PROPOSAL FOR THE RESTRUCTURING OF AN
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Submitted by
_________________________________
Name of College
________________________________
Name of Department / Academic Unit
_________________________________
Date of Approval of
Program Restructuring Intent
________________________________
Date of Proposal Submission
THE CURRENT ACADEMIC PROGRAM IS LEADING TO THE DEGREE OF:
____________________________________________________
Title of Degree as on Diploma
____________________________________________________
Title of Major
With Concentrations In (if applicable):
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
____________________
Subject Code
________________________________
Formal Degree Abbreviation
_______________________________________________
Proposed Date of Implementation of Restructured Program
SUMMARY
Change in Program Title:
Yes ☐
No ☐
Current Title: _________________________________________________________
New Proposed Title: ___________________________________________________
Change in Degree Title:
Yes ☐
No ☐
Current Degree Title: ___________________________________________________
Proposed Degree Title: _________________________________________________
Change in Major Title:
Yes ☐
No ☐
Current Major Title: ___________________________________________________
Proposed Major Title: _________________________________________________
Change in offered Minor, if any: Yes ☐ No ☐ ; Change in Concentrations, if any: Yes ☐ No ☐
Curriculum Structure:
Current Structure
Number of
Total Number
Courses
of Credit Hours
Curriculum Component
Proposed New Structure
Number of
Total Number
Courses
of Credit Hours
General Education Requirements:
(Core Curriculum Courses)
Required Courses in Major
Elective Courses in Major
Concentration
Minor
Free Electives (if Applicable)
Others: ____________________
Total:
Number of New Courses: _____
Number of Courses to be Deleted: _____
Number of Existing Courses Shared with other Programs that Require Changes: _____
Number of Existing Courses Not Shared with other Programs that Require Changes: _____
Proposed Date of Implementation of Restructured Program: ____________________
Student Enrolment and Graduation Data for the Past Five Years:
Year
Year
Year
(Current - 4)
(Current - 3)
(Current - 2)
Year
Year
(Current - 1)
(Current)
Year 4
Year 5
Full Time Students
Part Time Students
Total Student FTE *
Graduates
Estimated New Costs Generated by Program Restructuring:
Cost Item
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
One-Time Non-Recurrent Costs
Personnel Costs
Operational Costs
Others: __________________
Total:
Accrediting Organization (if applicable): ______________________________________
Target Date for Accreditation (if applicable): _________________
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Contents
1.
Background Information About Current Program ...................................................... 1
1.1. General Program Information ............................................................................ 1
1.2. Student Body ...................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Program History .................................................................................................. 1
1.4. Program Organizational and Administrative Structure ...................................... 1
1.5. Program Operational Objectives ........................................................................ 1
1.6. Relation to University Mission and Strategic Plan .............................................. 1
2.
Current Program Specifications .................................................................................. 2
2.1. Mission ................................................................................................................ 2
2.2. Educational Objectives ....................................................................................... 2
2.3. Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................. 2
2.4. Delivery Mode..................................................................................................... 2
3.
Rationale and Justifications for Program Restructuring ............................................. 3
3.1. General Needs for Program Restructuring ......................................................... 3
3.2. Needs Based on Learning Outcomes Assessment .............................................. 3
3.3. Needs Based on the Evaluation of Program Operational Objectives ................. 3
3.4. Demand for the Program .................................................................................... 3
3.5. Data From Office of Institutional Planning and Development ........................... 4
3.6. Overall Analysis of Current Program .................................................................. 5
4.
Program Restructuring Details.................................................................................... 6
4.1. Changes in Program General Information .......................................................... 6
4.2. Changes in the Program Organizational and Administrative Structure ............. 6
4.3. Changes in Program Specifications ..................................................................... 6
4.4. Changes in Admission and Graduation Requirements ...................................... 6
4.5. Changes in Program Length (Total Number of Credit Hours)............................. 7
4.6. Changes in Program Curricula ............................................................................ 7
4.6.1. Changes in Curriculum Structure .................................................................... 7
4.6.2. Changes in the List of Courses of Curriculum Components ........................... 7
4.6.3. Changes in the Attributes of Existing Courses .............................................. 10
4.6.4. Changes in the Course Mapping to Learning Outcomes .............................. 11
4.6.5. Changes in the Course Pre-Requisite Structure ........................................... 12
4.6.6. Changes in the Study Plan ............................................................................ 12
5.
Implementation Plans ............................................................................................... 14
5.1. Implementation Highlights ............................................................................... 14
5.2. Implementation Timeline ................................................................................. 14
6.
Impact of the Proposed Program Restructuring ...................................................... 15
6.1. Impact on Students ........................................................................................... 15
6.2. Impact on Faculty.............................................................................................. 15
6.3. Impact on Library Resources ............................................................................ 15
6.4. Impact on Physical Resources ........................................................................... 15
6.5. Impact on Assessment and Evaluation ............................................................. 15
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6.6.
Impact on Other Programs Offered Within the University .............................. 15
7.
Plans for Resolving Issues and Minimizing Impact ................................................... 16
7.1. Restructured Program Implementation Plans .................................................. 16
7.2. Student Transition Plans ................................................................................... 16
7.3. Faculty and Academic Staff Transition Plans .................................................... 16
7.4. Faculty Development Plans .............................................................................. 16
7.5. Assessment and Evaluation Plans ..................................................................... 16
7.6. Arrangements with Other Related Programs ................................................... 16
8.
Financial Impact of the Change ................................................................................ 17
8.1. Financial Benefits .............................................................................................. 17
8.2. Cost Analysis ..................................................................................................... 17
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Executive Summary
(Must be limited to one page or less)
<< Briefly describe the proposed program restructuring and its proposed date of
implementation. Provide a clear and concise statement of the nature and purpose of the
change and briefly discuss the rational for the change including a brief indication of the
need for such change. Briefly describe how the restructured program better contributes
to the university mission and goals. Briefly describe faculty and program stakeholder's
involvement in the restructuring proposal and describe the impact of the change on
students and faculty. Briefly identify new resources needed to support this change
initiative with an estimation of the financial costs. >>
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1. Background Information About Current Program
<< Briefly describe and introduce the current program and provide a brief overview
of the process followed in developing this program restructuring proposal as well as the
people involved in the development and reviewing of this document. >>
1.1. General Program Information
<< Program Title >>
<< Title of the Major and Concentrations if any >>
<< Name of College to host the new program >>
<< Name of Department hosting the program >>
<< Contact Person details >>
1.2. Student Body
<< Briefly describe the student population currently enrolled in the program and the
minor offered by the program, if any, and indicate the primary source of these students e.g. high schools, transfer from other programs within the university, etc. >>
1.3. Program History
<< Indicate the year the program was first implemented and briefly summarize major
program changes since its implementation. >>
1.4. Program Organizational and Administrative Structure
<< Briefly describe the current organizational and administrative structure of the
program using text and organization charts. >>
1.5. Program Operational Objectives
<< List the current program operational objectives and the associated key
performance indicators with the specific targets that are used in evaluating the program
success. >>
1.6. Relation to University Mission and Strategic Plan
<< Briefly describe how the current program contributes to the university mission
and how it maps and relates to the university strategic plan. Provide a mapping of the
program operational objectives and key performance indicators to the specific objectives
and key performance indicators of the key performance areas as defined in the
university strategic plan. >>
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2. Current Program Specifications
<< Briefly describe the current program specifications including the program mission,
educational objectives, and learning outcomes. >>
2.1. Mission
<< State the current Program Mission. >>
2.2. Educational Objectives
<< List the current Program Educational Objectives >>
2.3. Learning Outcomes
<< List the program level Student Learning Outcomes for the current program >>
2.4. Delivery Mode
<< Describe the current program delivery mode >>
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3. Rationale and Justifications for Program Restructuring
<< Briefly summarize the rationale for the program restructuring and provide a
description of the approach and methodology used in defining the rationale for the
restructuring. >>
3.1. General Needs for Program Restructuring
<< The general needs for restructuring the current program should cover, but not be
limited to, the following:
- University needs: Briefly describe how the new restructured program will better
contribute to the university mission and goals and how it will better academically
complement and support other existing programs and/or advance the study of the
subject area.
- Market needs: Provide evidence of employers' need for graduates with different
or better skills and abilities that are not currently offered to the full satisfaction of
employers by the current program. Briefly describe how the restructured program
will provide for such needs.
- Efficiency: if applicable, briefly describe how the structured program will provide
for better efficiency in the teaching, research, and/or community service mission
of the program and the university.
- Subject area needs: Briefly describe new development and trends in the subject
area that justify the restructuring of the program.
- Accreditation needs: If applicable, briefly describe the accreditation standards
that justify program restructuring.
>>
3.2. Needs Based on Learning Outcomes Assessment
<< Briefly summarize the learning outcome assessment results and findings and
discuss how they justify and impact the program restructuring proposal. >>
3.3. Needs Based on the Evaluation of Program Operational Objectives
<< Briefly summarize the evaluation results for the achievement of the program
stated operational objectives and associated key performance indicators listed in section
1.5 and discuss how they justify and impact the program restructuring proposal.. >>
3.4. Demand for the Program
<< The student, employer and other type of demands for restructuring the current
program should be developed in the following:
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- Employer Demand:
Provide evidence of employer demand for graduates from the restructured
program in the form of anticipated openings. Evidence should include:
- Results of employer surveys,
- Current labor market analysis (local, regional, and international), and
- Future workforce projections.
- Student Demand:
Provide evidence of student demand for restructuring the existing program,
normally in the form of surveys of current and potential students and
enrollment in related programs at the university or at other educational
institutions in the country and/or the region.
>>
3.5. Data From Office of Institutional Planning and Development
<< Data from the office of institutional planning and development should include but
not limited to the following:
- Student enrollment and graduation trends for the past five years.
- Transfer Students into and out of the program for the last five years.
- Employment history of student who graduated from the program for the past
five years or last 25 graduates, whichever is smaller.
In addition to student enrollment in the major offered by the program, enrollment
data should also include data on the number of students from the program who are
enrolled in minors offered by other programs. Tables 3.5.4 might be used to record
required data. Tables 3.3.3 might be used to record data on the number of students
from other programs enrolled in the minor offered by the program, if any. Tables 3.5.1
to 3.5.5 may be used to record data on student enrollment in the major and minors.
Table 3.5.1 Enrollment Trends for Past Five Academic Years
Year
Year
Year
Year
(Current - 4) (Current - 3) (Current - 2) (Current - 1)
Full-time Students
Part-time Students
Student FTE*
Graduates
Year
(Current)
* FTE = Full-Time Equivalent
Table 3.5.2 Transfer Students for Past Five Academic Years
Year
Number of Student Transfer into Number of Student Transfer out of
the Program
the program
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
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Table 3.5.3 Placement of Students Who Graduated From the Program
(For Past Five Years or last 25 graduates, whichever is smaller)
Initial or Current
Year
Year
Certification / Licensure
Employment / Job Title /
Matriculated
Graduated
(If Applicable)
Other Placement
1
2
3
...
25
Table 3.5.4 Enrollment Trends of students from the program in minors offered by other
programs for the Past Five Years
Minor Name
Year – 4
Year – 3
Year – 2
Year – 1
Current Year
Table 3.5.5 Enrollment Trends in the minor offered by the program for the Past Five Years
Number of
Full-Time
Total
List student majors (number of
Part-Time
students who
Academic year
Students
Student
students from each major)
Students (PT)
completed the
(FT)
FTE*
e.g. English(23); Statistics(7); ...
minor
Current Year
Year – 1
Year – 2
Year – 3
Year – 4
* FTE = Full-Time Equivalent
>>
3.6. Overall Analysis of Current Program
<< Briefly analyze the current program by conducting a SWOT analysis to identify the
current program Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Briefly compare the
current program with top regional and/or international programs in the discipline. >>
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4. Program Restructuring Details
<< Present the purpose and specific objectives of the proposed program
restructuring. Show how the proposed restructuring will improve on the current program
and that it is consistent with the university mission and goals and is in line with the
university strategic plan.
Provide in the following subsections detailed description of changes in the program
required by the program restructuring proposal. Add other sub-sections as needed to
fully describe all changes required by the program restructuring proposal. >>
4.1. Changes in Program General Information
<< Provide brief description of the scope of the proposed changes by listing all types
of proposed changes including changes in:
-
Program Title
-
Title of the Major, minor(s), and Concentration(s), if any
-
Name of Department hosting the program
-
Name of College hosting the program
-
…, etc.
>>
4.2. Changes in the Program Organizational and Administrative Structure
<< Provide detailed description of proposed changes in the program organizational
and administrative structure. >>
4.3. Changes in Program Specifications
<< Provide detailed description of proposed changes in:
-
Program Mission
-
Educational Objectives
-
Learning Outcomes
-
Program Delivery Mode
>>
4.4. Changes in Admission and Graduation Requirements
<< Provide detailed description and rationale for proposed changes in the program
admission and graduation requirements. >>
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4.5. Changes in Program Length (Total Number of Credit Hours)
<< Provide detailed description and rationale for proposed changes in the program
length including a comparison with top regional and international programs in the
discipline. >>
4.6. Changes in Program Curricula
<< Briefly describe the process used in defining curriculum related changes and
provide evidence that faculty and other stakeholder groups were involved in the
curriculum restructuring process. Identify faculty and other groups that were involved in
reviewing and approving the proposed changes in the program curricula. >>
4.6.1. Changes in Curriculum Structure
<< Provide detailed description and rationale for proposed changes in the
curriculum structure including changes in concentration areas and in the program
offered minor, if any. Clearly indicate whether new concentrations areas or new minor
are proposed and provide relevant details. In addition to the narrative part, Table 4.6.1.1
can be used to record required information.
Table 4.6.1.1
Curriculum Component
Changes in Curriculum Structure
Current Structure
Proposed New Structure
Number of
Courses
Total Number
of Credit Hours
Number of
Courses
Total Number
of Credit Hours
General Education Requirements:
(Core Curriculum Courses)
Required Courses in Major
Elective Courses in Major
Required Courses in Concentration
Elective Courses in Concentration
Minor
Free Electives (if Applicable)
Others: ____________________
Total:
<< Please include in appendix A the current Degree Requirements for the
program and the new proposed Degree Requirements using the proposed format.
Course Details file for all courses in the restructured curriculum should be added in
Appendix B using the proposed format. >>
>>
4.6.2. Changes in the List of Courses of Curriculum Components
<< Provide detailed description and rationale for proposed changes in the
curriculum components of the program. Provide the current and proposed list of courses
in each of the proposed program curriculum. In addition to the narrative part, Tables
4.6.2.1 to 4.6.2.10 can be used to record required information. >>
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Changes in Required/Elective Courses in the Major
<< Provide the current and proposed list of courses in each of the Major Required
and Major Elective Courses of the program curriculum. >>
Table 4.6.2.1 Changes in Major Required Courses
Current Major Required Courses
Proposed New Major Required Courses
Course ID
Course Title
Table 4.6.2.2
Course ID
Course Title
Changes in Major Elective Courses
List of Current Major Electives Courses
Course ID
Course Title
New List of Proposed Major Elective Courses
Course ID
Course Title
Changes in Required/Elective Courses in Currently Existing Concentration Areas
<< For each of the currently existing concentration areas, if any, provide the current
and proposed list of required courses of the concentration area as well as the list of
current and proposed elective courses of the concentration area. >>
Concentration Area Title: ___________________________________
Table 4.6.2.3
Changes in Concentration Area Required Courses
Current List of Concentration Required Courses
Course ID
Course Title
Table 4.6.2.4
New list of Required Courses in Concentration
Course ID
Course Title
Changes in Concentration Area Elective Courses
Current List of Concentration Elective Courses
Course ID
Course Title
New list of Elective Courses in Concentration
Course ID
Course Title
Concentration Area Title: ___________________________________
Table 4.6.2.5
Changes in Concentration Area Required Courses
Current List of Concentration Required Courses
Course ID
Course Title
New list of Required Courses in Concentration
Course ID
Course Title
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Table 4.6.2.6
Changes in Concentration Area Elective Courses
Current List of Concentration Elective Courses
Course ID
Course Title
New list of Elective Courses in Concentration
Course ID
Course Title
Details of Newly Proposed Concentration Areas, if any are proposed
<< For each of the new concentration areas proposed in the restructured program,
provide the list of required and elective courses proposed for the concentration area. >>
Title of New Proposed Concentration Area: ___________________________________
Table 4.6.2.7
Required Courses in New Concentration Area
New list of Required Courses in New Concentration Area
Course ID
Course Title
Table 4.6.2.8
Course ID
Elective Courses in New Concentration Area
New list of Elective Courses in Concentration
Course Title
Changes in Required/Elective Courses in the Minor
<< Provide the current and proposed list of courses in each of the Minor Required
and Minor Elective Courses of the program curriculum. >>
Table 4.6.2.9 Changes in Minor Required Courses
Current Minor Required Courses
Proposed New Minor Required Courses
Course ID
Course Title
Course ID
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Course Title
Table 4.6.2.10 Changes in Minor Elective Courses
List of Current Minor Required Courses
Course ID
Course Title
New List of Proposed Minor Elective Courses
Course ID
Course Title
4.6.3. Changes in the Attributes of Existing Courses
<< Provide detailed description and rationale for proposed changes in the program
courses including addition of new courses, deletion of existing courses, and changes to
existing courses. In addition to the narrative part, Tables 4.6.3.1 to 4.6.3.4 can be used
to record required information. Master course Syllabus for all courses in the restructured
curriculum should be added in Appendix C using proposed format. >>
Courses to be Added to the Degree Requirements of the Restructured Program
<< Provide in the table below, the list of courses to be included in the degree
requirements of the restructured program which are not currently included in the
existing degree requirements of the program. These courses may be new courses or
existing courses offered in other degree programs. Course Details file for all courses in
the restructured curriculum should be added in Appendix B using proposed format. >>
Table 4.6.3.1 List of Courses to be Introduced in the Degree Requirements of the Program
Course
Id.
Course Title
Nb. of
Credit
Hours
Nb. of
Curriculum Component
Contact
Course Prerequisites/
(Major required/elective;
Hours
Co-Requisites
Concentration …)
Theo. Lab.
New /
Existing
Course
Courses to be Deleted from the Current Degree Requirements of the Program
<< Provide in the table below, the list of courses currently included in the degree
requirements of the program which are to be removed from the degree requirement of
the restructured program.
Table 4.6.3.2 List of Courses to be Deleted from the Degree Requirements of the Program
Course Id.
Course Title
Nb. of
Credit
Hours
Nb. of
Contact
Hours
Theo. Lab.
Course
Prerequisites/
Co-Requisites
Curriculum
Component (Major
required/elective;
Concentration …)
Offered in
Other
Programs
(Yes/No)
Courses to be Updated
<< Provide in the table below, the list of courses currently included in the degree
requirements of the program which are to be maintained in the restructured program
but with updates in one or more of the course attributes. Course attributes include:
Course title; Course Id; Course credit hours; Course contact hours; Course designation
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(lecture, lab, Internship, ...); Course Level (UG, Master, …); Grade Mode; Prerequisites;
Registration restrictions; and Course Description. Course Details file for all courses in the
restructured curriculum should be added in Appendix B using proposed format.
Table 4.6.3.3 List of Existing Courses which Attributes are to be Updated
Current Attribute to be Updated
Current
Course Id.
Current Course Title
Type
Current Value
New Proposed Value
Offered in
Other
Programs
(Yes/No)
For each of the courses listed in the above table, please provide a brief rationale
providing justifications for the proposed changes in course attributes. >>
4.6.4. Changes in the Course Mapping to Learning Outcomes
<< Provide a matrix showing current mapping of current courses to learning
outcomes and another matrix showing the new proposed mapping of courses in the
restructured curricula to the revised learning outcomes as defined in section 4.3 of this
document. In addition to the narrative part, use Tables 4.6.3.1 and 4.6.3.2 to record the
above required information.
The revised Mapping should indicate the level of contribution of each course to the
learning outcome using the Introduced (I), Developed (D), Mastered (M) level descriptor.
Table 4.6.4.1 Current Mapping of Current Courses to Current Learning Outcomes
Courses
SLOs
Major Required Courses
Course #
SLO 1
SLO 2
SLO 3
SLO 4
SLO 5
SLO 6
...
Course Title
…
Major Elective Courses
Course #
Course Title
…
Table 4.6.4.2 Mapping of Courses in Restructured Curricula to Revised Learning Outcomes
Courses
SLOs
New
SLO 1
New
SLO 2
New
SLO 3
New
SLO 4
New
SLO 5
New
SLO 6
Major Required Courses
Course #
M
Course Title
I
…
Major Elective Courses
Course #
D
Course Title
…
>>
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...
4.6.5. Changes in the Course Pre-Requisite Structure
<< Provide a course matrix or flowchart showing the current sequence of courses in
the curricula based on the current course prerequisites. Discuss the proposed
restructured sequence of courses and provide a course matrix or flowchart for the new
restructured curriculum. Discuss how the proposed restructured sequencing ensures:
- Increasing complexity in: (1) the understanding of theories, principles, and practices;
(2) the levels of analysis and development skills; and (3) the application of theories
and principles within the curriculum; and
- Coherence and linkage between courses. >>
4.6.6. Changes in the Study Plan
<< Provide a sample semester-by-semester sequence of courses a student enrolled in
the current program might take. Table 4.6.6.1 can be used to show the study plan for the
current program.
Provide a sample semester-by-semester sequence of courses a student enrolled in
the restructured program might take. Table 4.6.6.2 can be used to show the study plan
for the restructured program.
Table 4.6.6.1 Study Plan for the Current Program
FIRST YEAR ([ ] credit hours)
Fall Semester
Course #
Course Title
SECOND YEAR ([ ] credit hours)
Fall Semester
Cr Hrs
Course #
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Course #
Course #
Course Title
Spring Semester
Cr Hrs
Course #
Course Title
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
THIRD YEAR ([ ] credit hours)
Fall Semester
FOURTH YEAR ([ ] credit hours)
Fall Semester
Course Title
Cr Hrs
Course #
Course Title
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Spring Semester
Spring Semester
Course Title
Cr Hrs
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Spring Semester
Course #
Course Title
Cr Hrs
Course #
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Course Title
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
12
Cr Hrs
Cr Hrs
Cr Hrs
Table 4.6.6.2 Proposed Study Plan for the Restructured Program
FIRST YEAR ([ ] credit hours)
Fall Semester
Course #
Course Title
SECOND YEAR ([ ] credit hours)
Fall Semester
Cr Hrs
Course #
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Course #
Course Title
Spring Semester
Cr Hrs
Course #
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
THIRD YEAR ([ ] credit hours)
Fall Semester
FOURTH YEAR ([ ] credit hours)
Fall Semester
Cr Hrs
Course #
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Course Title
Course Title
Cr Hrs
Cr Hrs
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Spring Semester
Course #
Course Title
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Course Title
Cr Hrs
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Spring Semester
Course #
Course Title
Spring Semester
Cr Hrs
Course #
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
Course Title
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ ]
13
Cr Hrs
5. Implementation Plans
5.1. Implementation Highlights
5.2. Implementation Timeline
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6. Impact of the Proposed Program Restructuring
6.1. Impact on Students
6.2. Impact on Faculty
6.3. Impact on Library Resources
6.4. Impact on Physical Resources
6.5. Impact on Assessment and Evaluation
6.6. Impact on Other Programs Offered Within the University
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7. Plans for Resolving Issues and Minimizing Impact
7.1. Restructured Program Implementation Plans
7.2. Student Transition Plans
7.3. Faculty and Academic Staff Transition Plans
7.4. Faculty Development Plans
7.5. Assessment and Evaluation Plans
7.6. Arrangements with Other Related Programs
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8. Financial Impact of the Change
8.1. Financial Benefits
8.2. Cost Analysis
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Appendix A
Program Degree Requirements
Major in …
A minimum of XX credit hours are required to complete the major in …, including the
following:
• A minimum of XX credit hours in core curriculum requirements
• A minimum of XX credit hours in major requirements
• A minimum of XX credit hours in concentration requirements.
• A minimum of XX credit hours in minor requirements.
• A minimum of XX credit hours of free electives
Core Curriculum Requirements (33 CH)
Common package (15 CH)
• Course ID and Course title
• Course ID and Course title
• Course ID and Course title
• Course ID and Course title
• Course ID and Course title
Social/Behavioral Sciences package (3 CH)
Courses in CCP defined Social/Behavioral Sciences package
Humanities/Fine Arts package (6 CH)
Courses in CCP defined Humanities/Fine Arts package. Students must complete a
minimum of 3 Credit Hours from courses listed in the Qatar and Gulf History Subpackage which is part of the Humanities/Fine Arts package.
Natural Science/Mathematics package (3 CH)
Courses in CCP defined Natural Science/Mathematics package
General Knowledge package (3 CH)
Courses in CCP defined General Knowledge package
General Skills package (3 CH)
Courses in CCP defined General Skills package
OR
Supplemental College / Program core requirements package (6 CH)
• ENGL 250 English for Communication I
• ENGL 251 English for Communication II
Major Requirements (XX CH)
• Course ID and Course title
• Course ID and Course title
• Course ID and Course title
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•
•
Course ID and Course title
Course ID and Course title
….
Concentration in … (XX CH)
Students must complete a minimum of XX credit hours in concentration requirements
as detailed below.
Concentration Core Requirements (XX CH)
Students must complete a minimum of XX credit hours in … concentration core
requirements from the courses listed below:
• Course ID and Course title
• Course ID and Course title
• Course ID and Course title
• Course ID and Course title
• Course ID and Course title
….
Concentration Electives (XX CH)
Students must complete a minimum of XX credit hours in … concentration Electives
from the courses listed below:
•
•
•
•
•
Course ID and Course title
Course ID and Course title
Course ID and Course title
Course ID and Course title
Course ID and Course title
….
Minor Requirements (XX CH)
Students must complete a minor offered at the university other than the minor in …. If
the selected minor requires less than XX CH, the student must take additional free
electives to complete the XX CH requirements.
Free Electives (XX CH)
Students must take XX credit hours from courses outside the … major.
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Appendix B
Course Details File
Please provide the information below for each course that needs updating on Banner
* LC: Lecture; LB: Laboratory; LL: Lecture/Lab; SM: Seminar; SP: Senior Project; IN: Internship; LI: Lecture/Internship
** FN: Foundation; UG: Undergraduate; DP: Diploma; MA: Master; CR: Certificate, PharmD: Doctor of Pharmacy,
PhD: Doctor of Philosophy
Course ID
Original course title (in English)
Original course title (in Arabic)
Credit (Contact) Hours
Course Designation*
Course Level*
Grade Mode
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Sequence Offering
Registration Restrictions
Course Description
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words and must not exceed 80
words )
<Subject Code> <Number> <Add "(New Course)" if a new course>
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LC / LB / LL / SM / SP / IN / LI
FN / UG / DP / MA / CR/ PharmD/ PhD
Letter Grade (A – F) / Pass/Fail
List of Course Id's
List of Course Id's
Fall / Spring / Fall & Spring/ Summer
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Appendix C
Course Master Syllabus
Course Number:
Course Title:
Number of Credit Hours:
Number of Contact Hours:
Required or Elective:
Catalog Description:
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Course Prerequisites:
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Course Co-requisites:
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Textbooks(s):
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References:
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Course Objectives:
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Course Learning Outcomes:
Relationship of
Course Outcomes to
Program Level Student
Learning Outcome(s):
Principal
Topics Covered:
CO-Id: -------------------------------------------------------Course Outcome
CO-Id
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Student Learning Outcome(s)
SLO_Id, SLO_Id, ...
Topic [Number of 50-minute Classes]
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Preparer of this Syllabus
Date of Preparation
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