New Program Proposal Form Worksheet
Instructions: This worksheet contains the identical questions and data fields found on the
University Curriculum Committee’s online form for adding a new program to the academic
catalog. Use this worksheet to create an offline version of your proposal to share with
department colleagues and administrators and to make revisions prior to submitting it to the
UCC for consideration. When you are ready to submit a final version of the proposal to the UCC,
visit www.elon.edu/curriculum and select the Submit a Curriculum Proposal tab from the
sidebar. For convenience and accuracy, copy and paste information from this worksheet into the
appropriate fields on the online form.
Basic Information (Page 1 of 2)
Designate up to two co-proposers (if applicable):
School:
Program/Department:
Proposal Type (check one):
☒ New
☐ Deletion
Proposal is About (check one):
☐ Revision
☐ Course
☐ Major
☐ Minor
☒ Program
Is your proposal for the undergraduate or graduate Curriculum? (check one):
☐ Undergraduate ☐ Graduate
Does your proposal impact another department or program?
☐ Yes
☐ No
If yes, you will be asked to: Insert the Elon email address for each additional Department Chair, Program Director,
and/or Dean (other than your own) who is impacted by this proposal. You may also Click on the Browse button next to
each field below to locate the recipient's the email address.
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New Program Proposal Form (Page 2 of 2)
Please refer to the next page for item-by-item instructions!
Name of Program:
Briefly describe the proposal and the rationale behind it.
What is the total number of hours required by students to complete this program?
If there is a range of hours possible (due to course prerequisites), explain.
What is the mission statement and the overall goal for this program?
How does this program support Elon's educational mission and/or the specific program’s mission?
Supplemental Materials:
You will be asked to attach a single Microsoft Word document here that includes the following items along with any
additional materials that you would like to have considered by reviewers.
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Feasibility Study (see section II-15, page 3 of the faculty handbook for guidance)
Catalog Copy - Provide the language for how this program will appear in the academic catalog. Be sure to list
all program requirements and electives (include department codes, course numbers, and course titles)
Course Schedule - Provide a prospective schedule for course offerings in the new program.
Course Syllabi - include copies of any course syllabi for NEW courses for this program.
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New Program Proposal Form Worksheet
Item-by-item instructions for program proposal forms:
1. Name of Program:
Enter the name of the program as it will appear in the academic catalog.
Examples: M.A. in Interactive Media, Periclean Scholars, etc.
2. Briefly describe the proposal and the
rationale behind it.
This is a two-part question. First, provide a brief descriptive summary of
the proposed program. Second, explain the rationale behind what is being
proposed.
3. What is the total number of hours
required by students to complete this
program? If there is a range of hours
possible (due to course prerequisites),
explain.
Enter the total number of semester hours required for a student to complete
the program (48 sh, 52 sh, etc.). If the program lists any elective courses
that require a prerequisite, be sure to list the total hours as a range from the
minimum to the maximum hours required to complete the major (52-56
sh).
4. What is the mission statement and the
overall goal(s) for this program?
The mission statement is a concise statement (typically one sentence) that
describes the overall scope and purpose of an academic program. A
program goal is a broad statement that describes a specific educational
objective of the program. Multiple goals are often listed for each program.
Example #1: Mission Statement (Elon M.Ed.)
The mission of the Master of Education program at Elon University is to
foster the development of master teachers who are characterized
by reflection, inquiry, collaboration and action.
Example #2: Goal #3 (Elon M.Ed.)
Content and Curriculum Expertise: Master teachers have a deep knowledge
of the subjects they teach and understanding of curriculum theory and
development. They value collaboration and the interconnectedness of
disciplines. They understand the importance of curriculum relevance in
engaging students in content.
5. How does this program support Elon's
educational mission and/or the specific
program’s mission?
For help in answering this question, consult the university’s mission
statement and Theme #4 of the Elon Commitment: Launching Strategic
and Innovative Pathways in Undergraduate and Graduate Education.
6. Supplemental Materials: You will be
asked to attach a single MS Word file
containing these items.
Supplemental Materials:
Attach a single Microsoft Word document here with any additional
materials that you would like to have considered by reviewers.
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

Feasibility Study (see section II-15, page 3 of the faculty
handbook for guidance)
Catalog Copy - Provide the language for how this program will
appear in the academic catalog. Be sure to list all program
requirements and electives (include department codes, course
numbers and course titles)
Course Schedule - Provide a prospective schedule for course
offerings in the new program.
Course Syllabi - include copies of course syllabi for any NEW
courses for this program.
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