Faculty Senate Curriculum, Assessment & Programs Committee (CAP)
ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES PREPARATION PACKET
Submitters Name (please print)
Current Date
Name of your Degree as it appears in the catalog:
Description of your Degree as it appears in the catalog:
Revised Description:
Yes (add a new description)
No (do not type in any description)
Program Outcome #1:
i.e. Students will….
Measure:
Program Outcome #2:
i.e. Students will….
Measure:
Program Outcome #3:
i.e. Students will….
Measure:
Effective Date
Note: DEC’s are effective in the fall semester of the next published catalog
year.
Statement of need/rationale for proposal: (Attach industry/advisory board support documents as needed. For degrees/certificates going
over the allotted credits, this is mandatory.)
If there are additional outcomes and measures, see page 8 of this packet to provide that information.
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TMCC is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual
orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.
ID ENT IFY Y OU R AC T IO N
Type of Action
Approval / Documents Required Additional Documents Required
Revision to existing Degree/Emphasis
TMCC Internal Approval:
N/A
 Complete this packet
 Program worksheet from catalog with
changes indicated.
TMCC Internal Approval:
New emphasis
N/A
 Complete this packet
TMCC Internal Approval:
Elimination of emphasis
N/A
 First two pages of this form
NOTE: Submit paper copy of the NSHE forms to the Curriculum, Assessment & Programs Committee (CAP). The Vice President of Academic
Affairs and Student Services (VPAA&SS) will require electronic copies once this has been approved by the Faculty Senate.
New Degree or Primary Field of Study
TMCC Internal Approval/Board of Regents
Approval:
(Contact the VPAA&SS’s office for
clarification)
 Certificate of Achievement Proposal Form
(if appropriate to your proposal)
 Complete this packet
 Program Proposal Form
 Board of Regents forms (see next
 New Program Budget Projection Table
column)
Elimination of entire Degree Primary Field
of Study (Contact the VPAA&SS’s office for
TMCC Internal Approval/Board of Regents
 NSHE Academic Program Elimination Form
Approval:
 Complete TMCC Proposal of Elimination
clarification)
 Program worksheet from catalog
 Board of Regents forms (see next
column)
Significant changes to a Degree or Primary TMCC Internal Approval/Board of Regents
Field of Study (Contact VPAA&SS’s office for
 Program Change Form
Approval:
clarification on what “significant changes”
 Complete this packet
means)
 Worksheet from catalog with changes
indicated
 Board of Regents forms (see next
column)
EN D OR SEM ENT T RAC K IN G FO RM / AP PR O V AL S
(*Signatures 1, 2, 3 and 4 must be obtained before submitting this packet to the CAP Committee)
Date
Prepared By / Title (print)*
Signature
Date
Department Chair / Director / Coordinator*
Signature
Date
Admissions & Records Office (print)*
Signature
Date
Instructional Dean (print)*
Signature
Date
Curriculum, Assessment & Programs Chair (print)
Signature
Date
Vice President, Academic Affairs & Student Services (print)
Signature
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TMCC is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual
orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.
C U R RIC UL UM , ASS ESSM E NT & PRO GRAM S – R EQ UIR EM ENT S SH EET
AS SO C I AT E OF G EN ER AL ST U D IES
DEC Title:
(This should be the same as in the course catalog)
General Education Requirements: Courses which satisfy the General Education requirements will be as listed in the
current TMCC catalog. Programs may recommend or require students to complete specific courses to satisfy General
Education requirements (indicated below). *REQUIRED courses must have support documentation attached, i.e.
accreditation mandate, transfer agreement.
Diversity (May apply to two subjects)
(3 credits)
Recommended:
*Required:
Computer Science
3 credits
Recommended:
*Required:
English/Communications
9 credits
Recommended:
*Required:
Fine Arts
3 credits
Recommended:
*Required:
Humanities
3 credits
Recommended:
*Required:
Human Relations
3 credits
Recommended:
*Required:
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Recommended:
*Required:
Science
3 credits
Recommended:
*Required:
Social Science
3 credits
Recommended:
*Required:
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions
3 credits
Recommended:
*Required:
Total General Education Requirements:
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TMCC is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual
orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.
C U R RIC UL UM , ASS ESSM E NT & PRO GRAM S – R EQ UIR EM ENT S SH EET , C ONT IN U ED
Elective Requirements: Choose from the following:
Notes:
Course Prefix & Number
Course Title
Total Elective Requirements:
Total for Degree/Emphasis:
Credits
credits
60 credits
If there are additional requirements, see page 8 of this packet to provide that information.
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TMCC is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual
orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.
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C U R RIC UL UM , ASS ESSM E NT & PRO GRAM S – C O UR SE SEQ U ENC E
AS SO C I AT E OF G EN ER AL ST U D IES
Semester 1
Indicate GE specific categories,
Degree, Core, Emphasis, and/or
Electives categories
Example: GE – English
Course Prefix
and Number,
e.g. ENG 101
ENG 101
Fall
Spring
Summer
Course Title
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
title)
Prerequisite(s)
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
prerequisites)
Composition I
ENG 098 / Preparatory Composition
Credits
3
Total Semester Credits:
Semester 2
Indicate GE, Degree, Core,
Emphasis, and/or Electives
categories
Course Prefix
and Number,
e.g. ENG 101
Fall
Spring
Course Title
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
title)
Summer
Prerequisite(s)
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
prerequisites)
Credits
Total Semester Credits:
Semester 3
Indicate GE, Degree, Core,
Emphasis, and/or Electives
categories
Course Prefix
and Number,
e.g. ENG 101
Fall
Spring
Course Title
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
title)
Summer
Prerequisite(s)
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
prerequisites)
Credits
Total Semester Credits:
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TMCC is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the
programs or activities which it operates.
C U R RIC UL UM , ASS ESSM E NT & PRO GRAM S – C O UR SE SEQ U ENC E , CO NT IN UED
Semester 4
Indicate GE, Degree, Core,
Emphasis, and/or Electives
categories
Course Prefix
and Number,
e.g. ENG 101
Fall
Spring
Course Title
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
title)
Summer
Prerequisite(s)
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
prerequisites)
Credits
Total Semester Credits:
Semester 5
Indicate GE, Degree, Core,
Emphasis, and/or Electives
categories
Course Prefix
and Number,
e.g. ENG 101
Fall
Spring
Course Title
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
title)
Summer
Prerequisite(s)
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
prerequisites)
Credits
Total Semester Credits:
Semester 6
Indicate GE, Degree, Core,
Emphasis, and/or Electives
categories
Course Prefix
and Number,
e.g. ENG 101
Fall
Spring
Course Title
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
title)
Summer
Prerequisite(s)
(Check course catalog
section “D” for correct prerequisites)
Credits
Total Semester Credits:
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TMCC is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the
programs or activities which it operates.
C U R RIC UL UM , ASS ESSM E NT & PRO GRAM S – C O UR SE SEQ U ENC E , CO NT IN UED
Indicate GE, Degree, Core,
Emphasis, and/or Electives
categories
Course Prefix
and Number,
e.g. ENG 101
Course Title
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
title)
Prerequisite(s)
(Check course catalog
section “D” for correct prerequisites)
Credits
Total Semester Credits:
Indicate GE, Degree, Core,
Emphasis, and/or Electives
categories
Course Prefix
and Number,
e.g. ENG 101
Course Title
(Check course catalog section “D” for correct
title)
Prerequisite(s)
(Check course catalog
section “D” for correct prerequisites)
Credits
Total Semester Credits:
TOTAL Credits for Degree:
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TMCC is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the
programs or activities which it operates.
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D EG R EE, EM PH ASIS & C ERT IF IC AT E (D E C ) – AD D IT IO N AL INF ORM AT I O N
Note: This page is to be used to provide any additional information that is pertinent to this packet. Be sure to provide details as to what this
information connects to within the document. e.g. Additional outcomes and measures, additional course requirements, etc.
Additional Information:
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TMCC is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual
orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.
D EG R EE, EM PH ASIS & C ERT IF IC AT E (D EC ) – SUBM ISSION C H EC K LIST
Note: This page is a worksheet for the benefit of the preparer only. Do not turn this worksheet in with the completed packet.
Components of the DEC:
Notes:
Official Degree name is the same as in the course catalog (make
Check the course catalog to be sure!
sure of this on all forms, please)
Submittal Forms
Official Degree name is the same as in the course catalog
The correct “action” box is checked
The outcomes and measures are correct
All required signatures are present
Requirements Sheet
Title of the degree is correct and matches that of the one in the
course catalog
The General Education courses reflect the correct courses for this If you have RECOMMENDED courses, the best way to do this is to list all
degree. Leave this blank, unless you have required or
those possible courses, then state: “It is recommended that students
recommended courses. Do not add different courses other than
wishing to transfer to UNR take….” (And fill in the course(s).)
those specified in the course catalog as approved GE courses.
Ensure your General Education credits are covered:
Use the UNR articulation agreement to assist in identifying the correct
courses. This can be found at:
AGS Degree = 33 credits
http://www.cis.unr.edu/Transfer/TA.aspx
Total credits for a degree must sum to 60 credits
Course Sequence Sheet
Provide a suggested course sequence to match your degree
Make sure to identify all pre-requisites and have them listed in the
requirements and ensure that:
correct order (for example, do not have CH 201 before ENG 102, etc.).
It sums to the proper number of credits
The pre-requisites are in proper order
Provide a Program Worksheet, which:
Check the DEC Academics Database to get the latest information on
program outcome statements and measures
Sums to the proper number of credits
All pre-requisites are listed in proper order
All General Education courses are accounted for
The Transfer agreement from UNR is accounted for in all AA and
AS Degrees
Program outcome statements and measures are included (do not
leave this blank; if no changes, type “no change.”
All supporting documentation is included:
UNR Articulation Agreement
NSHE documents
Marked up course catalog copy of changes
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TMCC is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual
orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.