KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10/02/2002) Course Number/Program Name ECE 8860 Department Elementary and Early Childhood Education Degree Title (if applicable) M. Ed. in Early Childhood Education Proposed Effective Date Fall, 2005 Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections: New Course Proposal Course Title Change X Course Number Change Course Credit Change Course Prerequisite Change Course Description Change Sections to be Completed II, III, IV, V, VII I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III Notes: If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a new number should be proposed. A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the program. Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form. Submitted by: Faculty Member Approved _____ Date Not Approved Department Curriculum Committee Date Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Not Approved Department Chair Date School Curriculum Committee Date School Dean Date GPCC Chair Date Dean, Graduate Studies Date Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Vice President for Academic Affairs Date Approved Not Approved President Date KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE I. Current Information (Fill in for changes) Page Number in Current Catalog 93 Course Prefix and Number ECE 8860 Course Title Accomplished Instructional Leader Credit Hours 3 hours Prerequisites Completion of Module V Description (or Current Degree Requirements) By collaborating with other cohort members, candidates plan a conference to be held on the Kennesaw State University campus. Each candidate will present a project from their portfolio highlighting their plan and focusing on reflection and changes made to improve student achievement in their classroom. Conference attendants will include candidates from other cohorts finishing the M.Ed., new M.Ed. cohort candidates, and teacher colleagues. In addition to providing candidates with an opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills, this conference sets expectations for the new M.Ed. cohorts. Candidates will prepare a Power Point presentation to accent the key topics in their portfolio. Portfolios will be aligned as closely as possible with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards guidelines. II. III. Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses) Course Prefix and Number _____ECE 7860__________________ Course Title ____(same as above)________ ________ Credit Hours (same as above) Prerequisites (same as above) Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements) (same as above) Justification With the introduction of an ECE Specialists program (course numbers to be in the 8000 level, we must drop the masters’ courses numbers to 7000 level. IV. Additional Information (for New Courses only) Instructor: Text: Prerequisites: Objectives: Instructional Method Method of Evaluation - V. Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only) Resource Amount Faculty Other Personnel Equipment Supplies Travel New Books New Journals Other (Specify) TOTAL Funding Required Beyond Normal Departmental Growth VI. COURSE MASTER FORM This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President. The form is required for all new courses. DISCIPLINE COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL (Note: Limit 16 spaces) CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS Approval, Effective Term Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U) If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? Learning Support Programs courses which are required as prerequisites APPROVED: ________________________________________________ Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __ VII Attach Syllabus