School of Social Sciences and Education Curriculum Committee
Request for Proposals
This document provides a one-stop location for typical SSE Curriculum Committee
review requests such as new proposals, revisions, cancellations, or program
discontinuance. Most forms needed are now included here, providing the ability
to cut, paste, or delete, depending on request-needs.
In addition to applicable forms, please submit a formal memorandum signed by
the Department Chair (s) signifying approval of the request. This approval should
denote the (a) Department’s faculty affirmative vote, (b) consultation process of
other departments or programs affected, and (c) a detailed rationale of the
proposal. Whenever possible, cite precedents for request, evidence from other
programs or campuses that show compatibility, CSU Executive Orders, Higher
Education Title IV (or others), or accreditation mandates. Please submit
curriculum maps, outlines, tables, or any other material that can help expedite
approval of the proposal.
Most importantly, the SSE Curriculum Committee’s mission is not only oversight
but also academic support for your request and a reservoir of resources. Please
contact the chair, committee members, as well as other department chairs who
might already have submitted a similar proposal if you need some assistance.
Please email your requests to the SSE Dean’s Office and the Curriculum
Committee Chair, attaching the (a) formal memorandum, (b) request forms in this
document, (c) supplementary forms such as new course form—links provided
under forms below, (d) major/minor/track/concentration outline, (e) course
syllabi, and (f) any other relevant information you might consider important in
committee deliberations.
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School of Social Sciences and Education Curriculum Committee
SSE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE -- REQUEST FOR REVIEW
Date:
Name:
Phone:
Department:
Program:
COMPLETE SECTION(S) APPLYING TO REVIEW REQUEST: (cut/paste/delete sections base on needs)
COURSE CANCELLATION REQUEST
(boxes are expandable)
Course / Number / (Units):
Course title:
What is the reason for cancellation?
Does deletion impact the curriculum?
What is the effect on resources?
Are other programs impacted?
If yes, have they been consulted?
COURSE REVISION/change REQUEST* (boxes are expandable)
Course / Number / (Units):
Course title:
[] N= graded [] B=credit/no credit
Grading basis ([x] one):
[] S=Graded w/RP
[] P=remedial
[] T=Cr/NC w/RP
(Director of Academic Operations and Support must approve S &T basis)
Revision of: [] Title [] Credit [] Prerequisites [] Description
Present course information
(catalog copy: use over-strike for
deletions and bold for additions)
CHANGE TO:
(catalog copy)
What is the reason for revision?
Does change impact the curriculum?
What is the effect on resources?
Are other programs impacted?
If yes, have they been consulted?
*Must also submit: “Request for Approval: New Course / Course Change” Attached Below
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NEW COURSE REQUEST *
(boxes are expandable)
Course / Number / (UNITS):
Course title:
[] N= graded [] B=credit/no credit
Grading basis (mark [x]).
[] S=Graded w/RP
[] P=remedial
[] T=Cr/NC w/RP
(Director of Academic Operations and Support must approve S &T basis)
Indicate unit division for each used; must total UNITS above
Type of Course: (If the course involves [] Lecture
[] Lab
[] Lecture/Lab
Formal Scheduled “split units” [] Seminar
[] Field Experience
[] Internship
between two or more components. [] Online;
[] Hybrid
To be offered: [] On campus
Frequency of offering? [] Quarterly
[] Antelope Valley
[] Online [] Other
[] Annually
[] Biannually
Proposed as: [] Requirement [] Elective
in:
in:
Prerequisite courses / competencies
/Test Codes / Students Groups:
[] GE/GRE
designation:
Co-requisites:
Catalog Copy Course Description:
Why is the course needed? Rationale
and goals for the course?
Where does the course fit in the
curriculum?
Who is the potential audience?
Does the course duplicate other
courses in other departments? If yes,
list similar courses.
What is the impact of this new offering
on resources? How will these be
covered? (Support costs/equipment
required & implications for
faculty/staff).
Will the course affect other programs?
If yes, attach supporting evidence of
consultation and approval of support.
*Must also submit: “Request for Approval: New Course / Course Change” Attached Below
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CANCELLATION OF DEGREE, MINOR,
Note: May be used for moratorium requests also
CONCENTRATION, EMPHASIS, TRACK,
CERTIFICATE, OR OPTION REQUEST*
(boxes are expandable)
Cancellation of Program Title:
Description: [] Degree
[] Emphasis
[] Option
[] Minor
[] Track
[] Certificate
[] Concentration
[] Other_________
What is the reason for cancellation?
Does cancellation impact the
curriculum?
What is the effect on resources?
Are other programs impacted?
If yes, have they been consulted?
* Depending on request, the following handouts need to be consulted and procedures followed
http://www.csub.edu/academicprograms/_files/Moratorium%20and%20Discontinuance%20Procedures.pdf
REVISION OF DEGREE, MINOR,
(boxes are expandable)
CONCENTRATION, EMPHASIS, TRACK,
CERTIFICATE, OR OPTION REQUEST*
Revision for: [] Degree
[] Emphasis
[] Minor
[] Track
[] Concentration
Old Program Title and catalog
description (use over-strike for
deletions and bold for additions):
New Program Title and catalog
description:
[] Option
[] Certificate
[] Other_________
What is the reason for the change?
Does the change impact the
curriculum?
What is the effect on resources?
Are other programs impacted?
If yes, have they been consulted?
(attached memorandum of support)
*Must also submit: “Request for Approval: New Course / Course Change” Attached Below
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NEW DEGREE, MINOR,
(boxes are expandable)
CONCENTRATION, EMPHASIS, TRACK,
CERTIFICATE, OR OPTION REQUEST
Request for new: [] Degree
[] Emphasis
[] Minor
[] Track
[] Concentration
Title and catalog description:
[] Option
[] Certificate
[] Other_________
Purpose and characteristics of the new
program?
How does the new program impact
the campus vision, mission and
strategic plan?
Will the program be offered through
state support or special sessions?
What is the anticipated student
demand?
What are the projected workforce
demands and employment
opportunities for graduates?
Are there other relevant societal
needs?
Provide an assessment of required
resources and whether there is a
campus commitment to allocation of
needed resources.
NOTE: Please consult the SSE Handbook or the SSE Curriculum Chair for any questions: submit routing
form:
http://www.csub.edu/academicprograms/_files/Routing%20Sheet%20for%20a%20new%20Minor,%20C
oncentration%20or%20Emphasis.pdf
consult: http://www.csub.edu/sse/_files/SSE_Handbook.pdf
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COURSE REVISION REQUEST*
(boxes are expandable)
Course / Number / (Units):
Course title:
[] N= graded [] B=credit/no credit
Grading basis ([x] one):
[] S=Graded w/RP
[] P=remedial
[] T=Cr/NC w/RP
(Director of Academic Operations and Support must approve S &T basis)
Revision of: [] Title [] Credit [] Prerequisites [] Description
Present course information
(catalog copy: use over-strike for
deletions and bold for additions)
CHANGE TO:
(catalog copy)
What is the reason for revision?
Does change impact the curriculum?
What is the effect on resources?
Are other programs impacted?
If yes, have they been consulted?
*Must also submit: “Request for Approval: New Course / Course Change” Attached Below
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Request for Approval New Course/Course Change
Submitted
by:
Effective
Term:
Approved by:
Department Contact and Phone extension
GE/UWR Effective
Term
GE/UWR Committee Chair/Date
Quarter & Year
Approved by:
School Dean/Date
Approved by:
Curriculum Committee Chair/Date
Approved by:
Approved by:
Director of Academic Operations/Date
Department Chair/Date
Crse ID# (1)
example
data
000356
Crse Subj
Crse #
Total
Units
BIOL
100
5
Split
Units
Class
APDB
Mapping
Value/CS#
(2)
4 lec
1 lab
01 lec
16 lab
Hegis
(3)
22041
Course Title (this
field in PeopleSoft
only allows for 30
spaces)
CLEV
(4)
Grading
Basis
(5)
Test
Codes,
Student
Groups
and/or Prerequisites
01
N
None
Corequisites
Requirement
Designation
and
Attributes
GE/GRE
attributes
remove or
continue(6)
none
B2B3
LDGE
B2B3
Perspectives in Biology
Check if
new or
revised
course
description
(7)
X
Action: title change,
unit change, add a
requisite, change
grade basis, add
new course etc. (8)
Add new course
(1) Every course in PeopleSoft has a unique course ID: for all new courses a course ID number will be generated.
(2) Provide Class APDB Mapping Value or CS#. Refer to PeopleSoft Components spreadsheet.
(3) Hegis (previously known as CIP code) can be found in Course Catalog. Look at an existing course in your dept for Hegis (CIP code). Check offerings tab at Hegis link.
(4) Course Level = CLEV: 01=Lower; 02=Upper, 03=Graduate
(5) Grading Basis: N=Graded; B=credit/no credit; P=remedial; S=Graded w/RP; T=CR/NC w/RP (S & T grade basis must be approved by Director of Academic Operations and Support).
(6) Changes to Gen Ed (Area/Theme) and GRE approved courses require signature by appropriate Committee Chair.
(7) Attach and send an electronic copy to Academic Scheduling of all new or revised course descriptions.
(8) What action needs to be taken with the course.
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