FORM P
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERST
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
THE FACULTY SENATE
UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL EDUCATION DESIGNATION PROPOSAL
CLUSTER COURSE OPTION
INTENT TO PLAN
The Cluster Course Option is designed to encourage the coordination of several different courses representing distinct areas within
the General Education Requirements. The courses should be related by a central theme or issue.
Please note that after each set of questions, there is an expanding text field. Since this field is limitless, you will be able to answer
each question in full:
1.
Proposed courses in cluster:
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Proposed instructors:
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Disciplines involved:
4.
Subject and general outline of each course:
5.
What is the unifying theme, issue, or concept which links these courses in a coherent cluster?
6.
Rationale for the cluster courses as General Education offerings: