends in the
Michigan secondary education communication the theatre co-curriculum and acquire skills essential to directing such
programs.
.
b) (If new) Proposed Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words):
5. (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:
Proposed:
6. (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:
7. (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:
8. (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. Academic/Class Level: Check all those who will be allowed to take the course as part of their academic program.
Current
Proposed
Freshperson
Sophomore
Freshperson
Sophomore
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Junior
Senior
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
Junior
Senior
Certificate
Master’s
Specialist
Doctoral
Note: Only 400-level undergraduate courses can be taken by graduate students for credit toward their program of study..
Only
Certificate and Masters students may take these courses. If this is a 400-level course that will now be offered for
graduate credit,
attach Approval Form for 400-level Course for Graduate Credit.
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students.
b. 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. Departmental Permission: (Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every
student registering.)
Current
Proposed
Yes
No
Yes
No
d. Admission to Specific 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:
9. List all departmental programs for which this course is Required or a Restricted Elective.
Program
CMTA Secondary Education Major/Minor
Required __X__ Restricted Elective _____
Program
Required ____ Restricted Elective _____
Program
Required
10. Is this course required by programs in other departments?
Yes
Restricted Elective _____
No
X
11. 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.
12. Will the proposed revision increase/decrease credit hours in any program? Yes
x
No
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.
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Couples with changes in the attached program revision, there will be no changes in credit hours required for program
minors and a net reduction in credit hours required for program majors.
C. Action of the Department/College
1. Department
Vote of department faculty:
For ___29_____
Against ____0___
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Department Head Signature
Abstentions ____0______
11/18/11
Date
2. College
College Dean Signature
Date
3. Graduate School
Associate Dean Signature
Date
D. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Undergraduate Studies Signature
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