Temple University
Request to Establish, Terminate or Change an Academic Program
(* required fields for all proposals)
*Date
submit form to: courses@temple.edu
of Proposal: __________
*College/School: _________________
*Department: ________________
Go to www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/academic-programs/index.html for academic program guidelines and action type definitions.
*Action Requested (select one): _____ Establish Program
____Change Program: ____Rename
____Restructure
_____ Terminate Program
____Change in array (no change in credits for major or degree)
*Individual(s) Responsible for Proposal:
Name
E-mail
Phone
______________________________ ___________________________________ _____________________
______________________________ ___________________________________ _____________________
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, concerns will be directed to individual(s) responsible for proposal.
*Name of Dean or Dean’s Designee: _____________________________
(Dean or Dean’s Designee must sign and date this proposal in Part IV.)
Part I: General Program Information
*Program Level: _____ Undergraduate
_____ Graduate
_____ Professional
*Effective Term: _____________ (must be an upcoming term)
*Responsible Department (name): _______________________
Department FOAPAL: _______________
*Degree: ___________________________ *Degree Abbreviation: __________
[e.g. Bachelor of Science]
[e.g. B.S.]
*Name of Program: _____________________________________________________
Type of Program: (select one)
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___
___
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Major
Major with required or optional track/concentration
Track / concentration (within an existing major)
Minor
Collegial Requirements
Co-Major
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Dual Degree or Dual Degree: Accelerated/Plus
Joint Degree
Academic/Program Honors
Certificate of Specialized Study
Certificate of Advanced Study
Certificate of Completion (non-credit)
Other (specify): _________________________
*Total number of Credit Hours: _____________
If variable, enter “to” or “or” between minimum and maximum credits (e.g., “121 to 123”).
Brief Description (approximately 250 words):
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Part II: Additional Required Information
1. Does the program proposal include new or revised courses? ____ Yes
____ No
Note: The Course Inventory Update Form must be completed to establish each new course and to revise each existing course. The
form is available at http://www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/academic-programs/index.html.
2. Will this program be offered online? ____ Yes
____ No
2a. This program will be offered completely online. ____ Yes
____ No
2b. This program will be offered in a hybrid format with some in-person instruction/meetings but with majority of learning/instruction
online. ____ Yes
____ No
2c. There are some courses in this program that will be available online. ____ Yes
____ No
2d. Are online and face-to-face program outcomes and assessments identical? ____ Yes
____ No If not, please describe
differences:
3a. Will this program be offered at non-Temple location(s)? ____ Yes
3b. If yes, which locations?
____ No
4. Will this program be offered according to schedules that are either shorter or longer than the traditional fall, spring or summer
terms? ____ Yes
____ No
4b. If yes, please provide rational:
5. According to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education standards for accreditation and Temple practice, all programs
must have clearly stated learning outcomes (“goals and learning outcomes that students should achieve upon completion of the
program”). Are learning outcomes and assessment approaches included in the proposal? ____ Yes
____ No
6. Are there issues of equivalency, redundancy, overlap or confusion with the proposed program name or content with existing
programs within the university? ____ Yes
____ No If yes, complete Part III.
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Part III: Equivalence, Confusion, Overlap or Redundancy with Existing Programs
1. List any existing programs with which there may be equivalency, confusion, overlap or redundancy:
2a. Were the above programs consulted as part of the proposal process? ____ Yes
____ No
2b. Has support from impacted program(s) been obtained? ____ Yes
____ No If yes, attach letter(s) or submit emails to
courses@temple.edu
3a. Were concerns submitted during the 10-day posting period? ____ Yes
____ No
3b. If yes, how are concerns being addressed? Please attach letter(s) of support.
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Part IV: Signatures
Required Signature from Dean or Dean’s Designee:
This proposal has gone through the necessary approval processes as outlined by the by-laws, governance
structure, or practices of the school/college, and I approve the proposal on behalf of the school/college.
___________________________________________ _____________
Dean (or Dean’s designee) Signature
Date
___________________________________________
Print Dean (or Dean’s designee) name
Please send the following documents in the specified format to courses@temple.edu:
- This form, signed by dean or dean’s designee (Word)
- Executive Summary (Word)
- Proposal (Word or PDF)
- One page curriculum overview (PDF):
- 8 semester grid (undergraduate)
- Semester-by-semester or list of courses with titles (graduate and professional)
Note about courses:
Use the Course Inventory Update Form to establish or revise courses. Use the Course Termination Form to terminate courses. Both
forms are available at www.temple.edu/provost/aaair/academic-programs/index.html and https://sites.temple.edu/trac.
For Office of the Provost Use Only
Endorsed by:
___ Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies
___ Graduate School / Graduate Board
___ Vice Provost Academic Affairs
___ Other: ____________________
Draft / Preliminary submitted: ____________
Final due: ____________
Final submitted: ____________
Posting Period: ________________
Reviewed by APAC: ________________
Final Approval: ____ Yes
____ No
Date: __________
CIP Code: ________________
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